Program Assistant

Job Description:

Program Assistant

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 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 is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Air Pollution Control Program and will be located at 1659 East Elm St., Jefferson City, Missouri.

• Finalize air permits when ready for issuance and provide copies of final permit to applicants.
• Assist in keeping the Air Pollution Control Program’s webpage current. This includes but is not limited to: posting of final permits, ensuring guidance documents are updated, application forms are updated and posted on a regular basis.
• Assist in developing and tracking performance metrics for the Air Pollution Control Program’s Permit Section.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings. This will include public hears that are associated with the issuance of a permit.
• Direct inquiries from outside the Permit Section to appropriate permitting staff.

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

• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
  
  Analysis and Assessment : Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 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.

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.

Kendall Hale, Permit Section Chief at 573-522-1188 or Kendall.hale@dnr.mo.gov

Or

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

Salary:

$45,072-$47,328 per Year