Job Description

The district supervisor is responsible, in a specified district of the state, for the regulatory oversight of community public water supplies as defined by the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (Act 399, PA 1976), emergency response activities, and other environmental health related programs. The position requires oversight of surveillance, monitoring, construction plan review, consultation, and evaluation of water supply systems. This position provides direct supervision to licensed professional engineers, engineers in training and environmental quality analysts who assist with these activities. This position is responsible for supervising DWEHD staff located in the Grand Rapids district office.

Position Description

The work location of this position will be the Grand Rapids District Office. 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. 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 physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering.

Experience
Five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager.

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 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 official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalManager_12614_7.pdf

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Environmental Manager 14 - Grands Rapids District Supervisor