Industrial Permit Writer

About the Role

This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Water Protection Program, Water Pollution Control Branch, located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, Jefferson City, Missouri. The role involves protecting Missouri's water quality by working with permittees, consultants, and other interested parties, and implementing rules for water protection. This posting is for positions in the Industrial, Major & Municipal Domestic, and Minor Domestic Units.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses of permit applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Only operating permits for domestic, municipal, industrial, stormwater, and/or agriculturally related facilities.
• In the Industrial Unit, this may include Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to ensure compliance with Missouri Clean Water Law and regulations.
• Draft permits, issue public notices, review input, and issue Missouri State Operating Permits.
• Review all comments received on draft permits and proposed facilities, update draft permits as needed, and respond to all comments.
• Become proficient with and implement applicable state statutes, state and federal regulations (e.g., Missouri Clean Water Law, Clean Water Act).
• Provide compliance assistance and rule interpretation for permittees, potential permittees, neighbors, and other interested parties.
• Gain a general working knowledge of various wastewater pollutants, treatment technologies, nomenclature, and expected performance capabilities.
• Correspond with permittees, consultants, stakeholders, or other interested parties regarding permit requirements and decisions.
• Coordinate with permittees, the Missouri Geological Survey, Water Protection Program (WPP) engineering team members, legal counsel, and others to implement requirements.
• Attend occasional field/site visits when necessary to understand specific treatment technologies or processes.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding timely and professionally to inquiries.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Self-Management
• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Attention to Detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred degree programs include: Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology or Water Management, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, or a closely related field.
• (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration.

Contact Information

• Operating Permits Section: 573-522-4502, or [email protected]
• Sally Namassy, Recruiter: [email protected]