Salary: $42.05 – $60.49 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 7601-23-RRD-045
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 05/22/2023
Closing Date: 6/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
This position supervises the Superfund Section within the Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD). This position serves on the RRD Executive Management Team, participates in the development of RRD policies and guidance for staff, the interpretation of regulatory programs, and establishing and tracking metrics and outcomes for RRD.
This position is responsible for state administration of Federal environmental cleanup programs for sites of contamination on the National Priorities List pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, current and former U. S. Department of Defense sites through the Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) including the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) cleanup program, and state implementation of the Superfund Site Assessment Program. This position works closely with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and various Department of Defense agencies. These activities consist of risk identification, assessment, and remediation at sites of contamination through oversight of responsible party actions or the use of State and Federal funds and assuring consistency with those activities as authorized pursuant to Part 201, Environmental Remediation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.
Applications will be reviewed at the close of the posting. The agency reserves the right to close the posting early.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
The preferred candidate will possess the following experience:
Experience with the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, otherwise known as CERCLA or Superfund, including:
- Knowledge and experience managing sites through the Federal CERCLA program.
- Knowledge of the CERCLA site assessment process.
- Experience in coordinating or managing CERCLA cleanup actions with the US EPA.
- Knowledge or experience with the Department of Defense site cleanup programs.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
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Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript. 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. In 2022, Forbes ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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 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: 11/14/2022
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STDDADM1 – Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor’s degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist gained in the State of Michigan classified service?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a working knowledge of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, otherwise known as CERCLA or Superfund?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please provide a brief explanation. If you answered “No”, indicate “N/A”.
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Do you have experience performing project management of sites on the National Priority List using the CERLCA process at the State or Federal Level?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please describe how many years of experience you have and a brief explanation of your experience. If you answered “No”, indicate “N/A”.
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Do you have experience managing/overseeing staff implementation of CERCLA for sites of contamination on the National Priority List at the State or Federal Level?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please describe how many years of experience you have and a brief explanation of your experience. If you answered “No”, indicate “N/A”.
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Do you have knowledge and experience with the CERCLA Site Assessment Program?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please describe how many years of experience you have and a brief explanation of your experience. If you answered “No”, indicate “N/A”.
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Do you have knowledge and experience with the Department of Defense Contaminated Site Cleanup programs?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please describe how many years of experience you have and a brief explanation of your experience. If you answered “No”, indicate “N/A”.
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In a brief essay (500 words or less), please describe how your work experience qualifies you for this position and indicate how you would manage the program and create a highly effective team to maximize results and meet or exceed program goals and objectives.
Required Question