Job Description

**This posting is open to current EGLE employees only.**

Environmental Engineer 9-P11
The Environmental Engineer (EE) Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) Writer is responsible for writing ROPs for facilities throughout the state in accordance with federal and state Air Quality Regulations. These responsibilities will involve routine evaluations of potential air emissions of criteria pollutants, as well as toxic or hazardous substances using engineering principles and judgment. The EE ROP Permit Writer will conduct technical reviews of plans, specifications, and other documents included in ROP applications and work to develop and issue these permits, with assistance from assigned district staff and Air Quality Division (AQD) management. The EE ROP Writer will also undertake field work actions regarding assigned facilities, which includes evaluation of the facility's processes and air pollution control equipment, full plant compliance inspections, and determinations for appropriate civil or criminal enforcement actions and evaluation. The EE ROP Writer will also participate in ROP permitting meetings, meetings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), public participation meetings regarding ROPs, and other assigned special projects under the ROP program.

Environmental Engineer 9-P11 Position Description

Environmental Engineer 12
The Senior Environmental Engineer (EE) Renewable Operating Permit (ROP) Writer is responsible for writing ROPs for facilities throughout the state in accordance with federal and state Air Quality Regulations. These responsibilities will involve technical evaluations of potential air emissions of criteria pollutants, as well as toxic or hazardous substances using engineering principles and judgment. As a senior worker, the EE ROP Permit Writer will independently conduct technical reviews of plans, specifications, and other documents included in ROP applications and work independently to develop and issue these permits, with assistance from assigned district staff and Air Quality Division (AQD) management. The Senior EE ROP Writer will also undertake field work actions regarding assigned facilities, which includes evaluation of the facility's processes and air pollution control equipment, full plant compliance inspections, and determinations for appropriate civil or criminal enforcement actions and evaluation. The Senior EE ROP Writer will also participate in ROP permitting meetings, meetings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), public participation meetings regarding ROPs, and other assigned special projects under the ROP program.

Environmental Engineer 12 Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience

Environmental Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Environmental Engineer 10
One year of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 9.

Environmental Engineer P11
Two years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to Environmental Engineer 10.

Environmental Engineer 12
Three years of professional environmental engineering experience in the protection and improvement of land and water resources, occupational health, or air quality equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Engineer P11.

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.

At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.

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.
State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

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.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalEngineer.pdf

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State of Michigan

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