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 Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Air Pollution Control Program and will be located at 1659 East Elm St., Jefferson City, Missouri.
- This position is an entry-level position that works with the unit to develop technical demonstrations and strategic plans. Critical components of this position include writing state plans and responding to comments received, drafting letters on federal actions, and drafting technical documents. This position may also conduct air quality modeling using the Linux operating system. This includes compiling model inputs such as emissions and meteorological data from large data sets, creating code to execute the model, running the models and evaluating their performance, reviewing and interpreting model outputs, developing modeling protocols and documentation, and collaborating with other state agencies and EPA on regional modeling efforts.
- Work closely with the team to evaluate air monitoring measurements, emission inventories, emission growth and control factors, and emission control strategies to support the core functions of the unit. This includes: determining areas of the state that meet and do not meet federal air quality standards; developing infrastructure plans that explain how Missouri will implement any new or revised standard; developing plans to ensure emissions in Missouri are not negatively impacting outdoor visibility in any federally protected class I areas; developing nonattainment area plans to return areas in the state that are not meeting an air quality standard back to compliance; and developing maintenance plans for areas of the state that once violated a standard but have since returned to compliance.
- Collaborate on rulemakings with team members throughout the department, stakeholders, government agencies, industry, and the public to ensure the state’s air quality requirements comply with Missouri Air Conservation Law and the federal Clean Air Act.
- Work with the team to evaluate emission control technology strategies to comply with Clean Air Act requirements relating to visibility, reasonably available control technology, and attainment of federal outdoor air quality standards.
- Review and interpret state and federal regulations and legislation and provide technical assistance to the public, other agencies, and political organizations.
- Consult with officials, owners and operators of emission sources, members of the public, engineers, scientists, and specialists with regard to laws, regulations, and engineering requirements relating to the federal Clean Air Act and Missouri Air Conservation Law.
- Attend training and seminars to continuously work on professional development, expand technical knowledge and skills, and identify process improvements and efficiencies.
- 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.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
- Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
- Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field of engineering and 0-4 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to travel/valid driver’s license.
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 fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.
