Resource Analyst 9-12, Metro Region

About the Role

This position is responsible for obtaining environmental permits for the Metro Region from the Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). It also involves coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for approvals. The role ensures timely permit acquisition, as projects cannot commence without them.

The position collaborates with other agencies to determine the most feasible and efficient methods for work on the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) right-of-way (ROW). This includes coordination from the scoping phase through construction with the Transportation Service Center’s (TSC), Region, Lansing project managers, and EGLE.

Additionally, the role assists with various Region environmental programs, including ROW permit applications, encroachments, soil erosion and sedimentation control (SESC)/turf inspections, the Region’s herbicide program, hazardous material storage/labeling inspections, trainings, and other environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtaining environmental permits under Public Act 451: Part 301 Inland Lakes & Streams, Part 303 Wetlands Protection, and Part 31 Floodplain Authority.
• Obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) permits under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
• Coordinating and obtaining approvals from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
• Coordinating with the region to ensure permits are received on time.
• Working with other agencies to determine feasible and efficient work methods on the MDOT ROW.
• Coordinating with TSC, Region, Lansing project managers, and EGLE from scoping through construction.
• Assisting with Region environmental programs such as ROW permit applications, encroachments, SESC/turf inspections, the Region’s herbicide program, hazardous material inspections, and other environmental projects.
• Performing field reviews and site inspections.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Resource Analyst 9: No specific type or amount required.
• Resource Analyst 10: One year of professional experience in the protection, development, and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources.
• Resource Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience in the protection, development, and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
• Resource Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience in the protection, development, and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including one year equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Additional Information

• Official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluations may be required.
• Foreign degrees require evaluation or conversion into U.S. educational equivalents.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable).
• Criminal and driving records will be checked if applicable.
• Offers are conditional upon successful drug tests, physicals, criminal background, and driving record checks.
• The department reserves the right to close the posting early.
• Application for a position does not guarantee further consideration or contact.
• Only interviewed applicants will be notified of results.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited in the selection process.