Senior Environmental Officer

Job Description:

Senior Environmental Officer

Description

Position available with the Water Department, Water Quality Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


Responsibilities

• Supports the management of the City's compliance efforts with the Missouri Department of Natural Resource (MDNR)permit for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).
• Manages and implements specific permit-driven programs by developing or improving program approaches developing or improving standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates field investigation and inspection; communicating and coordinating with internal staff, outside customers and other agencies; tracking program and project progress.
• Develops and manages databases, prepare reports and written documents, and performing program evaluation.
• Programs include dry weather screening, inspection of stormwater structural best management practices (BMPs), investigation of illicit discharges, and monitoring water quality of stormwater runoff and surface waterbodies.
• Performs tasks related to the collection system and/or the water quality of surface waterbodies.
• The successful candidate shall self-direct field work and may receive additional support when deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Fieldwork includes multiple terrain conditions and multiple weather conditions.
• Work is sometimes after regular business hours and could include evenings and weekends.
  Ensures compliance with the City's MS4 Permit is a vital function of the City. Non-compliance can lead to adverse regulatory actions.
• Helps to maintain compliance with our Permit terms, which provide environmental protection for the public.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in in an environmentally related field such as environmental science, and related physical and life sciences, environmental engineering, and related engineering specializations, environmental law and related legal specializations; environmental studies and related management and public administration specializations; and 2 years of experience as an environmental professional; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. May be required to pass a preemployment drug screen.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$5,173-$7,759/month