State On-Scene Coordinator - ESP0075

Salary: $1,819 - $2,223 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience
Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Environmental Services Program, and will be located at the Southwest Regional Office, 2040 West Woodland, Springfield, MO 65807
Why you'll love this position: Are you ready to take on a new job that will provide a perfect platform to grow yourself and your career? If you love, hunting, fishing, hiking, or just being out in nature, and are passionate about protecting the environment, this is the job for you. This is a critical hazardous substance spill cleanup position that is crucial in protecting the public, property, and environment. The successful candidate works with numerous local, state, and federal agencies and officials to ensure hazardous substance emergencies, including oil and chemical spills, are mitigated and successfully cleaned up.
What you'll do:

• Provide on-scene response to environmental emergencies, manmade and natural disasters which may include oversight of cleanup contractors and responsible parties, directing a state contractor, working with other agencies and the public providing technical assistance and direction.
• Attend local emergency planning committee meetings, regional homeland security oversight committee meetings, and additional planning and response-related functions.
• Support emergency and disaster planning within the Department and thoroughly understand Chapter 260.500-550 Revised Statutes of Missouri regulations.
• Become proficient with multiple pieces of monitoring and detection equipment and perform maintenance, calibration, and inspection on equipment including personal protective equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the public, the regulated community, local, state, and federal agencies, etc.
• You will aid in completing inspections and investigations for the Hazardous Waste Program. These activities will require you to use gained regulatory knowledge and apply it during inspections, investigations, and report writing. Tasks will also include providing compliance and general assistance to the public and regulated entities. You will work with a team of other Air and Land Section staff.

All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in natural science (Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field) and 0-1 year of relevant hazardous materials management experience. (Substitutions in lieu of a 4-year degree may be allowed)
• Valid driver's license and credentials adequate to access federal facilities (REAL I.D. compliant)
• Pass a criminal background check, submit to a medical examination to be cleared for duty by the Department's occupational health physician, and be able to distinguish colors
• Ability to wear respiratory protection (APR and SCBA) and successful participation in a respiratory protection program
• Work outdoors during all weather conditions
• Ability to work after hours and travel, including responding to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day, is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced hazardous materials technician
• Ability to lift, move, and transport samples and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management
• Highly motivated, self-starter possessing dedication and excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience as a firefighter/first responder or as a laborer/project manager for a hazardous substance and oil cleanup contractor
• Live within a 45-minute (maximum) travel distance from the above-designated office location.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Cody Garner, cody.garner@dnr.mo.gov
or
Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.