Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - SLR0040

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

• Conduct inspections of stormwater, industrial process wastewater, and domestic wastewater facilities. Write inspection reports in accordance with Missouri Clean water Law, Clean Water Commission Regulations, and internal procedures for assistance, compliance, and enforcement (PACE).
• Conduct stormwater and wastewater sampling when necessary and submit samples and chain of custody to the Environmental Services Program for analysis.
• Make decisions during daily work and inspections/investigations using knowledge of the laws and regulations, and applicable work experience to determine if wastewater treatment systems are working properly and in compliance. Provide Compliance Assistance to permitted facilities in the field or on the telephone and document in SharePoint.
• Implement policy/rules/laws concerning wastewater and stormwater quality. Possess the ability to explain to the Water Pollution Program how or if a policy is working based on field observations and suggest changes in their development.
• Participate in team discussions on internal process improvements.
• Take concern information from the public and investigate concerns related to stormwater and wastewater issues. Complete concern investigation reports, relay information back to concerned parties, and follow up as required.
• Schedule and perform daily work and make decisions with only routine oversight of work. Refer to Missouri Clean Water Law and Clean Water Commission Regulations for decisions.
• Participate in team discussions on internal process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with other units and programs including, but not limited to Engineering, Drinking Water, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Air Pollution, and Scrap Tire Management
• Respond to other duties as assigned, including investigating environmental emergencies in the field such as sanitary sewer overflows and fish kills.

This position may be required to obtain and maintain a Missouri Wastewater Treatment certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this certification, you will be given six months to obtain necessary certification.

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.
• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Preferred degree program would include the following: any scientific field including but not limited to Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Forestry, Soil Science or Conservation, or Natural Resource Management.

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.
• Suppo rt for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Samantha Brooks at 314-416-2960 or samantha.brooks@dnr.mo.gov

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

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• State of Missouri

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