| Location | Lansing, MI |
| Salary | $32.40–$47.24 Per Hour |
EQA 12 - MI Clean Ports Program Coordinator
Salary
$32.40 - $47.24 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
7601-26-EXEC-016
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
This position serves as the recognized resource for the Michigan Clean Ports Program (MICPP) within the Office of the Great Lakes (OGL) and will function as the program coordinator. The MICPP Coordinator will coordinate with internal and external partners to develop and implement the MICPP and create and administer the MICPP Network. The MICPP Coordinator will be the state lead working with communities in Michigan's port communities as they develop targeted, port specific initiatives that catalyze transformational air pollution reduction planning projects that address emission reductions, clean energy, community engagement and climate resilience, and natural resource conservation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide plan development support and resource referrals to increase competitiveness and likelihood of successful grant funding through the MICPP. The MICPP Coordinator will provide support in grant application development to ensure meaningful community engagement in port communities. The MICPP Coordinator will facilitate critical connections between regional initiatives and public/private resources, while informing MICPP and other state programming to support them in the next steps toward air pollution reduction planning and implementation. The MICPP Coordinator will provide internal support to the MICPP grant program administrator.
Position Description
This is a two-year limited-term position, with the possibility of extension of one additional year.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management.
OR
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.
Experience
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst, including one year equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst P11.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energys (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigans environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, 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.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more.
State of Michigan - Employee Benefits
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) 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.
If applicable, 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 Registrars 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.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalQualityAnalyst.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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EQALT - Do you possess one of the following: Possession of a bachelors degree in the biological sciences, engineering, environmental studies and sustainability, physical sciences, resource development, or resource management. OR Possession of a bachelors degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, crop and soil science, ecology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies and sustainability, forest management, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physical geography, physics, remote sensing, resource development, resource management, toxicology, or zoology.? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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EQALTA - Do you possess at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Quality Analyst?
03
How many years of experience do you have designing, leading, or managing collaborative innovative projects, initiatives, and programs to address air pollution reduction and resiliency planning, community engagement, community resiliency, or capacity building with preference of specific experience in Great Lakes port communities?
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Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
05
How many years of experience do you have collaborating and coordinating complex networks and maintaining relationships with diverse Great Lakes maritime stakeholders and federal, state, regional and local governments and organizations?
06
Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
07
How many years of experience do you have designing and hosting in-person and virtual internal and external meetings, events, webinars and trainings and collecting participant input?
08
Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
09
How many years of experience do you have representing their organization in meetings with legislators, state, regional, federal and international agencies, academic institutions, conservation and environmental organizations, philanthropy, business and industry groups, and local units of government, including the preparing and presenting of information, analysis, and technical reports to the legislature and state, federal, local, and tribal governments or the public?
10
Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
11
How many years of experience do you have demonstrating accountability managing grants as a grantee and grantor, including developing funding opportunities, developing contracts, tracking progress and financial reporting, maintaining relationships with grantees, other funders and research institutions, and providing technical assistance for grant applicants?
12
Please briefly describe your experience managing grants as a grantee and grantor, including developing funding opportunities, developing contracts, tracking progress and financial reporting, maintaining relationships with grantees, other funders and research institutions, and providing technical assistance for grant applicants:
13
How many years of experience do you have working in the maritime sector, port operations and planning, workforce development needs, and port-related air pollution reduction activities?
14
Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
15
How many years of experience have you had serving as a project manager developing and implementing proposals, project plans, and timelines in collaboration with partners including budget and resource allocation?
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Please briefly describe your experience related to the question above.
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QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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