Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst

Job Description:

Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst

Description

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 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekend work required.

You’ll be joining the Watershed Protection Section, where science and policy meet to protect Missouri’s waterways. You’ll work with interagency staff and stakeholders to accomplish the goals mission of the Department. You will assist with accomplishing the state’s Clean Water Act requirements in sections 303(d) and 305(b). You will be collecting water chemistry data as well as entering and assessing water chemistry, tissue, sediment, and biological metric data. You will also assist in planning monitoring efforts through the drafting of quality assurance project plans.

• Conduct field measurements of water quality, make visual observations of stream biota and physical conditions, collect samples for laboratory analysis, prepare chain of custody records, and ensure data quality objectives are met.
• Interpret and perform analysis of water quality data, identification of water quality problems, and pollutant sources.
• Coordinate with other programs or agencies on monitoring plans of mutual interest to develop and administer quality assurance project plans.
• Assist in development of the state Section 303(d) impaired waters list, and 305(b) report.
• Assist the Water Quality Standards unit on planning and development of new water quality standards.
• Input water quality data generated by state, federal and other sources using Microsoft Excel, R, and web-based tools including verifying water quality monitoring locations using ArcMap.
• Develop and administer quality assurance project plans and/or work plans with the department laboratory or contractors outside the department, coordinate with other programs or agencies on monitoring plans of mutual interest.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license. The job also requires the ability to carry 50 pounds of equipment up and down streambanks and walking as much as five miles a day over rough ground. Preferred candidates will have knowledge and experience with water quality concepts, the proper handling of environmental samples, the use of field meters, proficiency in entry and retrieval of data from electronic databases, and proficiency in computer software such as excel, GIS, or R.

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

• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• 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, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field.

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Lack of postsecondary 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.

Salary:

$45,072-$54,720 per Year