Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst

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 will be located at Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located at 1730 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

• Conduct the review of technical documents received for closure activities relating to underground petroleum storage tank regulations and the consistent application of the MRBCA guidance for petroleum storage tanks.
• Conduct closure site inspections at underground petroleum storage tanks performing closure activities.
• Use knowledge of contaminant transport, geology, engineering, soil science, and hydrogeology to review reports and workplans related to determining the rate and extent of contamination from petroleum releases and spills.
• Prepare documentation that is timely and accurate (reports, correspondence, data entry, and forms) and conduct follow-up work for timely compliance.
• Provide compliance and technical assistance to the regulated community and general public, in manners pertaining to closure and leaking petroleum storage tank requirements, release investigation and remedial activity compliance and enforcement.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

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.
• Problem Solving : Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Reasoning : Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred degree program would include a combination of the following: Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or any scientific 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.

Darryl Slade, Closure, Release and Investigation Unit Chief at 573-526-2731 or darryl.slade@dnr.mo.gov

Or

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

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• State of Missouri

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