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.

This position will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Superfund Section, Remedial Project Management Unit.

• Perform project management for assigned sites in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and other federal and state laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of site investigation and cleanup, and assure effective and efficient planning and conduct of project work.
• Manage complex, special, high profile and/or large scope/cost projects.
• Prepare or critically evaluate project documents pertaining to site investigation and cleanup.
• Apply relevant statistical methods to the interpretation and utilization of gathered data.
• Represent the Section, Department, and State of Missouri in workgroups that prepare technical guidance and/or make policy recommendations based on technical knowledge.
• Participate in technical and public meetings, negotiations, site visits, sampling events, and other field activities.
• Coordinate and communicate site activities with other department staff and management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other federal, state, and local government agencies, regulated community, and the public.
• Respond to inquiries as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Computer: Ability to operate a computer and standard word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Technical Competence: Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, guidance procedures, maps, plans, and reports.
• Vehicle Operation: Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Environmental Program Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or geology, and 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Environmental Program Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or geology, and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

(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.

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.

Mihai Lefticariu, Remedial Project Management Unit Chief, 573-522-3351 or Mihai.Lefticariu@dnr.mo.gov

Or

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

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• State of Missouri

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