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 in the Geological Survey Program, Oil and Gas Unit, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla MO 65401.

• Schedule and conduct field inspections and investigations of Missouri oil and gas operations, which involves data collection and analysis, as well as technical/scientific writing to support oil and gas permitting and exploration operations.
• Working on a new grant opportunity to plug abandoned oil and gas wells and reclaim associated sites through the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells Act (REGROW) of 2021.
• Witness mechanical integrity testing of oil and gas wells.
• Prepare timely and accurate inspection and investigation reports and conduct follow-up activities as needed.
• Provide compliance and technical assistance to the regulated community.
• Ensure consistent application of Missouri’s Oil and Gas Production law and implementing regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including state and federal agencies, oil and gas industry members, contractors and landowners to improve Missouri’s groundwater and air quality.
• Conduct data entry and manage multiple databases and online applications.
• Respond timely to general inquiries and concerns from the public.
• Perform other work as assigned.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, conservation enforcement, ecology, wildlife conservation, fisheries, geology, soils, chemistry, petroleum engineering, geotechnical science or other science related field and 0-4 years of experience with compliance, enforcement, oil and gas well drilling and production technologies.
• (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education and experience.)
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, and ArcGIS Pro
• Be able to interpret and implement Missouri’s rules and policies.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

Chris Wood, 573-368-2148 or chris.wood@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter), 573-526-1646 dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov