Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - SLR0016

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.

• Conduct inspections of permitted scrap tire processing facilities, permitted scrap tire haulers, and scrap tire retailers/collection centers.
• Conduct inspections of permitted and non-permitted air pollution sources.
• Conduct investigations of concerns regarding improper scrap tire management and disposal as well as air pollution concerns.
• Write detailed inspection reports
• Document violations and prepare cases for enforcement action
• Recommend solutions to a range of different environmental problems
• Provide technical assistance to businesses, government officials, and the public

This position is required to obtain and maintain 40-hour HAZWOPER 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:

• Customer Service : Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Compliance Inspection : Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.
• 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or a closely related field from an accredited college, and 0 - 4 or more 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.

Teresa Thevary, Environmental Program Supervisor at (314) 416-2960 or Teresa.thevary@dnr.mo.gov

Or

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

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• State of Missouri

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