Geologist 12

This position offers the following exciting career possibilities:
•    Forge close professional networks with USEPA and counterparts from other states on regulating hazardous waste facilities.
•    Develop and maintain risk-based criteria for an array of environmental pollutants
•    Balance life and work through job flexibility, paid sick leave, compensation time, and many other attractive benefits.
•    Focus on professional development through training and career advancement opportunities.
•    Work in a department which values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
The ideal candidate:
•    Exhibits intellectual curiosity in finding solutions to problems.
•    Enjoys working with a team of dedicated professionals.
•    Is eager to hone communication skills by preparing and presenting training materials to diverse audiences.
•    Has a passion for improving the quality of life for Michigan residents, including those in disadvantaged communities.
•    Embraces a dynamic job by using a blend of technical, communication, and decision-making skills.
•    Finds fulfillment in important projects by taking initiative and ownership.
•    Enjoys collaborating with a variety of customers including scientists, engineers, facility operators, city councils, legislators, reporters, academia, and the public.
 
Examples of actual projects for this position include:
•    Interpret and understand large and geologically complex sites.
•    Evaluate exposure pathways for specific environmental settings.
•    Review and comment on environmental investigation work plans at assigned sites.

Position Description

NOTE - this is a continuous posting which will remain posted until the position has been filled.  Interviews may be held throughout the duration of the posting period. In the event a candidate is selected, applications submitted during the selection window may not be considered.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.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. 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.