Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - SLR0042

Job Description:

Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - SLR0042

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.

This position will be located at the St. Louis Regional Office: 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

• Review applications for obtaining, modifying, or terminating Missouri State Operating Permits authorizing the discharge of stormwater and industrial process wastewater to waters of the state of Missouri.
• Assist permittees with completing and submitting permit application paperwork.
• Refer to Missouri Clean Water Law and Clean Water Commission Regulations for decisions.
• Review draft Missouri State Operating Permits and contribute new permit language.
• Provide guidance to permittees and coworkers on regulatory compliance.
• Participate in team discussions on internal process improvements.
• Take concern information from the public and investigate concerns related to wastewater and stormwater issues. Complete concern investigation reports, relay information back to concerned parties, and follow up as required.
• Assist with St. Louis Regional Office Water Pollution Control compliance tracking efforts.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned, including conducting compliance inspections, and 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.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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

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

Or

Aarick Roberto, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

Salary:

$45,072-$54,720 per Year