Geologist 9-P11/12 - Jackson District Office at State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

Geologist 9-P11:

This position is responsible for administration of Part 169, Scrap Tires, and Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, (NREPA) PA 451, as amended, for the Materials Management Division in the Jackson District.  This position is responsible for overseeing the Scrap Tire Program for the Jackson District Office, which involves compliance inspections, follow-up inspections, grant proposal reviews, and grant administration at the district level, and is also responsible for reviewing incoming hydrogeological studies, groundwater monitoring plans and results, landfill construction permit applications, and remedial action plans from regulated facilities to determine compliance with Part 115 requirements. The position is responsible for conducting solid waste facility construction inspections, quarterly solid waste facility compliance inspections, evaluating waste pile accumulations, and responding to complaints regarding violations of Part 115 and Part 169.  The position provides geological and hydrogeological support, mandated inspections and follow-up activities of facilities to evaluate compliance with Part 115.  The position is also responsible for performing special tasks assigned by the District Supervisor.

This position is responsible for administration of Part 169, Scrap Tires, and Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, (NREPA) PA 451, as amended, for the Materials Management Division in the Jackson District.  This position is responsible for managing the Scrap Tire Program for the Jackson District Office, which involves compliance inspections, follow-up inspections, grant proposal reviews, and grant administration at the district level. The position also serves as the senior geological/hydrogeological expert responsible for administration of the hydrogeological aspects of the Solid Waste Management Act pursuant to Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, (NREPA) PA 451, as amended, for the Materials Management Division in the Jackson District.  This position is responsible for reviewing the most complex hydrogeological studies, groundwater monitoring plans and results, landfill construction permit applications, and remedial action plans to independently determine compliance with Part 115 requirements. The position is also responsible for conducting solid waste facility construction inspections, quarterly solid waste facility compliance inspections, evaluating waste pile accumulations, and responding to complaints regarding violations of Part 115 and Part 169.  The position provides geological and hydrogeological support, mandated inspections and follow-up activities of facilities to evaluate compliance with Part 115.  The position is also responsible for performing special tasks assigned by the District Supervisor.

Position Duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering.

Experience

Geologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Geologist 10
One year of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist 9.

Geologist P11
Two 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 a Geologist 10.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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. 

Other Qualifications

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