Waste Management Unit Chief - 4100064

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 in the Solid Waste Management Program, 1730 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO.

• Ensure citizens and regulated entities comply with solid waste management law and regulations.
• Assist citizens and regulated entities with compliance solutions.
• Apply consistent enforcement actions when applicable.
• Communicate regularly with State intra-agency and interagency teams.
• Coordinate work plan inspection activities.

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

• Environmental Science: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
• Analysis and Assessment: Using information technology to access, collect, analyze, maintain, and convey data/information.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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, and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Experience in data analytics is preferred (additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience).
• Three or more years of experience as an Environmental Program Analyst.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

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.

Michael Parris, Environmental Program Manager, 573-526-3918 or michael.parris@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy (DNR Recruiter), 573-526-1640 or sally.namassy@dnr.mo.gov