Salary: $1,854 - $2,538.96 semi-monthly *salary will be based on education and experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey, Water Resources Center, and will be located at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. This is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position based upon federal ARPA funding. Position funding will end no later than December 31, 2026.

Why you’ll love this position:

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and conscientious individual to become an essential part of the team responsible for the development and production of the Missouri Hydrology Information Center (MoHIC). MoHIC will bring to life a platform to provide data that delivers citizens and communities relevant, accessible, and actionable information to help plan for safety and protection of property.

What you’ll do:

• Play an integral role as part of a team of dedicated staff to ensure the goals of the MoHIC are focused on daily in a meaningful way that results in the creation, consolidation, centralization, and/or presentation of products that provide better protection and resiliency for citizens.
• Support the development of, and adhere to, a detailed project schedule, budget, and work plan for the Missouri Hydrology Information Center (https://dnr.mo.gov/water/hows-water/mo-hydrology-information-center-mohic).
• Support the achievement of current strategic goals, and cultivate new directions, for MoHIC.
• Support and participate in the coordination of the MoHIC Unit with Water Resources Center Sections, Units, and team members as well as other programs and entities.

• Support Water Resources Center activities in preparation for and in response to flooding and drought events and other program-level projects.
• Adhere to organizational health and safety protocols.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Biology, Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field; OR
• Four or more years of professional experience in environmental regulatory work, engineering, environmental science, geology, hydrology, or a closely related natural resources area. (Additional education or experience will substitute for the required education and experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient strategic planning, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong background and experience in water resources issues and topics.
• Strong technical skills, experience, and familiarity with installing and/or operating field monitoring equipment.
• Strong data quality assurance, quality control, and compilation skills.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Erin Fanning (hiring supervisor), (573) 751-6253 or Erin.Fanning@dnr.mo.gov

or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), (573) 526-1640 or amy.richards@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.