Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst

The Monitoring Unit in the Air Quality Analysis Section is a team dedicated to protecting the air that we breathe every day. You will work with stakeholders, industry, and other like-minded professionals to ensure that the quality of our valuable air resource is maintained, enhanced, and ensured for future generations. 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.

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.

This position will be located at 1659 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, Missouri, with the Air Pollution Control Program, Air Quality Analysis Section, Monitoring Unit.

• Daily pollutant and meteorological monitoring, Smoke observing and forecasting.
• Monitor and report Exceedances of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards .
• Prepare forecasts for Ozone and PM25
• Prepare Quarterly Meteorological Reports for monitoring network.
• Assist with development of the Annual Air Monitoring Network Plan 2024 Monitoring Network Plan
• Assess potential air quality impacts from new construction projects.

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

• Analysis and Assessment : Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Manages and Organizes Information : Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
• 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. GIS experience preferred.

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, Chemistry, Biology, Meteorology, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management 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.

Kurt Heine, Monitoring Unit Chief at 573-751-0750 or kurt.heine@dnr.mo.gov

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Aarick Roberto, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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