Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - ESP0039

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 2710 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Position hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Performing quality control checks and calibrations on ambient air monitoring instruments throughout the state to assure accuracy of the ambient air quality data being reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This work typically requires overnight stays and/or extended work days.
• Perform task outdoors during adverse weather conditions, walk over rough terrain, and ability to lift 80 pounds of equipment.
• Perform task 5-30 feet above ground and ability to climb vertical ladders.
• Investigating, analyzing chemical analysis, and researching issues related to air pollution data collection and reporting.
• Maintaining complete and accurate electronic documentation.
• Reviewing, validating, and coding electronic data for submittal to EPA’s database.
• Performing verifications on calibration equipment in the lab as needed.
• Interpreting ambient air monitoring data from instruments throughout the state.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical ambient air quality monitoring equipment in the lab and the field

This position is required to obtain and maintain appropriate motor vehicle operator’s license. If required and if you do not currently possess this license, you will be given six months to obtain necessary license.

AND

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

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Applies Technology to Tasks: Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in natural science (Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field) or
• 0-4 years of experience in environmental monitoring equipment usage and operation; data investigation, analysis, research, and statistical methods; or environmental inspections or investigations.

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.

Will Wetherell, 573-526-3359 or will.wetherell@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov