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State of Michigan Geologist 12 - Hazardous Waste Program in Lansing, Michigan
Geologist 12 - Hazardous Waste Program
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Geologist 12 - Hazardous Waste Program
Salary
$29.09 - $42.40 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7601-24-MMD-038
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
09/16/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position serves as a senior level geologist for the Hazardous Waste (HW) Program. The primary function of this position is to manage and administer the hydrogeological investigation, evaluation, and recommended actions for selected projects that are hydrogeologically complex, more technically complex, and/or controversial under Part 111, Hazardous Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (Part 111), and the administrative rules promulgated thereunder, and the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA). This position also functions as a HW Program project manager on an as needed basis for administrative and technical reviews of RCRA/Part 111 corrective action work at hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities (TSDF).
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/760123MMD014PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering.
Experience
Geologist 12
Three years of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist, including one year equivalent to Geologist P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with 15 semester (23 quarter term) credits in the following core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction. In addition, the candidate must have 21 semester (32 quarter term) credits in elective geology coursework; and two courses each in calculus, chemistry and physics.
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 class specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Geologist_12698_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.
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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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GEOLGST - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with at least 15 semester (23 quarter term) credits in the following core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction AND at least 21 semester (32 quarter term) credits in elective geology coursework; AND two courses each in calculus, chemistry and physics. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
GEOLGSTA - Do you possess at least three years of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist?
Yes
No
03
How many years of experience do you possess in interpreting State of Michigan hazardous waste regulations (Part 111 of Act 451)?
04
How many years of experience do you have overseeing corrective action work at Part 111 hazardous waste management facilities?
05
How many years of experience do you have working on background soils application in environmental projects?
06
How many years of experience do you have performing statistical analysis on environmental data?
07
Describe your experience managing multiple projects and environmental monitoring programs.
08
How would you rate your communication skills presenting complex technical information to facility representatives and the public?
No experience
Fair
Average
Excellent
09
Explain how the RCRA/Part 111 program differs from Michigan's Part 201 program.
10
Describe your level of proficiency with geographic information systems and provide specific examples of when you used this proficiency in your work.
11
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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