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 Division of Environmental Quality, Environmental Remediation Program, Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Program Section and will be located at 1730 East Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
You will perform facility oversight related to the inspection of sites formerly contaminated with hazardous substances. The emphasis of this position will be ensuring compliance with conditions established in Environmental Covenants and providing technical assistance to new site owners. You will work on a range of sites in the Brownfield, Superfund and Tanks Sections across the state as part of a team of professionals in the Environmental Remediation Program’s Long Term Stewardship Unit.
- Conduct inspections and perform oversight of remediated sites in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and Activity and Use Limitations established in Environmental Covenants.
- Participate in project work planning, tracking, and reporting. This will include preparing inspection cover letters and photo logs that document site conditions. File documents and enter records into database.
- Utilize ArcGIS platforms to create maps and property boundaries for publicly available maps.
- Evaluate database information for inclusion in monthly uploads.
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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
- Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related field. Experience in computer science with emphasis on database management and working with GIS data is required.
- For Assistant: Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 year of relevant experience.
- For Analyst: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
(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.
