Individual tasks related to the duty. Assist with administration of Natural Rivers administrative rules and management plans Coordinate and monitor the administration of the Natural Rivers standards by local units of government, including annual reporting requirements Review and comment on permit applications or other management activities that affect Natural Rivers in Southern Lower Michigan and other areas as needed by conducting desk and field reviews Monitor zoning permit compliance, gather evidence when violations occur, and work with senior-level staff to take appropriate enforcement actions Coordinate review of applications with other affected federal, state and local agencies Serve as the staff person for local Zoning Review Boards by training and assisting board members, conducting public hearings regarding variance requests, and preparing staff reports and minutes Ensure state and federal agency and public utility compliance with provisions of the Rules for Utilities and Publicly Provided Facilities Provide assistance to DNR and Fisheries Division regarding Natural Rivers Program policies and procedures through advice and training Maintain and update the Natural Rivers Program database Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 20 Aquatic Resource Protection Individual tasks related to the duty. Review and comment on projects that may adversely affect aquatic resources in Michigan’s Peninsula, including hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), facilities with cooling water intake regulated under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, water use activities, and other development projects as warranted. Participate in permit and licensing discussions and negotiations, develop permit and license provisions that protect or minimize effects to aquatic resources, and coordinate recommendations with other resource agencies and Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff Monitor compliance with licenses, permitting terms, and agreements when warranted Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5 Other Individual tasks related to the duty. Complete assignments as directed that contribute to the efforts of Fisheries Division’s Habitat Management Unit Oversee and manage projects as assigned 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. Determine whether environmental assessments or permit applications are satisfactory, including: data needed to evaluate effects of anthropogenic disturbances and development projects on aquatic habitat; validity of proposed studies including evaluation of field methods and statistical analysis conducted; accuracy of study conclusions; and needed measures to protect or enhance aquatic public trust resources. Determine when projects are not in compliance with license articles or permit conditions and recommend needed mitigation or corrective actions. Independent decisions will affect Fisheries Division, the Department of Natural Resources, and the public. These decisions will also affect aquatic public trust resources including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic insects, often for decades.
Individual tasks related to the duty. Assist with administration of Natural Rivers administrative rules and management plans Coordinate and monitor the administration of the Natural Rivers standards by local units of government, including annual reporting requirements Review and comment on permit applications or other management activities that affect Natural Rivers in Southern Lower Michigan and other areas as needed by conducting desk and field reviews Monitor zoning permit compliance, gather evidence when violations occur, and work with senior-level staff to take appropriate enforcement actions Coordinate review of applications with other affected federal, state and local agencies Serve as the staff person for local Zoning Review Boards by training and assisting board members, conducting public hearings regarding variance requests, and preparing staff reports and minutes Ensure state and federal agency and public utility compliance with provisions of the Rules for Utilities and Publicly Provided Facilities Provide assistance to DNR and Fisheries Division regarding Natural Rivers Program policies and procedures through advice and training Maintain and update the Natural Rivers Program database Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 20 Aquatic Resource Protection Individual tasks related to the duty. Review and comment on projects that may adversely affect aquatic resources in Michigan’s Peninsula, including hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), facilities with cooling water intake regulated under Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, water use activities, and other development projects as warranted. Participate in permit and licensing discussions and negotiations, develop permit and license provisions that protect or minimize effects to aquatic resources, and coordinate recommendations with other resource agencies and Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff Monitor compliance with licenses, permitting terms, and agreements when warranted Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5 Other Individual tasks related to the duty. Complete assignments as directed that contribute to the efforts of Fisheries Division’s Habitat Management Unit Oversee and manage projects as assigned 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. Determine whether environmental assessments or permit applications are satisfactory, including: data needed to evaluate effects of anthropogenic disturbances and development projects on aquatic habitat; validity of proposed studies including evaluation of field methods and statistical analysis conducted; accuracy of study conclusions; and needed measures to protect or enhance aquatic public trust resources. Determine when projects are not in compliance with license articles or permit conditions and recommend needed mitigation or corrective actions. Independent decisions will affect Fisheries Division, the Department of Natural Resources, and the public. These decisions will also affect aquatic public trust resources including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic insects, often for decades.
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