Aquatic Biologist Specialist 13 -GLWARMS - Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior

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If you previously applied to this posting, please do not reapply, your initial application is still being considered. This position serves as the Water Resources Division (WRD) staff specialist in the implementation of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) "Strategic Environmental Quality Monitoring Program for Michigan's Surface Waters" by providing expert technical advise on a variety of complex issues. This position also serves as EGLE's primary contact on water quality monitoring issues by providing expert technical support for a number of complex monitoring activities. Position Description Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: aquatic biology, aquatic entomology, environmental science, environmental toxicology, fisheries biology, hydrology, limnology, statistics, water science or wetland ecology. Experience Four years of professional experience in assessing the effects of pollution or aquatic life equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist, including two years equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist P11 or one year equivalent to an Aquatic Biologist 12.

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 work location of this position will be Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 entire job specifications at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/AquaticBiologySpecialist_266668_7.pdf