Environmental Quality Specialist 13

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Environmental Quality Specialist 13 (Emerging Pollutants Section)   

Salary:  $33.13 - $48.66 Hourly

Location:  Lansing, MI

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

Department:  Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date:  08/28/2025

Closing Date:  9/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description

This position serves as the Statewide PFAS Groundwater Discharge Specialist in the Water Resources Division’s (WRD) Emerging Pollutants Section. This position is responsible for statewide coordination and implementation of compliance strategies for emerging pollutants, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyls substances (PFAS), within the Groundwater Program.  Specifically, this position is responsible for the most complex site investigations associated with emerging pollutants which have a higher potential to impact the environment and require greater coordination on multimedia issues with a variety of internal and external partners.This position is responsible for compliance and enforcement activities, data analysis, review, and development of environmental reports, providing technical expertise, and developing and conducting sampling and source investigations related to emerging pollutants.  In addition, this position is responsible for developing and reviewing applicable WRD Groundwater Program policies, procedures, guidance documents, and compliance strategies related to emerging pollutants.   This position provides training to other section and WRD staff on PFAS compliance strategies withing the Groundwater Program. This position is responsible for management and oversight of internal and pass-through grants/contracts, which includes oversight of state contractors, establishing priorities, coordinating project activities, conducting sampling, and resolving issues as they arise.   As the Statewide Groundwater Discharge Specialist for the Emerging Pollutants Section, this position is also responsible for development and implementation of environmental investigations of legacy contamination sites related to WRD permitted activities in coordination with other EGLE divisions and serves as the liaison to the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) and its agencies for the WRD Groundwater Program.  

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, 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, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.

Experience
Four 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 Experience

Additional 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 work location of this position will be Lansing, 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.

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.  View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualitySpecialist_12616_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Employer:  State of Michigan

Department:  Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Address:  525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone:  517-284-5014
Website:  https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers