Salary: $26.24 - $47.25 Hourly
Location : Gaylord, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7601-25-WRD-010
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: 11/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job DescriptionEnvironmental Engineer 9-P11:This position has compliance and engineering responsibilities intended to assure that the laws and regulations pertaining to water pollution control in the State of Michigan and the programs of the Water Resources Division (WRD) are effectively and uniformly applied to industrial and municipal wastewater discharges in an assigned geographic area of the Gaylord District Office in order to protect public health and prevent unlawful pollution of waters of the state.
This position has compliance and engineering responsibilities for Part 31, Water Resources Protection; and Part 41, Sewerage Systems, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), for the Gaylord District Office. This position is located in the Gaylord District Office but reports to the Cadillac District Office - Water Quality Unit.
This position may also include compliance oversight for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) dischargers, including municipal and industrial facilities, and Part 41 permits for facilities discharging to surface water.
Environmental Engineer Licensed 12:This position serves as the recognized resource performing engineering duties and functions of the Water Resources Division's (WRD) Groundwater Discharge Program (GW Program) for all counties in the Gaylord District Office (Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon Counties). This includes all GW Program engineering responsibilities for Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA); the Part 22 Groundwater Quality Administrative Rules promulgated pursuant to Part 31; Part 41, Sewerage Systems, of the NREPA; and the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF). This position is located in the Gaylord District Office but reports to the Cadillac District Office - Water Quality Unit.
This position has licensed engineering responsibilities that requires high level engineering decisions. This position communicates and consults with facility owners, operators, developers, builders/contractors, consulting engineers, and scientists. This position involves engineering knowledge and oversight applicable and unique to groundwaters or groundwater discharge wastewater treatment standards, processes, or facilities.
This position also includes compliance oversight for municipal, commercial, and industrial groundwater dischargers under Part 31 and the Part 22 Rules; response to pollution emergencies and incidents; and district compliance and enforcement activities related to Part 31, the Part 22 Rules, and Part 41.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
ExperienceEnvironmental Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Environmental Engineer 10
One year of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 9.
Environmental Engineer P11
Two years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to Environmental Engineer 10.
Environmental Engineer Licensed 12
Three years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Engineer P11.
NOTE: This level requires Professional Engineer Licensure Additional Requirements and InformationABOUT 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 work location of this position will be Gaylord, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process. 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. 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.
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.
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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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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EVIRENG - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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EVIRENG - Please select your level of experience.
- None
- At least one year of post-degree professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer.
- At least two years of post-degree professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer.
- At least three years of post-degree professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent?
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Do you possess a Master's or PhD degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent?
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Are you scheduled to receive the required degree by the end of the current or immediately following academic term?
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EVILICA - Do you possess a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your profile.
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Have you successfully completed courses in hydraulics and hydrology pertinent to this environmental engineer position?
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Have you successfully completed courses in wastewater collection and treatment pertinent to this environmental engineer position?
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Have you successfully completed any courses in, have experience in, or been otherwise exposed to groundwater geology and hydrogeology pertinent to this environmental engineer position?
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Have you successfully completed any courses in, have experience in, or been otherwise exposed to environmental laws pertaining to water quality protection pertinent to this environmental engineer position?
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Have you successfully completed any courses in, have experience in, or been otherwise exposed to the chemical analysis of water pertinent to this environmental engineer position?
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Do you have work experience in wastewater transport or treatment design, construction, or operations?
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Do you have experience in any of the following (please check all that apply)?
- Document and report writing
- Computer usage including word processing and spreadsheet software
- Public speaking or outreach
- None
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Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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