Environmental Program Specialist - NER0037

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 the Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, Missouri. You will be joining the Public Drinking Water Compliance Unit, where you will work to ensure safe drinking water is provided to citizens in the Northeast Region. You will perform technical work implementing the Missouri Safe Drinking Water Law, Missouri Code of State Regulations, and the Water Safety and Security Act to evaluate and determine environmental compliance and assist regulated entities and the general public. Responsibilities 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. Required 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. Equivalence A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Soil Science, Ecology, Agricultural, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field. EEO Disclaimer 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 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. Jon Basler, Environmental Program Supervisor at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri