Environmental Program Specialist

Location: Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, Missouri. Note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above. Schedule and conduct environmental inspections and investigations at public water systems in the Northeast Region. Prepare technical reports and documentation. Provide compliance assistance to public water systems regarding drinking water requirements. Perform monitoring and sampling, as needed. Review and track reports received from public water systems in the Northeast Region to ensure regulatory compliance. Perform other related work as assigned. To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high‑quality products and service; is committed to continuous improvement. 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. Self-Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Equivalent to those typically gained by A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Preferred degree programs include Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Soil Science, Ecology, Agricultural, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field. Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Benefits & Work‑life Balance Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work toward achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr