Environmental Specialist - SWR0044

Job Description:

Environmental Specialist - SWR0044

Description

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 serve 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 the salary range listed above.

This position is in the Air and Land Section of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and will be located at the Southwest Regional Office, 2040 W. Woodland, Springfield, Missouri.

The Department of Natural Resources will provide you with a career that you can be proud of, protecting the citizens of Missouri and assisting entities in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. This position is an air pollution, hazardous waste, and solid waste inspector/investigator. You will interact with the public and businesses, ensuring environmental compliance across southwest Missouri. You will work independently and with an amazing team of dedicated staff.

• Provide compliance assistance to entities that have the potential to emit pollutants and to the public in understanding environmental pollution, laws, and regulations.
• Conduct inspections at small and large entities that have the potential to emit pollutants and or hazardous materials. You will ensure entities are in compliance with the regulations and/or their permit.
• Conduct investigations of entities identified in public filed environmental concerns.
• Obtain any necessary certifications, including asbestos inspector certification, and conduct asbestos concerns and investigations. Collect asbestos samples as needed; must be able to wear a respirator.
• Complete goals as specified in the work plan you will be provided.
• Work with others on your team, assisting in other program areas as needed.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is required to obtain and maintain Method 9 certification, 40-hour HAZWOPER training, and yearly certification and potentially fit testing for a respirator. Annual medical monitoring will be provided.

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

• Computer skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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.
• Reading Comprehension : Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
• Written Communication : Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Oral Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Adaptability : Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Ability to conduct site inspection over uneven and rough terrain
• Ability to wear a respirator and PPE as needed

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, physical sciences, or a closely related field, and 0 - 4 or more years of relevant experience .
• A valid Missouri State Driver’s License

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 promote 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.

Tina White, 417-891-4330 or tina.white@dnr.mo.gov

OR

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

Salary:

$45,072-$54,720 per Year