Geologist 12 - Hazardous Waste Program

Geologist 12 - Hazardous Waste Program

Salary:  $29.09 - $42.40 Hourly

Location:  Lansing, MI

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

Department:  Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date:  09/16/2024

Closing Date:  9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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).

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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 (Download PDF reader)

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.

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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