Environmental Manager 14 – Air Monitoring
Salary: $44.15 – $64.94 Hourly
Location: To Be Determined – TBD, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This position serves as the Quality Assurance Manager as mandated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). This position serves as the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager for all ambient air monitoring activities carried out statewide, including programs conducted by the state, local agencies, and the regulated community. This position is responsible for ensuring that all quality assurance activities required by 40 CFR Part 58 are implemented. This position supervises two auditors and an environmental quality analyst. This position serves as the Air Quality Division (AQD) representative for EGLE’s Quality Management Plan and the primary contact with the USEPA for all QA activities.
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The location for this position will be in either Lansing or Detroit and will be dependent on the selected candidate.
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
ABOUT EGLE:
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan’s 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 Registrar’s signature and/or seal.
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View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EnvironmentalManager.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Employer: State of Michigan
Department: Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address: 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: 517-284-5014