Salary: $ 1,819 - $ 2,223 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Environmental Remediation Program, and will be located at 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will perform project management related to the investigation and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. The emphasis of this position will be in the oversight of cleanup work at contaminated sites on the National Priorities List and sites under state oversight for cleanup within the Engineering and Remedial Project Management Unit. Duties will also include pre-remedial investigations of potentially contaminated sites. You will work on a range of sites in various geographical and geological settings across the state as part of a team in the Environmental Remediation Program’s Superfund Section.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct investigations and perform project management oversight of contaminated sites undergoing cleanup activities according to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other federal and state laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of site investigation and cleanup, and assure professional, effective, and efficient planning and conduct of project work.
• Prepare investigation reports using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidance documents.
• Prepare or critically evaluate project documents pertaining to site investigation and cleanup.
• Participate in technical meetings, public meetings, responsible party negotiations, site visits, sampling events, and other activities. Field activities make up approximately 10% of the time for this position.
• Coordinate and communicate site activities with other Department team members and management, the USEPA, other federal, state, and local governmental agencies, the regulated community, and the public.
• Prepare Geographic Information System (GIS) maps.
• Participate in project work planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide technical and administrative support to management on site assessment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to use a computer and standard word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and/or apply laws, regulations, policies, guidance procedures, maps, plans, and reports.
• Ability to evaluate data and communicate findings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license for travel (occasionally overnight).
• For Assistant: Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 year of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• For Analyst: Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

More reasons to love this position:

• The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Bryce Bobbitt by phone: 573-751-1130; or by email: bryce.bobbitt@dnr.mo.gov.

or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.