Environmental Specialist - CFO0008

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 12, 2024
  • Salary: $45,072-$54,720 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:54720
  • Full Time
  • Environmental Services
  • Job Description

    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 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

    As an Environmental Specialist, you will be protecting our Natural Resources by ensuring the Missouri Clean Water Law and implementing regulations in the Central Field Operations region.

    • Schedule and conduct inspections, investigations, and provide compliance assistance to wastewater and stormwater facilities within the Central Field Operations region.
    • Conduct water monitoring and sampling during inspections and investigations.
    • Prepare documentation (reports, concerns, correspondence, photographs, and forms) accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Respond to other duties as assigned, including investigating environmental emergencies in the field such as sanitary sewer overflows and fish kills.


    • Writing : Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
    • Reasoning : Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
    • Customer Service : Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
    • Environmental Science : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor, control, abate, and prevent pollutants.


    Equivalent to those typically gained by:

    • A Bachelor’s degree with a science major or a non-science major with 30 hours of science coursework. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
    • Experience relevant to the position, such as fieldwork, lab work, inspections, business writing, technical writing


    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.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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