Salary: $33.13 - $48.66 Hourly
Location : Gaylord, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7601-25-RRD-028
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job DescriptionThe Incident Manager serves as a singular point of contact between local, county, state and federal government incident management personnel, on a statewide basis. The Incident Manager provides oversight of response actions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and incident management standards of performance. Tasks are multidimensional including preparedness for, prevention and mitigation of, response to and recovery from many types of disasters, emergencies and major events to include the most serious and complex incident "types" as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This position also functions as a senior EQA/Project Manager to implement Part 201 and Part 213 of the NREPA at both privately funded and state-funded properties, located in the RRD District Office.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
ExperienceFour years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 12.
Alternate Education and ExperienceAdditional Requirements and Information ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan's land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan's residents.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
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Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take
12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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EQSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
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EQSPL - Do you possess one of the following:a bachelor's degree or higher in the biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts;ORa bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or acombination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science,engineering, environmental health, environmental science, forest management, geology, ecology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts
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Do you have any post-degree technical training that would apply to the Part 201 or 213 programs administered under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA)?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain. If you answered "No", type N/A.
05
Please select your years of post- degree work experience with state or federal environmental protection program(s).
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years or greater
06
Please select your years of post- degree work experience with environmental protection program(s) administered by EGLE in Michigan.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years or greater
07
Please select your years of post- degree work experience working in Part 201 and Part 213 of the NREPA in Michigan.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years or greater
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Please select the courses you have completed:
- IS-100.b (ICS 100) Introduction to Incident Command System
- IS-200.b (ICS-200) ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS 300- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS 400-Advanced ICS Command & General Staff--Complex Incidents
- IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-701.a NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) Course
- IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction
- S-810 Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Annex
- Other ICS Position-specific courses
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Please explain why you are interested in serving as an Incident Manager for EGLE Remediation and Redevelopment Division (500 word max).
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Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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Are you a current EGLE employee?
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