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 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Superfund Section, Site Assessment Unit.

You will perform project management related to the investigation and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. The emphasis of this position will be in the pre-remedial investigation of contaminated sites within the Site Assessment Unit. You will work on a range of sites in various geographical and geological settings across the state as part of a team of professionals in the Environmental Remediation Program’s Superfund Section.

• Conduct site assessment investigations under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in order to evaluate potential or confirmed releases of hazardous substances that may pose a threat to human health or the environment.
• Perform project management for assigned hazardous substance cleanup sites, including Superfund remedial action and removal actions sites in accordance with CERCLA and other federal and state laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of site investigation and cleanup, and assure professional, effective, and efficient planning and conduct of project work.
• Prepare investigation reports using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance documents.
• P repare or critically evaluate project documents pertaining to site investigation and cleanup.
• Participate in technical meetings, public meetings, responsible party negotiations, site visits, sampling events and other field activities. Field activities encompass approximately 10% of the time for this position.
• Coordinate and communicate site activities with other department staff and management; the EPA; other federal, state, and local governmental agencies; the regulated community; and the public.
• Prepare Geographic Information System (GIS) maps using ArcGIS Pro and other ESRI software.
• Participate in project work planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide technical and administrative support to management on site assessment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Writing : Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Vehicle Operation : Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; preference towards environmental, chemistry, or geology degrees.
  • For Assistant: Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 year of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
  • For Analyst: Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

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.

Salary:

$45,072-$54,720 per Year