Environmental Scientist - NER0038

State of Missouri
Macon, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
  • Salary: $59,352-$62,328 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:62328
  • Full Time
  • Environmental Services
  • Sciences and Laboratory
  • Job 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 Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, Missouri.

    • Conduct operator training courses, including drinking water distribution and drinking water treatment certification courses.
    • Provide compliance and technical assistance to water systems, both in the office and onsite.
    • Schedule and conduct environmental inspections and investigations at public water systems.
    • Prepare documentation that is timely and accurate (reports, correspondence, photographs, data entry, and forms) and conduct follow-up work for timely compliance.
    • Perform monitoring and sampling, as needed.
    • Maintain analytical equipment, reagents, sampling and laboratory supplies and develop and coordinate the quality assurance/quality control program for field and laboratory equipment.
    • Perform other related work as assigned.


    Preferred qualifications include a Missouri “C” certificate of competency or above for drinking water treatment and Missouri “DS-II” certificate of competency or above for water distribution.

    If you do not currently possess a certificate of competency for drinking water treatment or water distribution, you will be given twelve months to obtain a Missouri “D” certificate of competency for drinking water treatment and Missouri “DS-I” certificate of competency for water distribution.

    AND

    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.
    • Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
    • Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
    • 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.


    Equivalent to those typically gained by:

    • A bachelor's degree in a preferred degree program, which would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Soil Science, Ecology, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.
    • Four to six 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.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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