Geologist -P11 - Water Use Program Geologist

Job Description

This position processes routine site specific review requests for proposed large quantity withdrawals 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. This position interprets available geologic and hydrogeologic information to determine whether proposed large quantity withdrawals are likely to cause adverse resource impacts to nearby rivers and streams.

This position creates geological cross sections and develops conceptual hydrogeologic models in support of site specific review requests or other additional data collection efforts to characterize glacial and bedrock geology and surface water/groundwater interactions in response to large quantity withdrawals. This position conducts compliance reviews for water management areas affected by site specific review requests. The site specific review compliance reviews compare existing large quantity withdrawals registrations, well logs, and annual water use records to verify that existing large quantity withdrawals are following Part 327 and to determine the current cumulative stream flow depletion status of the affected water management areas.

This position assists other Water Use Assessment Unit staff in collecting miscellaneous stream flow measurements. This position reviews and comments on related projects that are funded by one or more of the following: state agencies, federal agencies, university researchers, and private parties. This position assists other Water Use Assessment Unit staff in providing technical support to the Water Use Advisory Council and other stakeholder groups.

This position provides information and guidance on the Water Use Program to the regulated community and other interested parties and assists Water Use Assessment Unit staff in providing technical assistance to water user committees under Part 327, as well as responds to questions or complaints about water use conflicts.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering. Prefer courses and/or professional trainings in Glacial Geology and Hydrogeology. Experience 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 the following core geology classes: physical geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, structural geology and field instruction. In addition, the candidate must have 21 semester (32 quarter term) credits in elective geology coursework; and 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. View the class specification at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (Download PDF reader)

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