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.
Mining has a long history and is a major industry in the State of Missouri. Everyone uses a mined commodity daily. As the Environmental Scientist in the Department’s Land Reclamation Program, you will be part of the team that regulates reclamation of surface mine sites. A combination of office and field duties provides a great work environment and the opportunity to protect our natural resources. In addition, the position offers unique training and conference opportunities to further enhance your professional development.
This position will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City MO. Hours 8 am - 5 pm
- Maintain and promote the Land Reclamation Information System database.
- Process and issue surface mining permits for Industrial and Metallic Mineral (non-coal) mine sites.
- Conduct field inspections of surface mines to ensure compliance with the Land Reclamation Act.
This position requires the individual to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.
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To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- 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.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related field and 4-6 years of experience in natural science and computer science with emphasis on database programing or database management working with GIS data. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
- Ability to effectively manage data with Geographical Information System (GIS) software.
- The position also requires the ability to work alone and in groups, occasional overnight travel, and ability to transverse rough terrain on foot.
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.
