Domestic Wastewater Permit Writer

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 Lewis and Clark State Office Building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 6510 1.

• Review applications for and draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) operating permits for domestic wastewater discharging facilities, including major and municipal facilities.
• Gain a general working knowledge of various wastewater treatment technologies, nomenclature, and expected performance capabilities.
• Correspond with permittees, consultants, stakeholders, or other interested persons regarding permit requirements.
• Conduct Cost Analyses for Compliance for Publicly Owned Treatment Works in accordance with state statutes using current financial information when available or other readily available resources.
• Become proficient with and implement applicable state statutes as well as state and federal regulations regarding the NPDES permit requirements and processes.
• Attend trainings and conferences to maintain technical understanding of the NPDES program to include the various wastewater treatment technologies utilized around the state of Missouri.
• Attend, in coordination with regional office team members, occasional field/site visits when necessary to gain a better understanding of a specific treatment technology.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding timely and professionally to inquiries from other department team members, permittees, consultants, and the general public.

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

• 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.
• Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience. Preferred degree program would include the following: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology or Water Management, Physical 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.

Ashley Grupe, Operating Permits Section Manager, 573-526-5781 or ashley.grupe@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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