State of Missouri
Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst - 4100102
State of Missouri, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
Location
1730 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Job Purpose Serve as primary contact and expert in the program regarding household hazardous wastes.
Aid the general public regarding recycling and management options for household hazardous wastes such as electronics, paints, oil, antifreeze and household cleaners.
Coordinate efforts for the Christmas tree light recycling effort annually.
Attend seminars and conferences occasionally throughout the year.
Assist with hazardous waste enforcement cases and inspections.
Required Skills
Hazardous Materials: Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal.
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.
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.
Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self‑learning and development.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience; Preferred degree programs include any of 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 for denying consideration to any applicant.
Benefits & Work-Life Balance Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote 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.
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.
Salary Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.
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.
Contact: Brandon Backus, Unit Chief at 573‑751‑5404 or brandon.backus@dnr.mo.gov.
or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov.
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Job Purpose Serve as primary contact and expert in the program regarding household hazardous wastes.
Aid the general public regarding recycling and management options for household hazardous wastes such as electronics, paints, oil, antifreeze and household cleaners.
Coordinate efforts for the Christmas tree light recycling effort annually.
Attend seminars and conferences occasionally throughout the year.
Assist with hazardous waste enforcement cases and inspections.
Required Skills
Hazardous Materials: Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal.
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.
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.
Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self‑learning and development.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience; Preferred degree programs include any of 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 for denying consideration to any applicant.
Benefits & Work-Life Balance Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote 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.
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.
Salary Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.
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.
Contact: Brandon Backus, Unit Chief at 573‑751‑5404 or brandon.backus@dnr.mo.gov.
or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov.
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