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State of Michigan Environmental Manager 14 - Permitting and Program Support Unit in Lansing, Michigan
Environmental Manager 14 - Permitting and Program Support Unit
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Environmental Manager 14 - Permitting and Program Support Unit
Salary
$35.72 - $52.54 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7601-24-MMD-027
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
10/16/2024
Closing Date
1/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the unit’s personnel, programs, and activities associated with implementing the state’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program, including activities to manage hazardous waste and oversee corrective action at licensed treatment, storage, or disposal facilities (TSDFs) under Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Coordinate the development of the Division’s biannual RCRA work plan and the semiannual progress reports to maintain the multimillion-dollar grant funding from the United State Environmental Protection Agency. Oversee data management using the Waste Data System (WDS), or data tracking system maintained by the Section and the program support activities, including, waste characterization, financial assurance, rule authorization, electronic document management, processing site identification numbers, biennial reporting, liquid industrial by-product and used oil reporting, the hazardous waste user charge collection process, and the e-manifest data processes. An essential duty of this position is to ensure that the Unit provides good customer service.
This position is designated as security-sensitive and therefore requires a Criminal History Background Check.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Environmental Manager 14 PD - Permitting and Program Support Unit.pdf)
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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering.
Experience
Five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalManager_12614_7.pdf
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 atwww.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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper 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 take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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
01
ENVRMGR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
ENVRMGR3 - Do you possess at least five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager?
Yes
No
03
Discuss how your education prepares you for this position. (200-word limit)
04
Please describe your experience managing staff performing permitting, environmental investigations, or cleanup projects. (200-word limit)
05
In a brief essay (350 words or less), please describe how your work experiences qualify you for this position.
06
Select your level of experience with the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), as amended by the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (jointly referred to as RCRA):
0 - 1 years
1 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
Greater than 10 years
07
Select your level of experience with the State of Michigan's Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA):
0 - 1 years
1 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
Greater than 10 years
08
Select your level of experience with the State of Michigan's Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of NREPA:
0 - 1 years
1 - 5 years
6 - 10 years
Greater than 10 years
09
Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with the federal RCRA and Part 111 programs and their implementation at sites of contamination.
10
Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with permitting facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.
11
Please describe your experience with planning, tracking, and reporting work commitments and accomplishments
12
Do you have experience communicating contested decisions or technically complex information regarding the risks posed by environmental contamination to diverse, non-technical audiences? Provide an example. (200-word limit)
13
Select your level of supervisory experience:
Less than one year
1 - 5 years
Greater than 5 years
14
QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
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
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