Geologist 9-P11
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Geologist 9-P11
Salary
$24.30 - $40.95 Hourly
Location
Gaylord, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7601-25-GRMD-002
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
11/04/2024
Closing Date
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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Job Description
Utilizing established policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations, administer oil, gas, and mineral well activities in an assigned geographical area, which involves regulation and enforcement of Parts 201, 615, 616, and 625 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA). Including but not limited to regulation of oil and gas exploration and production, underground injection for oilfield waste disposal and enhanced recovery in assigned area; protection and cleanup/remediation of surface water, ground water, and soils contaminated or impacted from oil and/or gas operations. Handle and resolve complaints, compliance, and controversial issues related to the Parts above. Assist in the implementation of division programs, work on special assignments, and maintain open lines of communication, ensuring information relating to division programs is shared through division reporting systems.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/760125GRMD002PDV2.pdf)
Please attach official college transcripts to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering.
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
View the class specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/Geologist.pdf
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