Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 14, 2024
  • Salary: $43,656-$53,352 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:53352
  • Full Time
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Environmental Services
  • Project Management
  • 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 the Lewis and Clark State Office Building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

    • Review applications for and draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System operating permits for domestic wastewater discharging facilities.
    • Gain a general working knowledge of various wastewater treatment technologies, nomenclature, and expected performance capabilities.
    • 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 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements and processes.
    • Attend trainings and conferences to maintain technical understanding of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program to include the various wastewater treatment technologies utilized around the state of Missouri.
    • Conduct, 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.
  • 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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