CS-214
Rev 11/2013 / Position Code
EQALTEB92R

State of Michigan

Civil Service Commission
Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, MI 48909

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete this form as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position.
2.Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) / 8. Department/Agency
Environmental Quality
3.Employee Identification Number / 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
4.Civil Service Position Code Description / 10. Division
Environmental Quality Analyst 9-11 / Remediation and Redevelopment
5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position) / 11. Section
Enforcement Case Coordinator / Compliance and Enforcement
6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor / 12. Unit
Dan Yordanich, Environmental Manager 14 (Acting) / Enforcement Unit
7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor / 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Joshua Mosher, State Administrative Manager 15 (Acting) / 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing
80 hours a pay period
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
This position functions as an enforcement entry, intermediate, or experienced level worker (level dependent upon prior experience at time hired) in the Compliance and Enforcement (C&E) Section and works with district staff in the preparation and pursuit of enforcement cases to compel compliance with Part 201, Environmental Remediation, and Part 213, Leaking Underground Storage Tanks, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994PA451, as amended, and other state and federal environmental laws and regulations. This position represents the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Part 201 and Part 213 enforcement proceedings, negotiations, and settlement conferences. The position also interacts with Department of Attorney General (DAG) staff.
15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty.
List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.

Duty 1

General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 75%
Represents the DEQ in Part 201 and Part 213 enforcement proceedings, negotiation sessions, and settlement conferences, including the development of settlement documents as required. Assists, as requested by management, in the development and implementation of statewide enforcement procedures, policies, strategies, and guidelines for enforcement orders. These activities involve coordination with other DEQ staff, the DAG, DEQ management, other departments, and the federal government as necessary.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·  Under the guidance of management, negotiates voluntary agreements with responsible parties, with assistance from the DAG when appropriate, for recovery of past and future costs incurred by the state at sites of environmental contamination and/or for implementation of response activities or corrective actions.
·  Drafts initial settlement agreement and assures that certain programmatic consistencies are maintained throughout settlement negotiations. Revises settlement documents to reflect the outcome of negotiations.
·  Coordinates negotiation strategies and procedures as appropriate and using established guidance with DAG staff, Remediation and Redevelopment (RRD) technical and program staff, and division/DEQ management to ensure a consistent programmatic approach and mutual support. Brings issues to supervisor when review is appropriate.
·  Assists the DAG in the preparation of legal complaints, pleadings, and briefs, and provides litigation support per management and agency guidance.
·  Prepares and/or reviews briefing reports and memoranda for referral of cases to DAG staff for assistance with negotiations, litigation, or legal opinions.
·  Keeps team members informed of important issues as enforcement cases move forward toward resolution.
·  Writes recommendations for approval of proposed settlements. Enters required data for assigned cases into appropriate Part 201 and Part 213 enforcement databases.
·  Utilizes specific methods developed for the purpose of determining fines and penalties.
·  Provides guidance to field staff, other agencies, the general public, and private attorneys regarding the RRD’s legal authority pursuant to Parts 201 and 213.

Duty 2

General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 15%
Acts as liaison to the public and RRD staff, using input from management and senior level staff as appropriate, for Part 201 and Part 213 enforcement program issues, including statutory requirements, RRD procedures/policies, enforcement actions and other issues.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·  Drafts and revises, as directed and appropriate, Part 201 and Part 213 program documents. Emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and consistency based upon: knowledge and interpretation of Part 201 and Part 213 programs, technical knowledge of contaminant remediation; and knowledge of policies and procedures.
·  Responds to requests for information and resolves problems relating to the Part 201 and Part 213 enforcement programs with the public, RRD staff, and federal and state agencies.

Duty 3

General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 5%
Participates in training sessions to enhance and maintain professional and technical skills relating to understanding all aspects of Parts 201 and 213, the rules for both statutes, corporate environmental liability; negotiation tactics; and the components of legally binding agreements used in the Part 201 and Part 213 programs.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·  Attends and participates in DECC meetings.
·  Participates in RRD policy-making discussions.
·  Attends and participates in model document meetings.
·  Seeks opportunities to attend and participate in training related to major enforcement tasks such as negotiation training, etc.
·  Participates in training offered that explains the technical aspects of the Part 201 and 213 programs.

Duty 4

General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5%
Perform other duties as assigned by the Enforcement Unit Chief and/or the C&E Section Chief.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·  Perform duties as assigned.
16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions.
Manage time by normally determining where available time should be utilized and establish personal work priorities.
Decide which issues to bring forward for supervisor review during settlement negotiations, as well as the issues in the performance of daily position tasks to help assure consistency in procedural, policy, and programmatic decisions.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor’s review.
Approval of final settlement agreements.
Approval of final reports.
Program decisions with statewide program or policy implications.
Case assignments.
18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions is this position physically exposed to on the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions.
The position is primarily office-oriented with extended periods of sitting, computer use, and extensive reading. Occasional travel required for meetings or training which include normal driving skills, and/or site visits which may involve potential exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., soil, water, air), general safety hazards, and exposure to weather conditions.
19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)
NAME / CLASS TITLE / NAME / CLASS TITLE
20. This position’s responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):
Complete and sign service ratings. Assign work.
Provide formal written counseling. Approve work.
Approve leave requests. Review work.
Approve time and attendance. Provide guidance on work methods.
Orally reprimand. Train employees in the work.
22. Do you agree with the responses for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
Yes
23. What are the essential functions of this position?
The principal duty of this position is to serve as an entry, intermediate, or experienced level senior worker to assist the RRD in the preparation and pursuit of enforcement cases to compel compliance with Part201, Part 213, and other state and federal environmental laws and regulations. This position, with management oversight, represents the DEQ during enforcement proceedings, negotiations, and settlement conferences. This position interacts with staff from the DAG. Knowledge of database applications is required in order to enter and manipulate enforcement data and related materials and to provide staff and the general public with access to our enforcement actions related to environmentally impacted properties within the state.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
No duty changes. Incumbent departed state service and filling vacancy.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The work unit is responsible for: (a) the compliance and enforcement of Parts 201 and 213; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 1980 PL 96-510, as amended (CERCLA); and other state and federal environmental laws and (b) the recovery of costs incurred by the state for response and oversight activities conducted by the state at sites of environmental contamination.
This position is responsible for pursuing and tracking enforcement cases to compel compliance with Parts 201 and 213. The position represents the department in enforcement proceedings; and serves as a liaison with the DAG. The work product generated by this position is a component of the legally binding agreements required by Part 201, Part 213, and the CERCLA to resolve parties’ obligations at contaminated sites.
26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position?
EDUCATION:
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in biological or physical sciences, resource development or management, or engineering or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience enforcing environmental regulations in an environmental protection program is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
This person in this position should possess some knowledge of environmental statutes, particularly Parts 201 and 213 and their administrative rules, policies, and procedures, is preferred.
The person in the position should also be able to demonstrate the ability to: communicate clearly and effectively through verbal and written communication; understand and analyze statutory frameworks and complex liability schemes; efficiently organize data and other information; assemble and compile information to prepare briefings, legal documents, and reports; work independently while exercising good judgment; and work professionally under stressful situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
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