Geology Specialist 13 (Groundwater Model Specialist)
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Geology Specialist 13 (Groundwater Model Specialist)
Salary
$33.13 - $48.66 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7601-25-GRMD-014
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
07/28/2025
Closing Date
8/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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Job Description
This position serves as the Statewide specialist and technical lead for groundwater modeling within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Geologic Resource Management Division (GRMD), specializing in groundwater modeling, hydrogeologic interpretation methods both deterministic and stochastic, and technical outreach and communication for GRMD and collaboration with Geologists in multiple EGLE divisions. This position is solely responsible for creating, managing, and overseeing the development of the most complex groundwater models. This position uses coding-based productivity tools, analytic solutions, and finite difference-based modeling solutions, ensuring groundwater modeling is done correctly. This position is responsible for reviewing all groundwater models created by Groundwater Data Unit (GDU) staff, ensuring their accuracy and regulatory compliance, and provides technical support to other EGLE ground water modelers outside GRMD upon request. This position is responsible for developing, supporting, and training technical staff through guidance and professional growth and/or training opportunities. The position must collaborate with external stakeholders to align modeling efforts with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role includes overseeing complex projects or project teams, providing advisement to management on modeling progress, and ensuring alignment with broader departmental goals. This position facilitates training and communication on multiple technically complex areas of expertise and integrates that knowledge to better support the science needed to make regulatory decisions. This person is responsible for advising unit, section, and division leadership on projects and best practices in each of the specialty areas described.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Geol Spec 13 PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology, or in geological, petroleum, mining, engineering, or earth science.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Geologist, including two years equivalent to a Geologist P11 or one year equivalent to a Geologist 12.
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.
NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeologySpecialist.pdf
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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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GEOLSPL - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in geology, or in geological, petroleum, mining engineering, or earth science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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GEOLSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Geologist?
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Did you submit copies of your resume, college transcripts, and references? Failure to do so may result in being screened from the selection process.
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in hydrogeology?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in finite-difference groundwater modeling?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in analytic element groundwater modeling?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in geostatistics?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in glacial geology?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in geophysics?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in coding?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in platform development?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in CSM development?
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Have you had coursework or training in hydrology or stream dynamics?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in limnology?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in managed aquifer recharge?
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Have you had experience, coursework or training in bedrock aquifer modeling?
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Do you have professional experience with well construction?
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Do you have professional experience with field investigation methods?
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Do you have professional experience with GIS software?
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Do you have professional experience with GPS equipment?
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Do you have professional experience with training staff?
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Do you have professional experience with designing work standards?
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Do you have professional experience with public speaking and/or presentations?
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Do you have professional experience with expert witness and/or negotiation skills?
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How much experience do you have in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop, and maintain natural resources?
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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.)
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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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