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Environmental Engineer 12 - Hazardous Waste Section

Salary

$33.01 - $46.76 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7601-25-MMD-031

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date

07/10/2025

Closing Date

7/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

This position serves as the senior worker whose primary purpose is to independently use environmental engineering and project management knowledge and experience in the application of the Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Act 451) regulations. The person in this position is responsible for applying that expertise to engineering reviews of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility operating license applications, closure/postclosure plans, and corrective action plans for compliance with Part 111 and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (RCRA), and coordinating the reviews of other Department staff and agencies for these projects. The person in this position also drafts appropriate licenses, approvals or denials for the above-referenced projects, serves as Department technical resource for license applicants and the public for assigned projects, and serves as the Section’s expert and resource to other technical staff on hazardous waste landfill design, construction, operation and maintenance issues. All activities are to be provided in accordance with the Department's protocol for excellent customer service.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Enviro Engineer PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience

Environmental Engineer 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.

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/EnvironmentalEngineer\_12608\_7.pdf

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.

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.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. 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.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) 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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan 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

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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.

+ Yes

+ No

02

EVIRENGA - Do you possess 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?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Select your years of post-degree work experience with environmental protection program(s):

+ 0 to 1 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ More than 4 years

04

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 to 1 years

+ 2-4 years

+ More than 4 years

05

Select your level of experience with the State of Michigan’s Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA)

+ 0 to 1 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ More than 4 years

06

Select your level of experience with Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the NREPA

+ 0 to 1 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ More than 5 years

07

Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with the federal RCRA and Part 111 programs and their implementation at facilities of that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste and resulting contamination.

08

Describe your experience with evaluating constructed buildings, concrete structures, landfills or disposal systems, tank systems, or remediation systems for compliance with engineering design criteria and specifications.

09

Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with permitting facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.

10

Please describe you experience with planning, tracking, and reporting work commitments and accomplishments.

11

Do you have experience communicating contested permitting decisions or technically complex information regarding the risks posed by environmental contamination to diverse, non-technical audiences? Provide an example. (200-word limit)

12

Please describe how your work experiences qualify you for this position? (300-word limit)

13

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

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

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