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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Join the mission. Join EGLE.

We work in the office and in the field and are committed to protecting Michigan’s environment and public health.  Our work spans research, monitoring, regulation, education, and community engagement.  Our job is rewarding, and our mission is simple: to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

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Want to learn more about a career at EGLE?

Environmental Engineer

Senior Drinking Water Instructor

Water Resources Outreach Liaison

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A Day in the Life

We welcome you to explore the diverse range of roles and responsibilities that contribute to our team's success. Listen to our dedicated experts as they provide insight into their daily work lives.

Whether your interests lie in water quality, resource management, or the field of Environmental Engineering, we extend an invitation for you to discover the numerous opportunities within our EGLE team.

Find out what a day at EGLE looks like

Contact us

Cindy Whittum, Recruitment and Internship Specialist at WhittumC@Michigan.gov or 517-914-6595

Come to work for EGLE

The following are some of the benefits available for eligible employees. Learn more about the benefits of working for the State of Michigan.

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Health, dental, vision & life insurance

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Tax-advantage child care and health savings accounts

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*Alternative & remote work schedules

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15 - 35 paid vacation
days each year

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13 paid sick leave days each year

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13 or 14 paid holidays each year

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12 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

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Bonus and longevity pay with accrual of 5+ years of service

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401(k) and 457 enrollments with generous match

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Professional development, loan forgiveness & more

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8 paid hours each year for community or school service

Professional development

We encourage growth and staff success through a focus on professional development.  Staff are encouraged and supported in identifying and completing training to enhance their professional skills, advance their work, and build a strong  career path with us.

Silver Level, Veteran Friendly Employer

If you are a military veteran, EGLE is an ideal career journey. We are recognized as a Silver Level, Veteran Friendly Employer, and value the unique skills you bring which can be a launchpad to success. Veterans bring outstanding work ethics and a solid foundation of principles to our workspace. We support our veterans, and their families, and salute you in appreciation for your service and sacrifice to our country.

Interested in an Internship or Student Assistant position?

We work with talented and innovative undergraduate and graduate college students. Through our paid internships and student assistant positions, student will gain experience and knowledge of how to protect Michigan's environment and public health.

Work may be a hybrid experience to be accomplished virtually, physically in an office, and or field setting. Students are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, but no more than 29 hours per week. EGLE's internship program is a 15 week experience, offered during the summer only.

Our programs and projects give students career development experience and, in some instances, the ability to earn academic credits.

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Are you ready to join the mission? Apply now!

Full time, student assistant, internship openings are posted on the State of Michigan jobs board. Click below to access and apply for our open positions.  Jobs are added frequently, so check back often. 

EGLE Career Opportunities

 

Application resources and help

Submitting an application

Applicants must apply through NeoGov, the State of Michigan's online career platform. Learn how to create an account, search for jobs, apply, and track an application.

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Michigan Civil Service Commission

The Michigan Civil Service Commission's Office of Career Services offers a variety of resources, information, and tools to help you find the State of Michigan career right for you.

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