Environmental Manager 14 - Enforcement Unit

Environmental Manager 14 - Enforcement Unit

Salary

$44.15 - $64.94 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7601-26-DWEHD-027

Department

Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position is responsible for managing staff in the Enforcement Unit (EU). EU staff develop and manage cases for escalated enforcement actions. This position is also responsible for working with the Enforcement Review Team to review and evaluate referred cases for potential escalated enforcement actions. This position actively works with DWEHD staff, Department of Attorney General (DAG), and USEPA, as needed, to faciliate escalated enforcement actions of active cases where program and district staff have been unable to achieve compliance with statutes and rules in the following programs:

• Public Water Supplies, regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976 PA 399, as amended;
• Certified Drinking Water Operators, regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976 PA 399, as amended;
• Septage Waste Haulers, regulated under Part 117, Septage Waste Services of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended;
• Campgrounds and Swimming Pools, regulated under Part 125, Campgrounds, Swimming Areas, and Swimmers' Itch, of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended; and
• Water Well Construction, regulated under Part 127, Water Supply and Sewer Systems, of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended.

Oversee annual and periodic reporting obligations about escalated enforcement activities to the USEPA, the Legislature, and EGLE Executive Office. Periodically review escalated enforcement related policies, procedures, guidance, and regulatory documents to determine if revisions are necessary to ensure consistency with rules and regulations.

Position Description

The work location for this position is the Deborah A. Stabenow Building in Lansing, MI. However, the selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelors 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

ABOUT EGLE

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energys (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

At EGLE, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan's land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan's residents.

Please attach your resume and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/EnvironmentalManager_12614_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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 to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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ENVRMGR - Do you possess a bachelors 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

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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

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Please select your level of experience working in an environmental or public health program enforcement position:

• Greater than 10 years of experience
• 5 - 9 years of experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 1 year or less of experience

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Please select your level of experience in drafting escalated enforcement and legal referral documents:

• Greater than 10 years of experience
• 5 - 9 years of experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 1 or less year of experience

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Please select your level of regulatory experience directly implementing Michigan's laws pertaining to the Safe Drinking Water, Public Health Code, and/or the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Acts:

• Greater than 10 years of experience
• 5 - 9 years of experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 1 or less year of experience

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Please select the level of knowledge you possess of Michigan's laws pertaining to the Safe Drinking Water, Public Health Code, and/or the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Acts:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding
• Some knowledge
• Very little knowledge
• None

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Did you attach a cover letter to your application that explains why you believe your background and regulatory enforcement experience make you the best candidate for this position? NOTE: Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach a resume and your official college transcript to your application? NOTE: Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Address 525 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone 517-284-5014

Website https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers