Student Assistant

This position is limited to 129 hours per month.

This student assistant position will assist Emerging Pollutants Section (EPS) staff with the implementation of the land application of biosolids containing PFAS interim strategy and with investigating impacts of legacy land applications in St. Clair County. Job duties include mapping with the ArcGIS software suite; compiling and analyzing regional PFAS data from existing environmental samples; assisting EPS staff with desktop analysis site reviews;

and conducting literature reviews and local historical research relating to PFAS and land application.

Additionally, this position will assist EPS staff with the prioritization of facilities with groundwater discharge permits for evaluation under EGLE's compliance strategy for addressing PFAS from public and private municipal groundwater discharges.

Finally, this position will help EPS staff respond to harmful algal bloom reports throughout state. Job duties may include helping collect samples of harmful algal blooms and assisting with responding to harmful algal bloom reports.

• Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

• Current enrollment in college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in geographic information systems (GIS), geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, natural resource management, or similar.

• No specific type or amount is required.

The Student Assistant should have a strong interest in environmental protection. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience working with spreadsheets is required. Experience in geographic information systems (GIS), data analysis using statistical or programming software, and database development/maintenance are preferred.

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.

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 student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/_7.pdf