Pollution Prevention Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	Pollution Prevention Specialist
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment	Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department	OEWRI-Water Research Inst
HR Home Department	020700 COLLEGE OF NATL & APP SCIENCE
Pay Grade	42
Proposed Salary	$50,000 – $55,000
Sponsorship Information	Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?	No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type	Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The Pollution Prevention Specialist provides pollution prevention technical assistance to companies and organizations to help them reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimize operational costs and assist them in achieving their overall sustainability goals. This position performs Pollution Prevention site assessments at companies to help them reduce waste and energy, manages associated grants, supervises student interns on pollution prevention and sustainability projects, markets the pollution prevention technical assistance services to regional companies and organizations, builds partnerships with trade associations, and assists in various sustainability projects at companies.
Description of Primary Duties	Performs technical onsite assessments at companies and organizations to review processes and identify opportunities for waste and energy reductions. Includes detailed analysis, including process mapping, quantifying reductions and cost savings, researching opportunities, and developing final reports. Supports general sustainability program implementation projects for organizations. Other tasks as assigned to support the Sustainability resources Program within the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment, supervision, and project development is preferred. Experience in process analysis/mapping, waste reduction, and energy efficiency is preferred.Skills: Strong technical, analytical, math, and research skills are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, computer application skills, and the ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical data are required. The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively with client organizations is required.Other: Frequent day travel on a regular basis within the state of Missouri is required and will include an occasional overnight stay. Must have a driver’s license.This is a grant funded position and continuation of this position is dependent on ongoing grant funding.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description	https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1312.htm
Open Date	11/03/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	First date of consideration will be December 7, 2026. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.This is a grant funded position and continuation of this position is dependent on ongoing grant funding.
Equal Opportunity Statement	Non-Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20260290FTS
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88889

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* What discipline is your Bachelor degree?(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a valid driver’s license?
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- Yes, I have a valid driver’s license from another state.
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