Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - SLR0013

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. As a member of our team, you will be evaluating compliance with air pollution laws and regulations at multiple types of industrial and other sources. Whether inspecting, investigating, or providing assistance, your position provides ample opportunities to utilize your technical and people skills in ensuring compliance with often complex environmental rules and process controls.

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 St. Louis Regional Office at 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, 2 nd Floor, Chesterfield, MO 63017 .

• Conduct air pollution source inspections at often complex facilities to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations; prepare formal written inspection reports complete with applicable checklists and other documentation, with discussion of the inspection findings, and recommendations to direct compliance.
• C oordinate with gasoline dispensing facilities to schedule and manage gasoline vapor recovery (GVR) inspections within the St. Louis Region. Assign and oversee GVR compliance activities and manage program wide individual and team member inspections.
• Conduct Stage I GVR inspections at regulated gasoline dispensing facilities, observe scheduled leak decay and pressure vacuum valve tests to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Investigate environmental concerns and prepare investigation reports and conduct appropriate follow-up to attain compliance.
• Provide technical assistance concerning state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations to businesses, general public, other government agencies, and others.
• Conduct air pollution control Environmental Assistance Visits as needed.
• Perform related enforcement activities; issue Letters of Warning and Notices of Violation as appropriate; prepare subsequent follow-up correspondence to attain compliance with air pollution control laws and regulations and permits; prepare cases and evidence for referral to the Air Pollution Control Program for enforcement action; perform activities in coordination with other programs and agencies; and assist the program's Enforcement Unit and Attorney General's Office staff in case development and monitoring of compliance agreements and court orders.
• Schedule and perform day-to-day work in an independent manner and under minimal supervision.
• Use a computer and sampling and other equipment to safely and efficiently perform work. Perform administrative duties such as time and record keeping and vehicle and other equipment maintenance.
• Attend work-related formal training and meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of department personnel and inspection policy and procedure manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will be required or to obtain and maintain Occupational Health and Safety Administration 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 9 certifications. If required and if you do not currently possess these certifications, you will be given six months to obtain necessary certifications.

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

• Environmental Science : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
• Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
• 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.
• Reasoning : Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A Bachelor’s degree* and 0-4 year of relevant experience as well as the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• *Preferred degree program would include a combination of 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.

Myron Lewis, Air and Lan Section Chief, 314-416-2476 or myron.lewis@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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