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 1730 E Elm Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.

• Evaluate compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations and permit requirements for facilities within Missouri.
• Generate technical reports based on evaluations of RCRA-regulated facilities.
• Interpret RCRA regulations to provide concurrence to internal and external stakeholders.

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

• Environmental Science- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.
• 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.
• Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technical Credibility- Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Writing- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Preferred degree program would include a combination of the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Physical Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field and at least 4 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.

Brandon Backus, Environmental Program Supervisor, 573-751-5404 or brandon.backus@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), 573-522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov