Job Description
This position collaborates with a team of experienced engineers at EGLE to resolve complex issues. The surface water treatment specialist has primary responsibility for performing sanitary surveys, surveillance visits, and reviewing plans, specifications, and permit applications for community water supplies which have treatment plants subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules. The surface water treatment specialist also has primary responsibility for reviewing monthly operation reports and serves as the main contact for communities subject to the Surface Water Treatment Rules.
This position offers the following exciting career possibilities:
- Be a key statewide leader within Michigan to improve public health protection by collaborating on projects, policies, procedures, and standards, as well as through mentoring staff.
- Become an expert in surface water treatment operations, technologies, and regulations.
- Forge close professional networks with USEPA and counterparts from other states on approaches to optimize water quality.
- Travel to unique areas of the state and visit state of the art water treatment facilities.
- Collaborate on review of large, multimillion dollar construction projects, such as water towers, pump facilities, and treatment plant upgrades.
- Balance life and work through job flexibility, paid sick leave, compensation time, and many other attractive benefits.
- Focus on professional development through training and career advancement opportunities.
- Work in a department which values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The ideal candidate:
- Has a minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
- Enjoys working with a team of dedicated professionals.
- Is eager to hone communication skills by preparing and presenting training materials to diverse audiences.
- Has a passion for improving the quality of life for Michigan residents, including those in disadvantaged communities.
- Embraces a dynamic job by using a blend of technical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Finds fulfillment in important projects by taking initiative and ownership.
- Enjoys collaborating with a variety of customers including engineers, operators, city councils, legislators, reporters, academia, and the public.
Examples of actual projects for this position include:
- Planning and presenting surface water treatment training webinars for operators.
- Reviewing the construction plans and specifications for a conventional water treatment plant rehabilitation project.
- Helping operators develop tools to calculate daily water plant disinfection.
- Helping operators identify, troubleshoot, and correct turbidity data anomalies.
- Contributing to a team of professionals in charge of responding to water system emergencies.
Position DescriptionThe work location for this position will be either the Bay City, Gaylord, or Marquette District Office, determined based on the selected candidate. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a 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. 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. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Experience
Five years of experience equivalent to an Environmental Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Environmental Engineer P11, two years equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 12 or Environmental Engineer Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Environmental Engineering Specialist 13 or Environmental Engineering Licensed Specialist 13.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLEThe 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 EGLE, 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.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and copy of official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
NOTE: Possession of a registered professional engineer license is required for this position.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERINGLICENSEDSPECIALIST_12612_7.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.
