Environmental Services Attorney: Public Utilities & Compliance

City of Springfield, Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (zero-dollar premiums)

LAGERS pension program

Life/Dental/Cafeteria Plan

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Assistant City Attorney for Environmental Services to provide advanced legal services in environmental law for a major utility. You will advise on regulations and support operations, permitting, and compliance in collaboration with regulatory agencies.

Open levels (Attorney III–V) depending on qualifications, with pathways to handle enforcement matters, contracts, and project support for Clean Water and Solid Waste programs.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in environmental compliance and public utilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on water quality, stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste regulations.
• Support utility operations, contracts, enforcement matters and permitting.
• Coordinate with agencies like MDC, EPA and internal staff.

Skills

Environmental law

Public sector law

Education

Law degree

Missouri bar license

Job description

The City of Springfield is seeking an Assistant City Attorney for Environmental Services to provide advanced legal services in environmental law for a major utility. You will advise on regulations and support operations, permitting, and compliance in collaboration with regulatory agencies.

Open levels (Attorney III–V) depending on qualifications, with pathways to handle enforcement matters, contracts, and project support for Clean Water and Solid Waste programs.