- Salary: $49.01 – $73.92 Hourly
- Location: Lansing, MI
- Job Type: Permanent Full Time
- Job Number: 7601-27-GRMD-002
- Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
- Opening Date: 11/04/2026
- Closing Date: 11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
Reporting to the State Geologist/Director of the Geological Resources Management Division (GRMD), this position manages the implementation of the groundwater and geological services for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), including the Water Withdrawal Unit and the Groundwater Data Unit. Oversees section with supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff, with functions of registering large quantity water withdrawals, collecting and managing annual water use data, evaluating and processing withdrawal permits, managing the groundwater monitoring network and coordinating with the National Groundwater Monitoring Network (NGWMN), managing the EGLE groundwater data management system (GWDMS), and other groundwater initiatives of EGLE. The position is also responsible for coordination of grants to the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) for funding that flows through EGLE to MGS. Coordinates activities indirectly through a first line supervisor and directly through staff (geologist and geology specialist). Represents the GRMD and EGLE at groundwater related committees, councils, and organizations. Serves as a member of GRMD management team, directs strategic planning, and advises GRMD Director/State Geologist and EGLE Executive Division. The Groundwater and Geological Services section provides groundwater data services, model reviews and modelling, and other groundwater related services to EGLE’s several divisions and permitting programs.
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Experience and Education
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
Seven 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 advanced (12) level, two years equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager, or one year equivalent to a 14-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 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.
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View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalManager.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
