Property Specialist 13 (POOLING AND UNITIZATION SPECIALIST)
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Property Specialist 13 (POOLING AND UNITIZATION SPECIALIST)
Salary
$31.99 - $47.75 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-26-FOD-009
Department
Natural Resources
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
As a Staff Specialist, this position's predominant and essential function is to serve as the DNR state-wide specialist overseeing the State of Michigan's mineral involvement in pooling and unitization agreements for oil and gas development and production. Due to the high complexity of the oil and gas industry and the constantly changing industry practices and technological advances, this position must have advanced knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to minerals management of state-owned lands, as well as oil and gas leases, legal property descriptions, drilling requirements and well spacing rules and regulations. The position is responsible for formulating and implementing policies and procedures involving the specialty area of pooling and unitization agreements, along with highly complex assignments related to the work. This position acts as the Liaison who oversees the exchange of information with the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to establish accurate records for issuance of drilling permits, temporary abandoned wells, plugging of wells, and completion reports for wells including lands involving state-owned minerals. Duties also include analyzing the impact of proposed Uniform Spacing Plan petitions submitted to EGLE, as well as providing technical assistance and/or expert testimony, as needed. Additionally, this position interfaces with oil and gas industry operators to ensure the section is in possession of the latest division orders for all pooled, unitized, and single well operations.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PropertySpecialistPD26.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of experience equivalent to a Property Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Property Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Property Analyst 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position is located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, eligible for remote work eligibility for part of the year, with in-office days for the division currently set for Wednesdays, which may be modified or terminated at any time by the employer.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to your application.
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.
You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. 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.
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.
To view the job specification:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/PropertySpecialist_12889_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
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