EQA 12 - MI Clean Ports Program Coordinator

This position serves as the recognized resource for the Michigan Clean Ports Program (MICPP) within the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) and will function as the program coordinator. The MICPP Coordinator will coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and implement the MICPP and create and administer the MICPP Network. The MICPP Coordinator will be the state lead working with communities in Michigan’s port communities as they develop targeted, port specific initiatives that catalyze transformational air pollution reduction planning projects that address emission reductions, clean energy, community engagement and climate resilience, and natural resource conservation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide plan development support and resource referrals to increase competitiveness and likelihood of successful grant funding through the MICPP. The MICPP Coordinator will provide support in grant application development to ensure meaningful community engagement in port communities. The MICPP Coordinator will facilitate critical connections between regional initiatives and public/private resources, while informing MICPP and other state programming to support them in the next steps toward air pollution reduction planning and implementation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide internal support to the MICPP grant program administrator.

Position Description

This is a two-year limited-term position, with the possibility of extension of one additional year.Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology. Experience Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.

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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst.pdf