Program Specialist: Grants & Compliance for Environmental Programs

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks a grants-focused professional to manage grants, review applications, and provide technical financial guidance for the Solid Waste Management District program in Jefferson City. The role emphasizes compliance, data handling, and stakeholder training.

Applicants typically hold a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience and must be flexible to adapt to changes and evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of grant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to access, analyze, maintain, and disseminate data.

Responsibilities

• Review SWMD grant applications for completeness and compliance.
• Perform Biennial Financial Monitoring for SWMDs with under $250,000 funding.
• Assist with development and use of Qualtrics reporting system; train users.
• Attend conferences or webinars on recycling, waste reduction, or related topics to build subject matter expertise.

Skills

Grants management

Regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks a grants-focused professional to manage grants, review applications, and provide technical financial guidance for the Solid Waste Management District program in Jefferson City. The role emphasizes compliance, data handling, and stakeholder training.

Applicants typically hold a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience and must be flexible to adapt to changes and evolving regulations.