CS-214
Rev 11/2013
Position Code
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
Geologist 9-11
Remediation and Redevelopment
5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position)
11.Section
Geologist
Program Support
6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor
12.Unit
Burrell P. Shirey, Environmental Manager 14
Ge3o Services
Geological
7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor
13.Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Spadafore Building #4
635 Filley Street
Lansing, Michigan 48906
8-5, Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week
Philip L. Schrantz, State Administrative Manager 15
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
Plan and conduct soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion investigations at sites of contamination with the
assistance of geological technicians. Interpret the site investigation results and create a report identifying the soil
lithology, hydrogeological characteristics, and the delineation of soil and groundwater contamination.
Provide backup for Geologist conducting bathymetric studies and sediment profiling of lakes/rivers.
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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 30%
Plan and conduct soil, groundwater and soil vapor investigations with the assistance of geological technicians.
Develop detailed reports based on the investigation.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Plan and direct the field activities and assure site access.
 Develop a detailed plan of action in the field by consulting with the Supervisor and the assigned geological
technicians, district staff.
 Develop a health and safety plan for the site.
 Determine the right combination of field investigation equipment needed for the site; truck mounted drill rig, all
terrain drill rig, tracked Geoprobe.
 Identify the location where monitoring wells should be installed and the screened depth.
 Take notes of soil lithology based on soil cuttings and split spoon/core samples.
 Keep borehole geophysical logs.
 Conduct in-situ permeability tests, determine groundwater flow direction, conduct soil gas surveys.
 Identify the substances to be analyzed by the laboratory and the methods to be used for the analysis.
 Conduct in-situ analysis of groundwater (conductivity, pH).
 Assess results of field screening of samples to identify when and where samples should be collected for laboratory
analysis.
 Write highly technical reports interpreting and summarizing the results of investigations.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2
% of Time 30%
Conduct bathymetric studies and sediment profiling of lakes and rivers. Maintain an underwater video data collection.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Plan the details of investigations of rivers and lakes to determine the bottom relief and for sediment profiling.
 Setup a complex sonar system to collect sonar reading data for computer records.
 Adjust sonar readings and fine tune per actual measurements.
 Direct the transect interval, boat speed, and direction.
 Oversee collection of real time GPS data.
 Conduct sediment profiling. This requires sonar readings matched with sediment samples with a VibraCore.
 Upload field data into a computer program to analyze data.
 Correct data points for errors and anomalies.
 Add mapping data of shoreline.
 Create a report and detailed chart of the lake/river bottom contour and/or sediment profile.
 Run an underwater video camera, direct direction of camera travel, and upload video data.
 Interpret video data.
 Edit the video content for final reports and/or PowerPoint presentations.
Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3
% of Time 20%
Plan and conduct geophysical investigations and develop reports based on the investigations.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Use geophysical instruments that include ground penetrating radar, seismic, electromagnetic conductivity,
electrical resistivity, magnetics, and metal detection.
 Analyze the results for anomalies and prepare a technical report of the findings.
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Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4
% of Time 10%
Provide backup on Vapor Intrusion studies.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Install vapor pins and monitoring points.
 Sample points/pins.
Duty 5
General Summary of Duty 5
% of Time 10%
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Division management.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
 Participate in committees.
 Fill in for other geologists on short notice.
16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions.
The responsibilities mandate that the position make decisions on all aspects of an assigned Hydrogeological,
geophysical, and bathymetric investigation. These decisions include choosing specific
hydrogeological/geophysical technique(s), deciding on the number and depth of soil borings and monitor wells,
the transect interval and boat speed for bathymetry, and when and where to take sediment samples with the
VibraCore. Public health, safety, and welfare are affected by these decisions.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor’s review.
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Complex site investigations.
Purchasing of supplies and equipment for field operations.
Issues not clearly spelled out in the Unit, Division, Department policies/procedures.
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 about four months of the year in the field and eight months in the office.
Office work is with the computer and involves a lot of sitting.
Field work can be in inclement weather, in any season, and requires the following effort:
 Regularly lift objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
 Periodically carry heavy equipment for hours at a time.
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Work at sites of contamination and incur possible risk of exposure to hazardous substances.
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Work around high-pressure gas lines, high voltage lines, both buried and overhead.
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Work on a boat (with a crew) for long periods in lakes, rivers, and along the Great Lakes shoreline. Though
the boat does not go out in inclement weather, there is always a risk of falling overboard and into the water.
There is no protection from the sun on hot sunny days, and the water further reflects the rays onto the boat
occupants.
There is a lot of standing and walking over uneven and difficult terrain. There is some kneeling, bending, when
collecting samples.
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?
The collection and interpretation of geologic and hydrogeologic data at sites of contamination. Conduct
bathymetric studies on a pontoon boat. Prepare timely and accurate technical reports identifying the results of an
investigation.
The person is in the field and spends a significant amount of time working in hot and cold weather. Fieldwork
requires a lot of lifting, standing, and walking. Occasionally required to walk and climb carrying
supplies/equipment over uneven and difficult terrain.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
The duties of this position have been reviewed and adjusted to reflect the need for additional support for
bathymetric surveys and vapor intrusion investigations performed by the Geological Support Unit.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The unit conducts soil, groundwater, geophysical, GPS and soil vapor investigations at sites of contamination. In
addition, the unit conducts bathymetric and sediment profiling. This position directs the geological technicians
that take the soil/water samples, plans the investigations and the methods for the investigations, and prepares a
technical report of the investigation findings. In addition, the position conducts bathymetric studies and sediment
profiling.
26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position?
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of science degree in Geology.
EXPERIENCE:
None. Entry level position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Experience and knowledge are desirable in a wide variety of professional disciplines: hydrogeology,
geochemistry, soil science, toxicology, environmental health, geophysics, environmental law. Also, familiarity with
department procedures and policies.
The person must be physically fit to be able to handle the fieldwork in hot/cold weather, and to be able to work on
a boat in open waters.
Employee must be willing to participate in in-service training.
Employee must be willing to travel throughout the State and conduct fieldwork year round.
The employee must possess interpersonal and communication skills to allow them to be effective in a time-driven
customer service focused work environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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Obtain and keep current 8-hours of HAZWOPER training as required by OSHA Standard-29 CFR 1910.120.
Obtain and keep current CPR/First aid training.
Required to participate in annual medical monitoring program.
Valid drivers’ license
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of
the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor’s Signature
Date
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I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.
Appointing Authority Signature
Date
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I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of
the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
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Date
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