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.
- Research, plan, and conduct ambient air quality assurance operations statewide to assure the accuracy of the ambient air quality data being reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Investigate and research new regulations and emerging issues related to air pollution data collection and reporting.
- Prepare and review technical documents such as audit reports, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with the EPA Code of Federal Regulations is being maintained.
- Perform verifications and calibrations to maintain all standards used for ambient air monitoring quality assurance in a lab setting.
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic and written documentation for all above activities.
- This position requires working all year long and in adverse conditions. Most audits are performed outdoors or on top of buildings. This requires being able to walk over rough terrain and carry bulky and heavy equipment to some auditing locations.
- Most audit trips will require long days and/or overnight travel throughout the state of Missouri.
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.
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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.
- 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.
- Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
- Quality Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
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 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.
