Environmental Manager 14 (Intercounty Drains Program Manager) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4751755) Apply  Environmental Manager 14 (Intercounty Drains Program Manager) Salary $35.72 - $52.54 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7901-25-AGD-004 Department Agriculture and Rural Development Opening Date 01/06/2025 Closing Date 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference! NOTE: IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT REAPPLY, YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. About this Position: This position primarily serves as the supervisor and coordinator (Director's designee) for the administration of the Department's intercounty drain responsibilities under P.A. 40 of 1956 as amended. This includes: + Statewide responsibility for chairing over 775 + intercounty drain drainage boards whose members are the elected county drain/water resources & public works commissioners from the affected counties; + Represent the Director on all irrigation boards organized under P.A. 205 or 1967 as amended; + Providing expertise on general drainage and water law, surface and groundwater management, special assessment taxes and great lakes issues to county drain commissioners, conservation districts, local officials, landowners, state, and federal agencies, the legislature and the general public. + Represent the Director as a member of the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners on their Executive Board and Legislative Committee and other committees of mutual interest to MDARD. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/IntercountyDrainProgramManagerPD.pdf) About MDARD: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development. MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering. Experience Five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. 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. 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. 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. View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalManager.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. 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Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. 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Updated: 2/28/24 01 ENVRMGR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource management, sanitary science, environmental health, engineering, geology, or in geological, petroleum, or mining engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 02 ENVRMGR3 - Do you possess at least five years of professional experience in an engineering or scientific field carrying out geological and/or environmental activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources; working in an environmental protection program; or, enforcing environmental health or environmental protection laws, including three years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level, two years equivalent to the advanced (12) level, or one year equivalent to a 13-level specialist or manager? + Yes + No 03 The person in this position spends a good deal of time talking with farmers about ways to conform to standards and needs to understand farm environments and communicate effectively with farmers. How many years of experience do you have working on a farm, orchard, or livestock production site? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 to 5 years + More than 5 years 04 How many years of experience do you have serving as a mediator in conflict resolution situations? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 to 5 years + More than 5 years 05 How would you gauge your comfort/skill with public speaking? + Little to no experience or comfort + Comfortable participating in small groups of people I know + Able to present well organized and predefined information to groups of less than 25 + Comfortable with working extemporaneously with groups of over 25 people + Able to facilitate/mediate discussion between opposing groups in a public setting 06 How many years of experience do you running board meetings using Open Meetings Act requirements? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 to 5 years + More than 5 years 07 How would you describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft programs? + Nonexistent + Basic – able to format tables and perform simple calculations + Intermediate – able to format graphs and use text-string and mathematic functions + Advanced – able to design and use pivot tables and statistical functions Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Agriculture and Rural Development Address 525 West Allegan Street mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-284-5014 Website https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email