Environmental Specialist - NER0017

The State of Missouri is hiring an Environmental Specialist for the Northeast Regional Office in Macon, MO. The role involves conducting environmental inspections, preparing documentation, processing permit applications, and providing compliance assistance. Candidates should have attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. Benefits include paid leave and medical insurance.
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, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at the Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, Missouri.
• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections and investigations at permitted and unpermitted facilities in the Northeast Region.
• Prepare documentation that is timely and accurate (reports, correspondence, photographs, data entry, and forms) and conduct follow-up work for timely compliance.
• Perform monitoring and sampling, as needed.
• Process permit applications and issue general water pollution permits.
• 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.
• Conduct emergency response to situations that require immediate action, including outside regular work hours.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Self-Management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
• A Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 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.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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 trainings 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.

Joe Bowdish, Environmental Program Supervisor, 660-385-8000 or joe.bowdish@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), 573-522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov