Environmental Scientist - SWR0051

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 the Southwest Regional Office, 2040 West Woodland, Springfield, MO 65807.

• Conduct operator training courses, including wastewater certification courses.
• Provide compliance assistance and technical assistance to wastewater systems, both in the office and onsite.
• Prepare documentation that is timely and accurate, and conduct follow-up work for timely assistance
• Maintain analytical equipment, reagents, sampling and laboratory supplies and, develop and coordinate the quality assurance/quality control program for field and laboratory equipment.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

This position is required to obtain and maintain a current "A" or "B" Wastewater license.

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To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services, is committed to continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• A valid Missouri State Driver’s License

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, physical sciences, or a closely related field, and 4 or more years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3.5 years of in-plant wastewater experience.

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.

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• State of Missouri

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