Environmental Quality Specialist 13 -- Onsite Wastewater Program Specialist
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Environmental Quality Specialist 13 -- Onsite Wastewater Program Specialist
Salary
$34.12 - $50.12 Hourly
Location
TBD, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7601-25-DWEHD-038
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
10/23/2025
Closing Date
11/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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Job Description
This position serves as the statewide specialist for the Onsite Wastewater Program (OWP) and is responsible for the administration of Act 288 of 1967 (Land Division Act); Act 59 of 1978 (Condominium Act) and the 2001 Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Administrative Rules for Subdivisions and Land Divisions that apply to subdivisions, condominium developments, and certain land divisions. This position also serves as the statewide specialist and technical expert for the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program (MLPHAP) and is responsible for providing technical assistance to local health departments under the MLPHAP as well as the statewide specialist for the OWP on any national accreditation matters related to onsite wastewater. This position also performs periodic evaluations of local health department (LHD) Onsite Wastewater Treatment Management Programs under the MLPHAP and is responsible for completion of the annual Statewide Failed Sewage System Evaluation Summary Report. This position assists in the administration of the 1994 Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal. Furthermore, the position is responsible for coordinating the development of procedural guidance for the above program areas for use by EGLE staff, Michigan's 44 LHDs and other stakeholders. The position also assists the Unit Supervisor and Section Manager with special assignments, as requested.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PositionDescriptionEQS13OWMU.pdf)
The work location of this position will be either the Lansing, Jackson, Cadillac, Bay City, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Warren, or Marquette District Office, depending on the selected candidate. However, the selected candidatemaybe eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person)ora fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location). 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 biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
Experience
Four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including two years equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and your official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. 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.
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.
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.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalQualitySpecialist\12616\7.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.
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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EQSPL - Do you possess one of the following: Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
Yes
No
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EQSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional engineering or scientific experience in an environmental protection or regulatory program equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
Yes
No
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Please select your level of experience working in a sanitary wastewater program:
Greater than 5 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
1-3 years of experience
1 or less year of experience
No experience
04
Please select the level of knowledge you have of the public health impacts of contaminants in drinking water or sanitary wastewater:
Thorough knowledge and understanding
Some knowledge
Very little knowledge
None
05
Please select the level of knowledge you possess of Michigan's laws pertaining to sanitary wastewater:
Thorough knowledge and understanding
Some knowledge
Very little knowledge
None
06
Are you a Registered Sanitarian (R.S.), Registered Environmental Health Sanitarian (R.E.H.S.), or Professional Engineer (P.E.) ?
Yes
No
07
Please select your level of experience providing administrative oversight and coordination of a program:
Greater than 5 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
1-3 years of experience
1 or less year of experience
No experience
08
Have you received formal training on soil classification using the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Classification System?
Yes
No
09
Please select the level of knowledge you possess regarding soil and its role in efficacy of wastewater treatment:
Thorough knowledge and understanding
Some knowledge
Very little knowledge
None
10
Did you remember to attach your official college transcript to your application? Note: Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
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Did you remember to attach your resume and cover letter to your application? Note: 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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