Environmental Program Specialist - AVCRAD

A position in the Missouri National Guard Facilities Division is more than a job, it's a calling. Our maintenance personnel support soldiers that protect and aid Missourians citizens.

This position will be located at MO AVCRAD, Springfield, MO.

• This is a seasoned professional environmental/natural resources position that requires deep technical knowledge of an area or thorough knowledge of multiple areas.
• Positions will be expected to broadly interpret the principles, theories, and concepts of a scientific specialty and its regulatory requirements.
• Employees are usually considered statewide experts in their area(s), known outside the boundaries of state government, and influence standards at the agency, state, and national level.
• Work involves preparing/reviewing technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance, recommending/drafting legislation and rules, and providing expert testimony when needed.
• At this level, employees serve as technical leadership and will develop/implement strategies and procedures for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental and natural resources data/information, designing research and forecasting models, and reviewing technical work of others.
• In addition to those identified in the previous levels:
  Ability to apply relevant statistical methods to the interpretation and utilization of gathered data. Ability to discern when legal assistance is required in conducting inspections and investigations.

Package and handle hazardous materials, and identify and dispose of hazardous waste; capability to establish and maintain effective workplace relationships with others; performs such travel as necessary in accomplishment of assigned duties, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Performing physically demanding tasks like lifting heavy materials, working in cramped spaces, and maintaining various positions like kneeling and standing.
• Potentially working in conditions with noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Be able to pass a background check.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Missouri National Guard to meet organizational needs. Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Additionally, while this job posting outlines ideal qualifications and requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to think broadly about their background and skill set, and to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

The Missouri National Guard will consider all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed in the role.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

MO National Guard, Human Resources,  or hr.ng.gov