CS-214
Rev 11/2013
Position Code
1.
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
Department of Environmental Quality
3.Employee Identification Number
9.Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
4.Civil Service Position Code Description
10.Division
Environmental Engineer 9-P11 Limited- Term
Water Resources Division
5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position)
11.Section
Environmental Engineer
Permits Section
6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor
12.Unit
Byron Lane, Environmental Manager-3 (14)
Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit
7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor
13.Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Philip Argiroff, State Administrative Manager-1 (15)
Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48933/
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
Work with Michigan communities to facilitate the development and advancement of flood mitigation measures designed to
reduce the risk to human life and property. This position will also perform engineering duties of the Hydrologic Studies and
Dam Safety Unit on an as needed basis: determine flood flows, perform hydraulic modeling, perform dam safety inspections,
review dam safety inspection reports, and review emergency action plans.
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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 50
Attend meetings with community officials to assist them in identifying measures they can implement to reduce flood risks within
their communities. Once identified, provide facilitation and technical assistance to allow the design or implementation of the
measures to move forward.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Attend meetings and facilitate discussions designed to identify potential mitigation measures.
 Work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michigan State Police, Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) district floodplain engineers, and others to assist in the development of proposed mitigation measures.
 Prepare reports documenting findings of mitigation outreach meetings.
 Assist community in identifying feasible mitigation options.
 Provide technical assistance to move mitigation measures forward toward implementation.
 Prepare report for community documenting findings.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2
% of Time 40
Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic data to determine flood frequency discharges. Assist with logging and tracking all incoming
flood discharge requests to make sure they are completed and responded to within a given time frame.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Estimate flood frequency discharges on a statewide basis for consultants and federal, state, and local agencies.
 Learn and apply Geographic Information System (GIS) software and flood discharge computation methods.
 Determine and use the appropriate methodology to estimate flood discharges. Methodologies include: statistical evaluation of
gage records, regression analysis, SCS curve number procedure, extension of gage record by correlation with another gage,
unit hydrograph techniques, TR-55, and HEC-HMS.
 Use GIS software to determine some of the input parameters used in the various methodologies.
 Examine stream gage records after flood events to determine the need to update statistical analysis of the data.
 Receive and log in flood discharge requests. Track requests to make sure that they have been responded to within 30 days.
Organize requests and coordinate with other individuals who process flood discharge requests to be sure that all requests are
processed in a timely manner.
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Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3
% of Time 10
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and become familiar with the federal and state statutes and rules to develop a
working knowledge of the flood mitigation related programs.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Cross train with other Hydrological Studies and Dam Safety Unit staff to become familiar with Water Resources Division
statutes and issues relative to the activities of the unit.
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Review Emergency Action Plans prepared for Michigan dams as required by state law.
Review dam safe inspection reports.
Perform dam safety related compliance activities.
Perform dam safety inspections.
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16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions.
Initially all decisions will require the review of supervisor or designee. As incumbent gains experience in the position, the
authority to make independent decisions will be delegated as appropriate. Incumbent will make the following
recommendations to supervisor:
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Target communities for outreach for supervisory review.
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What flood mitigation measures should be considered for each community under study.
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Perform necessary engineering analysis to move proposed measures forward and draft report for supervisor’s review.
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Estimated flood flow determinations.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor’s review.
 Initially all decisions will require the review of supervisor or designee. As incumbent gains experience in the position,
the authority to make independent decisions will be delegated as appropriate.
 Supervisor is consulted when decisions are likely to set precedents for future work or affect division policy.
 Prioritizing work 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 majority of the work involves sitting at a desk preparing reports and e-mails, attending meetings, performing
computations, and computer modeling. Some field work is required to inspect dams, and collect survey information and
stream flow data in potentially difficult terrain and in a variety of weather conditions. Situations may involve being in close
proximity to swiftly moving flood water. Approximately 5% of the work is field work; the remainder of the work is
performed in the office
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.
Provide formal written counseling.
Approve leave requests.
Approve time and attendance.
Orally reprimand.
Assign work.
Approve work.
Review work.
Provide guidance on work methods.
Train employees in the work.
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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?
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Assist communities with developing and implementing flood mitigation measures.
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Provide technical assistance to communities in moving mitigation action forward.
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Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of the unit’s mission.
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Perform dam safety inspections, report preparation, and review of consultant generated inspection reports.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
New position.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit is responsible for the analysis and interpretation of land use and stream flow
characteristics involving groundwater, low flows, flood flows, and watershed management as they apply to pollution control,
floodplain management, and water related design work. Information is provided to private consultants, departmental staff,
and other governmental agencies. The unit also carries out the state’s responsibilities for ensuring the safety of dams
regulated under Part 315, Dam Safety, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as
amended (NREPA); and Part 307, Inland Lake Levels, of the NREPA. The unit carries out many of the responsibilities of
the Cooperating Technical Partnership with FEMA. Under that program, the unit carries out many of the FEMA programs
related to RiskMAP, a program to reduce risk to human life and property.
This position is an integral part of the unit as the incumbent will work with Michigan communities to assist them in
developing and advancing measures to reduce risk associated with flooding. The incumbent will also carry out some of the
normal engineering functions of the unit as described above.
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26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position?
EDUCATION:
B.S. and/or M.S.in civil or environmental engineering, or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
No specific type or amount is required for the 9 level; one year of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental
Engineer 9 for the 10 level; and two years of professional experience equivalent to an Environmental Engineer including one
year equivalent to an Environmental Engineer 10 for the P11 level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Course work should ideally include hydraulics and hydrology.
Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Ability to work with groups of people.
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
Experience with flood mitigation projects helpful but not required.
Familiarity with the FEMA RiskMAP or NFIP programs helpful but not required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License
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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the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
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the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
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