ESP0071 ENV PROG ASST/ANSLT

The State of Missouri is hiring an Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst for the Southeast Regional Office in Poplar Bluff, MO. The role involves responding to environmental emergencies, overseeing cleanup operations, and attending planning meetings. Candidates must live within 45 minutes of the office and have knowledge of hazardous materials and incident management. The position requires a valid driver's license and may involve after-hours work.
We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, and our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment, and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serve a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.


Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.


This position will be located at the Southeast Regional Office, 2125 North Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.


General work hours are 8-5 Monday to Friday, with occasional after-hours and travel, including responding to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day. Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment. The candidate must live within 45 minutes of the primary office location listed above for response purposes.


You will provide on-scene response to environmental emergencies, manmade and natural disasters, which may include oversight of cleanup contractors and responsible parties, directing a state contractor, working with other agencies, and the public, providing technical assistance and direction. Collect detailed documentation and take photographs of incidents for submission of timely reports for an incident.
You will attend local emergency planning committee meetings, regional homeland security oversight committee meetings, and additional planning and response-related functions.
You will answer the department’s 24-hour emergency spill reporting hotline, and coordinate/communicate with department management, regional office team members, program team members, and other agencies concerning hazardous substance spills to the environment.
You will become proficient with multiple pieces of monitoring and detection equipment and perform maintenance, calibration, and inspection on equipment, including personal protective equipment.
You will support emergency and disaster planning within the department and thoroughly understand Chapter 260.500-550 Revised Statutes of Missouri regulations.

This position is required to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and credentials adequate to access federal facilities (REAL ID compliant).

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:



Hazardous Materials: Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal.
Incident Management: Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:



Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in natural science (Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field) or 4-6 years of hazardous materials technician experience. (Substitutions may be allowed) (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
Applicant must submit to medical monitoring to be cleared for duty by the department’s occupational health physician, and be able to distinguish colors

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance


Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance. Learn more here.


How we invest in you:



Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid training, and continuing education tuition assistance.
Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.
Cody Garner, Environmental Emergency Response, Operations Unit Chief at 573-526-3372 or cody.garner@dnr.mo.gov


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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov