Minor Domestic Permits Unit Chief

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

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 the Lewis and Clark State Office Building at 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Lead and supervise four Environmental Program Assistant/Analysts, and one Administrative Support Assistant
• Oversee operating permitting activity for minor domestic discharging facilities drafted and processed by the Minor Domestic Permits Unit. This will include assigning applications, reviewing drafted permits for consistency and accuracy, and ensure implementation of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to wastewater permitting
• Coordinate with internal sections, programs, and regional offices of the department as well as external private, state, and federal agencies
• Lead and coach your team in building their effectiveness and success for future growth in the department or other areas
• Lead or assist the Operating Permit Section to improve permit processing efficiency and assist in the goal of backlog reduction.

Qualifications - All you need for success

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

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 – 6 years of relevant experience (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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 trainings 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Ashley Grupe, Operating Permits Section Chief at , or

Or

Aarick Roberto, Recruiter at

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.