Job Summary - Why you'll love this position 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, Air Pollution Control Program, Compliance and Enforcement Section. Responsibilities - What you'll do Responsible for advising, reviewing, and approving ambient air quality analyses associated with permitting in accordance with state and federal guidance, policy, and regulations. Must stay current on all air regulations, guidance, policy, computer software, and data availability. Work closely with company representatives, consultants, and permit writers. Possess a thorough understanding of how the computer modeling software work, the proposed permitting project, a thorough knowledge of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a thorough knowledge of Risk Assessment Levels (RAL) for hazardous air pollutants (HAP), the ability to interpret results from the computer modeling. Interpret federal guidance and regulations and stay abreast of changing regulations and be able to understand how the change affects the permitting process. A decision on whether to issue a permit is impacted significantly by the recommendation of this person. Responsible for making recommendations for special conditions to be included within the permit. The recommendations can include things such as stack testing requirements and air quality monitoring. Serves as point of contact for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), company representatives, consultants, and permit writers when dealing with air quality analysis in permitting. Qualifications - All you need for success To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Decision Support:

Knowledge of decision-based theories, methods, and tools for identifying, synthesizing, representing, and evaluating the important aspects of a decision situation and prescribing the recommended course for decision makers and other stakeholders.

Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct, brief, clear and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Written Communication:

Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Equivalent to those typically gained by : Bachelor's degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Knowledge of and experience with Missouri Air Conservation regulations and the Clean Air Act. Background in meteorology or atmospheric science. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Kendall Hale, Engineering Section Chief at 573-522-1188 or kendall.hale@dnr.mo.gov Or Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.