Title: Environmental Quality Specialist 13 – Onsite Wastewater Program Specialist

Closing Date: 11/6/25

Description:

This position serves as the statewide specialist for the Onsite Wastewater Program (OWP) and is responsible for the administration of Act 288 of 1967 (Land Division Act); Act 59 of 1978 (Condominium Act) and the 2001 Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Administrative Rules for Subdivisions and Land Divisions that apply to subdivisions, condominium developments, and certain land divisions. This position also serves as the statewide specialist and technical expert for the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program (MLPHAP) and is responsible for providing technical assistance to local health departments under the MLPHAP as well as the statewide specialist for the OWP on any national accreditation matters related to onsite wastewater.  This position also performs periodic evaluations of local health department (LHD) Onsite Wastewater Treatment Management Programs under the MLPHAP and is responsible for completion of the annual Statewide Failed Sewage System Evaluation Summary Report. This position assists in the administration of the 1994 Michigan Criteria for Subsurface Sewage Disposal. Furthermore, the position is responsible for coordinating the development of procedural guidance for the above program areas for use by EGLE staff, Michigan’s 44 LHDs and other stakeholders.  The position also assists the Unit Supervisor and Section Manager with special assignments, as requested.

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