Salary: $1,700.00 - $2,078.00 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Air Pollution Control Program, Compliance and Enforcement Section, and will be located at 1659 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will join the Testing and Emissions Unit of the Air Pollution Control Program as an Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst where you will use science, regulation, and policy to help protect Missouri’s air. Apply today and take the first step towards joining our great team at the Air Pollution Control Program!

What you’ll do:

• Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program contract management. The individual selected for this position will help draft request for proposals, evaluate contract bids, and enforce contract requirements.
• Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program compliance assistance. The individual selected for this position will assist motorists and inspection stations navigate the Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program requirements.
• Vapor recovery compliance assistance in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. The individual selected for this position will assist contractors and gas station owners navigate our state vapor recovery requirements.
• Vapor Recovery and Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Enforcement. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for managing enforcement cases from start to finish. Common tools that we use to resolve enforcement cases are letters or administrative orders. Administrative orders may include monetary penalties and/or corrective actions. Enforcement case management involves regular communication with the responsible party.
• Stack testing assistance. In addition to vapor recovery and Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program responsibilities, the Testing and Emissions Unit is responsible for auditing stack tests that occur throughout the state. As time allows, the candidate selected for this position will assist in managing stack test issues.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed).
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or apply laws, regulations, policies and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people with varying comprehensions of air pollution issues.
• Ability to evaluate data.
• Ability to work with the general public and the regulated community.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard word processing, email, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to work well with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree program includes Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Math, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Highly organized. The candidate will be responsible for managing many projects with often changing priorities. A high level of organization will help the candidate succeed in this position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of the current environmental issues, and federal and state laws.

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:

Tim Largent, (573) 751-9496 or tim.largent@dnr.mo.gov

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or Aarick.Roberto@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.