Environmental Specialist - NER0029

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 Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Drive, Macon, Missouri.

You will be joining the Land Unit of the Northeast Regional Office, where you will work to ensure the proper management and disposal of wastes within the Northeast Region. You will perform technical work implementing the Missouri Solid Waste Management Laws and Regulations; and the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Law and Regulations to evaluate and determine environmental compliance and assist the general public and regulated entities.

• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections of hazardous waste generators in the Northeast Region.
• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections of permitted sanitary landfills, transfer stations, and infectious waste facilities in the Northeast Region.
• Schedule and conduct environmental inspections of scrap tire collection centers, scrap tire haulers, and scrap tire processors in the Northeast Region.
• Provide compliance and technical assistance to the regulated community and general public on hazardous and solid waste requirements, both in the office and onsite.
• Receive and enter citizen concerns regarding improper management and disposal of regulated wastes.
• Schedule and conduct investigations into citizen’s concerns regarding the improper management or disposal of regulated wastes.
• Conduct emergency response to situations that may require immediate action, including outside regular work hours.
• Prepare documentation (permits, reports, correspondence, photographs, data entry, forms) that is timely and accurate.
• Obtain certification as a landfill operator and obtain 40-hour Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.

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

• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills : Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• A bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Geology, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.

(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 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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