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 the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.
- Coordinate closely with financial assistance recipients, engineering team members, regional planning agencies, and others to ensure projects proceed successfully to completion. Monitor progress of assigned projects, identify and resolve issues, and ensure projects progress successfully in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with financial assistance recipients.
- Review applications and assist with prioritization for funding through the Financial Assistance Center’s annual planning process. Review and document work products to ensure compliance with funding requirements, including document submittal checklist, plans and specifications review, bid document review, executed contract review, user charge methodology and drinking water model use ordinance review, and other checklists as necessary for project management. Monitor the project budget to ensure appropriate funding availability and routinely update the schedule to ensure timely project progression. Maintain current master copy documents for Financial Assistance Center’s files and project orientation meeting packets.
- Meet with applicant to discuss funding requirements and project development. Attend pre-construction conferences when possible. Communicate frequently with applicant by phone, electronic correspondence, and in person, if able, as necessary throughout the course of the project to assist with fulfilling all grant and loan requirements. Attend city or council meetings, as necessary, to present pertinent information relevant to the success of the project to the community at large.
- Coordinate and communicate frequently with Department colleagues, especially Compliance and Enforcement and Regional Office team members, regarding the project status of mutual interests.
- Conduct marketing of the Financial Assistance Center’s funding opportunities by working in a booth at conferences and assisting with workshops, webinars, and other training events.
- Assist with maintaining standard operating procedures for the Financial Assistance Center’s funding programs. Participate, as needed, in efficiency events and offer suggestions for improvements to streamline processes and maintain consistency throughout the program. Make recommendations for rule revisions according to the latest state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Assist in the rulemaking process, including tracking modifications to rules and rulemaking folders, and present as necessary to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Environmental Program Assistant - 0 to 1 year of relevant experience in environmental protection, environmental or ecological assessment, environmental public health programs, wastewater/public drinking water inspections, or environmental program planning and coordination. Substitutions may apply.
- Environmental Program Analyst - 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in environmental protection, environmental or ecological assessment, environmental public health programs, wastewater/public drinking water inspections, or environmental program planning and coordination. Substitutions may apply.
(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 BalanceOur 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.
