Program Specialist

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. Please 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 salary range listed above. This position will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Responsibilities This position ensures appropriate data entry into the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) Info tracking database for financial assurance information as specified in the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) Work Plan. Coordinate inspection paperwork submission with regional offices and central office team members. Perform ongoing inspection and enforcement quality checks and data reconciliation between databases. Make necessary corrections in the Missouri Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (MORCRA) database and clearly identify problems; work with program team members and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency when necessary to assure corrections to databases are completed and data flows to the national database. Review and analyze financial assurance documents/instruments (e.g., financial statements, letters of credit, surety bonds, insurance policies, etc.) providing related guidance to facilities and financial institutions in support of regulatory obligations for closure, post-closure third party liability, and corrective action financial assurance. Serve as primary contact and project lead for oversight of funds placed in trust as a result of bankruptcy recoveries, including analysis of expenses, maintenance of cost ledgers, coordination of annual budget approvals, budget reporting and cost accruals to the Environmental Remediation Program (ERP) Hazardous Waste Fund. Qualifications Knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and guidelines related to grant or agreement programs (e.g., Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) and their order of precedence. Analytical skills and the ability to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data and information using information technology. Flexibility and adaptability to change, new information, conditions, or obstacles. Equivalents and Education Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant. Benefits Our benefits package and a 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. Professional Development 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