What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist position at City of Springfield, MO?
Description
Our Environmental Services department is seeking an Environmental Specialist to perform environmental monitoring, conduct research and provide technical assistance to ensure environmental compliance for the City of Springfield's Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill. This position participates in environmental studies, investigations, plans, and construction projects while sampling the environment to ensure sustainability efforts are effective and meeting all regulations and standards as set forth by other agencies and permits.
Environmental Services is responsible for operating critical utilities, protecting the environment, and for complying with all state and federal environmental regulations. Like many other communities across the nation, Springfield is addressing the challenge of increasingly stringent environmental regulations from every front. From stormwater and wastewater to air quality and drinking water, as regulations continue to evolve, our community is required to devote more money and resources to comply.
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Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Requires graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field;
AND
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience;
- Experience in closely related disciplines may be substituted in lieu of specified experience on a 2 to 1 ratio based on length and equivalency of experience;
- A Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of work experience.
Licensing/Certification
- Possess a valid Driver's License;
- Possess or obtain and maintain certification as MDNR Solid Waste Technician, MDNR Asbestos Supervisor and Inspector Licenses, 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper), and USEPA Method 9 Visual Opacity within probationary period.
Functions
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Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
