Salary: $1700 - $2,078 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located at the Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, MO 63552

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you someone who is intrigued about the opportunity to work outdoors at times, eager to make a difference, excited to provide assistance, and ready to learn new skills? You will be joining the Water Pollution Services Unit of the Northeast Regional Office, where you will work to protect water quality for the Northeast Region. You will perform technical work implementing the Missouri Clean Water Law and Regulations to evaluate and determine environmental compliance and assist the general public and regulated entities.

What you’ll do:

• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections of land disturbance sites and facilities with general stormwater permits in the Northeast Region.
• Provide compliance and technical assistance to the regulated community and general public on water pollution requirements, both in the office and onsite.
• Schedule and conduct environmental investigations related to water pollution concerns.
• Conduct emergency response to situations that may require immediate action, including outside regular work
• Process applications and issue general water pollution permits for the Northeast Region.
• Prepare documentation (reports, correspondence, photographs, and forms) that is timely and
• Attend training on water pollution and stormwater related topics.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• The ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.
• At least two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

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:

Joe Bowdish by phone at (660)385-8000 or by email at joe.bowdish@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.