Disaster Response & Emergency Coordination Lead

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

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