Salary: $1,412.00 - $2,182.00 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey, Land Reclamation Program and located at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position: Join a team of enthusiastic, construction-minded professionals with an appreciation to work with landowners and the outdoors to fulfill our mission to assure beneficial restoration of mined lands and to protect public health, safety and the environment from the adverse effects of mining with the state of Missouri.

What you’ll do:

• The core responsibility of this position is to conduct realty work, prepare environmental assessments, coordinate design activities such as soil and water sampling, prepare design memos, write and review construction specifications, assist in organizing and conducting pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, oversee construction activities, inspect projects during construction to assure compliance with engineering plans and specifications, inspect completed projects for maintenance needs on assigned AML projects.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge and implement all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, policies and procedures pertaining to administering the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate consultants, contractors and landowners involved with any AML project in order to coordinate reclamation work in the most appropriate manner.
• Conduct site assessments of Abandoned Mine Lands to determine if reclamation is eligible for funding.
• Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies as necessary to effectively resolve AML project issues arising from NEPA compliance, design limitations, construction problems, etc.
• Complete and carry out other assignments made by program director and/or unit chief.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year B.S. in Soil Science, Plant Science, Agriculture, or other environmental studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Traverse rough terrain on foot.
• Operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle over rough terrain and on public roads. A valid Missouri driver’s license is required.
• Learn and utilize complex technical laws, regulations, engineering plans, construction procedures and regulatory procedures.
• Frequent Overnight Travel
• Knowledge of soil science
• Knowledge of GIS would be beneficial.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Mike Mueller at 573-526-5887 or mike.mueller@dnr.mo.gov

or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter) 573-526-1640 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.