Geologist -P11 - Water Use Program Geologist

Position Overview

This position processes routine site specific review (SSR) requests for proposed large quantity withdrawals (LQW) of surface water and groundwater received under Part 327, Great Lakes Preservation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. It interprets available geologic and hydrogeologic information to determine whether proposed LQWs are likely to cause adverse resource impacts (ARI) to nearby rivers and streams, creates geological cross sections and develops conceptual hydrogeologic models to support SSR requests, conducts compliance reviews for water management areas (WMA) affected by SSR requests, and assists other Water Use Assessment Unit (WUAU) staff in collecting stream flow measurements.

Additionally, this position reviews and comments on related projects funded by state and federal agencies, universities, and private parties; provides technical support to the Water Use Advisory Council (WUAC) and other stakeholder groups; and offers guidance on the Water Use Program to regulated communities and assists in resolving water use conflicts.

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

• Courses and/or professional trainings in Glacial Geology and Hydrogeology.

• 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.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental geoscience, earth science, or environmental science with 15 semester (23 quarter term) credits in core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction; and 21 semester (32 quarter term) credits in elective geology coursework; plus two courses each in calculus, chemistry and physics.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

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