Disaster Coordinator/State On-Scene Coordinator - ESP0140

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks an Environmental Emergency Response Coordinator to lead ESF #3 operations during state emergencies and coordinate with MDNR partners. This role involves liaison work within the MDRF, participation in regional meetings, and on-scene response oversight of environmental incidents.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a natural science and 4–6 years of disaster coordination or hazardous materials experience, plus the ability to obtain necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field and 4–6 years of disaster coordination or hazardous materials experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentials to access federal facilities (REAL I.D. compliant).

Responsibilities

• Lead ESF #3 (Public Works and Engineering) coordination for state emergencies.
• Liaise for Recovery Support Function RSF #6 within the MDRF.
• Represent the department at SEMA Regional Coordination meetings.
• Serve as a Homeland Security Advisory Committee voting member.
• Oversee on-site response to environmental emergencies and coordinate with contractors and other agencies.

Skills

Hazardous Materials

Incident Management

Project Management

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or related field

Job description

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 2710 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109. General work hours are 8-5 Monday to Friday with occasional after hours and travel, including responding to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day. The candidate must live within 45 minutes of the primary office location listed above for response purposes. The candidate must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

• You will serve as the team lead of the Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3 (Public Works and Engineering). These duties require coordination and supervision of a team of responders, throughout the division and department, to the State Emergency Operation Center during declared state emergencies. It also involves coordination and participation in many disaster-related exercises and training events.
• You will be the department liaison for Recovery Support Function (RSF) #6, Natural and Cultural Resources, within the Missouri Disaster Recovery Framework (MDRF).
• You will be the department liaison at SEMA Regional Coordination meetings
• Sit as a Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) voting member
• Sit as a DNR representative on the Missouri Bio-security Committee
• You will be the department’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) coordinator.
• You will provide on-scene response to environmental emergencies, manmade and natural disasters which may include oversight of cleanup contractors and responsible parties, directing a state contractor, working with other agencies and the public providing technical assistance and direction.
• You will attend local emergency planning committee meetings, regional homeland security oversight committee meetings, and additional planning and response-related functions.
• You will answer the Department’s 24-hour emergency spill reporting hotline, and coordinate/communicate with Department management, regional office staff, program staff, and other agencies concerning hazardous substance spills to the environment. Collect detailed documentation and take photographs at incidents for submission of timely reports for an incident.
• You will become proficient with multiple pieces of monitoring and detection equipment and perform maintenance, calibration, and inspection on equipment including personal protective equipment.
• You will support emergency and disaster planning within the Department and thoroughly understand Chapter 260.500-550 Revised Statutes of Missouri regulations.

• This position is required to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and credentials adequate to access federal facilities (REAL I.D compliant).

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Hazardous Materials: Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Incident Management: Knowledge of tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in natural science (Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field) and 4-6 years of disaster coordination or hazardous materials technician experience. (Substitutions may be allowed)

(Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

Applicant must submit to medical monitoring to be cleared for duty by the department’s occupational health physician and be able to distinguish colors.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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 training 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.

Sean Counihan, Environmental Emergency Response Section Chief at 573-522-9279 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]