Environmental Program Specialist

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.

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 is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Air Pollution Control Program located at 1659 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. This position is not eligible for remote work, and you must be located onsite.

• Function as the principal scientific expert in creating new, updating existing, and using emissions reporting tools. Lead the data analysis of emissions data for the Data Management Unit.
• Perform quality assurance on point source data. Format and submit point source data to the Emission Inventory System (EIS) as part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Emission Inventory (NEI) process.
• Research and create reports on emissions estimates and calculations.
• Conduct emissions data audits of regulated entities and prepare technical reports detailing these investigations.
• Function as the principal scientific expert in applying and using the emissions reporting tools.
• Serve as the air program’s technical expert regarding hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions processes.
• Complete Permit Frameworks as assigned, coordinating with the permit engineer and/or facility if issues arise.
• Assist the regulated community through phone, email, or in-person related to the Missouri Emissions Inventory System (MoEIS) use and EIQ completion.
• Represent the air program in complex emissions reporting issues involving stakeholders and external air agencies.
• Attend training and seminar continuously working on professional development, technical knowledge and skills, and identifying process improvements and efficiencies.

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

• 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.
• Adaptability : Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Quality Assurance : Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.
• Planning and Evaluating : Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• 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
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant customer centric data management experience. Preferred degree program includes Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Math, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Statistics, 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.

Brenda Wansing, Environmental Program Supervisor at 573-751-7916 or brenda.wansing@dnr.mo.gov

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Aarick Roberto, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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