Environmental Specialist - Ner0013

Salary: $1,819 - $2,223 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located in the Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, MO 63552.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you someone who is intrigued about the opportunity to work outdoors at times, eager to make a difference, excited to provide assistance, and ready to learn new skills? You will be joining the Water Pollution Compliance Unit in the Northeast Regional Office, where you will work to protect water quality for the Northeast Region. You will perform technical work implementing the Missouri Clean Water Law and Regulations to evaluate and determine environmental compliance and assist the general public and regulated entities.

What you’ll do:

• Perform monitoring and sampling, as needed.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Conduct emergency response to situations that require immediate action, including outside regular work hours.
• Prepare documentation that is timely and accurate (reports, correspondence, photographs, data entry, and forms) and conduct follow-up work for timely compliance.
• Provide compliance and technical assistance to the regulated community, and general assistance to the public, on water pollution requirements, both in the office and onsite.
• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections and investigations at permitted and unpermitted facilities in the Northeast Region.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• The ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Stephen Moss by phone at (660)385-8000 or by email at [email protected]

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.