Geologist 9-P11 - Water Use Program Geologist

About the role

This position processes routine site-specific review (SSR) requests for proposed large quantity withdrawals (LQW) of surface water and groundwater received under Part 327, Great Lakes Preservation, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended.

Responsibilities

• Interprets available geologic and hydrogeologic information to determine whether proposed LQWs are likely to cause adverse resource impacts (ARI) to nearby rivers and streams.
• Creates geological cross sections and develops conceptual hydrogeologic models in support of SSR requests or other additional data collection efforts to characterize glacial and bedrock geology and surface water/groundwater interactions in response to LQWs.
• Conducts compliance reviews for water management areas (WMA) affected by SSR requests.
• Compares existing LQW registrations, well logs, and annual water use records to verify that existing LQWs are following Part 327 and to determine the current cumulative stream flow depletion status of the affected WMAs.
• Assists other Water Use Assessment Unit (WUAU) staff in collecting miscellaneous stream flow measurements.
• Reviews and comments on related projects that are funded by one or more of the following: state agencies, federal agencies, university researchers, and private parties.
• Assists other WUAU staff in providing technical support to the Water Use Advisory Council (WUAC) and other stakeholder groups.
• Provides information and guidance on the Water Use Program to the regulated community and other interested parties and assists WUAU staff in providing technical assistance to water user committees under Part 327, as well as responds to questions or complaints about water use conflicts.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in geology or geological, petroleum or mining engineering.
• Experience: Geologist 9 - No specific type or amount is required. Geologist 10 - One year of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist 9. Geologist P11 - Two years of professional experience in carrying out geological activities to protect, develop and maintain natural resources equivalent to a Geologist, including one year equivalent to a Geologist 10.

Skills

• Knowledge of water resources development, water supply system operation, well construction, field investigation methods, geology, glacial geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, GIS software, GPS equipment, public speaking/presentations, expert witness/negotiation skills.

Benefits

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy offers various benefits including insurance benefits, retirement programs, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses, military pay differential, tax-advantaged programs, student loan forgiveness, tuition reduction, alternative and remote work schedules, and professional development opportunities.