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Environmental Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$77,833 / year median in Missouri
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Compliance:
Completing compliance monitoring, permitting, and reporting for operations sites. Act as subject matter expert regarding protocols and compliance with relevant regulations and policies including CWA, RCRA, CAA, PDW, ISO, TAOC, and other internal and external requirements.Field Work:
Provide support to and troubleshoot all environmental sampling and analysis for operations sites, including meteorological stations, air monitoring, and permitting NPDES monitoring.Analysis:
Read, interpret, and remain current on governmental regulations, especially any monitoring requirements.Project Management:
Implement and manage projects to enhance sampling and analysis.Implement Systems:
Develop and implement systems to manage programs or day-to-day activities of the workforce across all environmental functions. Conduct waste stream characterization, annual/biennial reporting, exception reporting, waste reduction program, shipments, data entry, inspections, training implementation and program management, labeling, manifest tracking, and filing. Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance. If supervising, maintain EHS (environmental, health, and safety) compliance by holding direct reports accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; evaluating employee EHS performance via field observations and document review; reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and providing feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance. Other duties as assigned.Education & Experience:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry (or related degree) or equivalent work experience. OSHA safety training preferred. Valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient knowledge of data collection systems, software, and hardware. Basic knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Basic knowledge of current environmental best management practices and compliance techniques/technologies.Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to use telephone/radio and computer/tablet. Work is performed in a standard office setting and outdoors. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and vibrations. Occasionally required to work around heavy equipment. Required to wear PPE including respirator, head protection, eye protection, and foot protection, and required to work near moving mechanical parts. Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, talk, and hear; Occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision. Occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds. Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans. Experience Required 4 year(s): If no degree, equivalent work experience is required. Education Required High School or better Preferred Bachelors or better Licenses & Certifications Required Personal Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements