- Salary: $34.12 – $50.12 Hourly
- Location: To Be Determined – TBD, MI
- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Job Number: 7601-26-MMD-034
- Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
- Opening Date: 04/14/2026
- Closing Date: 4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
This position serves as the statewide specialist for the hydrogeological aspects of the state’s Solid Waste Program. This position ensures that all hydrogeological issues related to the program are addressed, consistent with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) procedures, policy, and the law, and that all issues or problems are resolved. This position also has a leadership role in the development of policy and procedure, legislation, and rules for Part 115. Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 (Part 115), as amended. This position plays a key leadership role in the training and development of district geologists and in leading the solid waste program as it interacts with other divisions and stakeholders on issues related to geology and hydrogeology.
Position Description (Download PDF reader)
NOTE: The location of the position will be determined by the selected candidate.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in geology, or in geological, petroleum, mining, engineering, or earth science.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Geologist, including two years equivalent to a Geologist P11 or one year equivalent to a Geologist 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeologySpecialist.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Employer: State of Michigan
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: 517-284-5014
