Human Resources Program
Employment Opportunities
The Human Resources Program provides assistance to the Division of Administrative Support and the 2,000-plus employees of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. As part of the Division of Administrative Support, our program administers the personnel policies and procedures of the Department and the State of Missouri.
Our program works to ensure that the needs of our employees -- our customers -- are met so they can take care of their customers, the citizens of Missouri.
If you are a visitor to this site, we invite you to see what the Department of Natural Resources has to offer and the benefits of working with the Department. We appreciate your feedback and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Summer Internships
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Professional Development Program. Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2013. Read more.
Vacancy Announcements
The table below is a status report of recently applied for positions. Please use this report to find the status of a position you have applied for. The status of a position is updated at the time that Human Resources receives the information. The status descriptions listed at the bottom of this page are the standard "default" descriptions, however; the descriptions may be more specific if information is given to better inform candidates.
| Division Of State Parks | Program | Position Title | Position Number | County | Position Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSP |
Weston Bend State Park | Interpretive Resource Tech @ 50% FTE | 7021104 |
Platte | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park | Park Historic Site Specialist I/II | 7051008 |
Clay | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Lake Ozarks State Park | Park Historic Site Specialist I/II | 7030520 |
Camden & Miller | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Table Rock State Park | Park Maintenance Worker II | 7031104 |
Stone & Taney | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Table Rock State Park | Park Maintenance Worker II | 7031103 |
Stone & Taney | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Bennett Springs State Park | Park Historic Site Specialist III | 7030101 |
Dallas & Laclede | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 15, 2013 |
DSP |
Ranger Program / Graham Cave State Park | Park Ranger Corporal | 7011027 |
Montgomery | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 7, 2013 |
DSP |
Ranger Program / Roaring River State Park | Park Ranger | 7011020 |
Barry | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 7, 2013 |
DSP |
Hawn State Park | Park Maintenance Worker III | 7040504 |
Ste. Genevieve | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 7, 2013 |
DSP |
Trail of Tears State Park | Park Maintenance Worker III | 7041403 |
Cape Girardeau | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 6, 2013 |
DSP |
Financial and Information Resources Management Program | Budget Analyst III | 7010202 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 29, 2013 |
DSP |
Facility & Visitor Services Program | Park Operations and Planning Coordinator | 7010622 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 26, 2013 |
DSP |
Ranger Program / Knob Noster State Park | Park Ranger | 7011030 |
Johnson | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 26, 2013 |
DSP |
Lake Ozark State Park | Park Maintenance Worker II | 7030513 |
Camden & Miller | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 23, 2013 |
DSP |
Finger Lakes State Park | Park Maintenance Worker III | 7070301 |
Boone | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 18, 2013 |
DSP |
Aerial Device Crew | Heavy Equipment Operator | 7010921 |
Camden | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 18, 2013 |
DSP |
Sam A. Baker State Park | Natural Resources Manager (Band 1) |
|
Wayne | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 4, 2013 |
DSP |
State Historic Preservation Program | Cultural Resource Preservationist I/II |
|
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 4, 2013 |
DSP |
Pomme de Terre State Park | Natural Resources Manager (Band 1) |
|
Hickory | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 4, 2013 |
DSP |
State Historic Preservation Program | Cultural Resource Preservationist I/II |
|
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | March 18, 2013 |
DSP |
Babler State Park | Interpretive Resource Specialist III | 7070103 |
St. Louis County | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | February 5, 2013 |
DSP |
Interpretation Program | Administrative Office Support Assistant | 7010409 |
Cole | position has been filled | May 16, 2013 |
DSP |
Financial and Information Resources Management Program | Account Clerk II | 7010214 |
Cole | Position has been filled | April 23, 2013 |
DSP |
Interpretive Resource Management Program | Museum Curator Coordinator | 7010523 |
Cole | Position has been filled | April 23, 2013 |
DSP |
Facility Visitor Services Program | Public Information Specialist I | 7010623 |
Cole | Position has been filled | April 18, 2013 |
DSP |
Babler State Park | Senior Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | 7070112 |
St. Louis County | Position has been filled | April 18, 2013 |
DSP |
St. Joe State Park | Park Maintenance Worker II | 7041204 |
St. Francois | Position has been filled | April 18, 2013 |
DSP |
Hawn State Park | Office Support Assistant | 7040506 |
Ste. Genevieve | Position has been filled. | April 18, 2013 |
| Division Of Environmental Quality | Program | Position Title | Position Number |
County | Position Status | Last Updated |
DEQ |
Southwest Regional Office | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | SWR0017 |
Camden | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 21, 2013 |
DEQ |
Southwest Regional Office | Senior Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | SWR0006 |
Greene | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 26, 2013 |
DEQ |
Air Pollution Control Program | Environmental Manager (Band 2) | 4030012 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 22, 2013 |
DEQ |
St. Louis Regional Office | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | SLR0040 |
St. Louis County | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 22, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Management Analysis Specialist II | 4120011 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 3, 2013 |
DEQ |
Northeast Regioanl Office | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | NER0037 |
Macon | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | April 2, 2013 |
DEQ |
Administration | Management Analysis Specialist II | 4A10080 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | February 28, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4050283 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | January 3, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Engineer III | 4120605 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | December 10, 2012 |
DEQ |
Air Pollution Control Program | Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | 4030016 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | November 30, 2012 |
DEQ |
Administration | Management Analysis Specialst I | 4A10060 |
Cole | Position will not be filled at this time. |
May 16, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4050119 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 20, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | 4050235 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 17, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist IV | 4050095 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 17, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | 4050071 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 17, 2013 |
DEQ |
Kansas City Regional Office | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | KCR0040 |
Jackson | Position has been filled |
May 16, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4120221 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 15, 2013 |
DEQ |
Environmental Services Program | Senior Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | ESP0120 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 14, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4050282 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 14, 2013 |
DEQ |
Kansas City Regional Office | Environmental Specialist IV | KCR0022 |
Jackson | Position has been filled |
May 9, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4120112 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 7, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4120423 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 6, 2013 |
DEQ |
St. Louis Regional Office | Water Specialist I/II/III | SLR0044 |
St. Louis County | Position has been filled |
May 1, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Engineer III | 4120211 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
May 1, 2013 |
DEQ |
St. Louis Regional Office | Environmental Specialist IV | SLR0017 |
St. Louis County | Position has been filled |
May 1, 2013 |
DEQ |
Air Pollution Control Program | Environmental Engineer IV | 4030094 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
April 25, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist IV | 4050002 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
April 25, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist IV | 4050033 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
April 25, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4120261 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
April 22, 2013 |
DEQ |
Water Protection Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4120256 |
Cole | Position has been filled |
April 19, 2013 |
DEQ |
Hazardous Waste Program | Environmental Specialist I/II/III | 4050042 |
St. Louis County | Position has been filled |
April 19, 2013 |
DEQ |
Northeast Regional Office | Office Support Assistant (Keyboarding) | NER0008 |
Macon | Position has been filled |
April 11, 2013 |
| Division Of Geology and Land Survey | Program | Position Title | Position Number |
County | Position Status | Last Updated |
DGLS |
Geological Survey Program | Design/Development Survey Manager Band 2 | 5030104 |
Phelps | Position has been filled | April 18, 2013 |
| Division Of Energy | Program | Position Title | Position Number |
County | Position Status | Last Updated |
ENERGY |
Policy | Energy Engineer | <EC0015 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 16, 2013 |
ENERGY |
Policy | Planner III | MEC0017 |
Cole | Application process closed - interviews and selection in progress | May 16, 2013 |
| Division Of Administrative Support | Program | Position Title | Position Number |
County | Position Status | Last Updated |
DAS |
Human Resource Program | Personnel Analyst II | 3DAS037 |
Cole | Not filling at this time. | April 18, 2013 |
Default explanations of the the three possible Position Status’ listed in the table are:
- Application process closed – interviews and selection in progress: The vacancy has been posted to DNR employees and / or letters were sent to candidates from the merit register. Human Resources will determine eligibility on candidates that have requested to be considered and forwards the resumes to the hiring program to be reviewed. The hiring program conducts interviews and forwards the selected candidate to Human Resources for approval. Once Human Resources approval is given, the hiring program will offer the position to the selected candidate.
- Position has been filled: The hiring program has offered the position to the selected candidate and they have accepted.
- Position will not be filled at this time: The hiring program and/or Human Resources have decided not to complete the hiring process at this time.
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Economist in Jefferson City, Missouri
Performs and/or reviews economic analysis and research in the areas of public utility operation/energy supply and consumption patterns; natural resources usage and impacts/economic feasibility of renewable energy applications; or health issues and associated public policy. Coordinates and monitors research efforts of private contractors/ consultants. Assists others in incorporating economic data and analysis into planning and evaluation activities. Assists legal staff with the preparation of briefs and cross-examination of witnesses; testifies as an expert witness in hearings and cases; constructs theoretical and economic models for studies of public utilities, including cost of service, price and income elasticities, projections of future demand, and comparative operational efficiencies of companies in a given industry; develops and presents economic (employment, environmental, and other) analyses of alternative policy scenarios with respect to regulatory changes in the utility power industry, especially its impact on low-income and other smaller consumers, and utility investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy resources;
Participates in planning and organizing the design and development of economic research projects pertaining to the forecasting of future water and/or energy needs throughout the state; develops economic analyses of alternative strategies and actions to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impacts, and promote production and use of renewable fuels in Missouri; develops and performs economic analysis and research on alternative policy scenarios associated with issues on present and future surface water and groundwater use; develops economic studies associated with natural resources usage and impacts; reviews economic analysis prepared by the Corps of Engineers or others as it relates to water supply, hydropower, or water commerce; provides economic analysis of testimony filed by the Corps of Engineers, governments, groups, and individuals involved with Missouri natural resources issues. Analyzes Corps of Engineers data collection practices for recreation and waterborne commerce and researches issues related to Mississippi and Missouri River operations and federal water resources planning guidelines. Performs other related work as assigned.
Requires: Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited college or university including 6 earned credit hours in Microeconomic Theory, Regulatory Economics, or Econometrics, or a closely related field. Intermediate knowledge of modern economic principles and theories and their specific application to research and planning. Intermediate knowledge of, and familiarity with the methods used in establishing samples, devising comprehensive surveys and research projects, and making analyses involving the application of statistical measures. Intermediate knowledge of energy supply and demand patterns and their relation to short- and long-term energy economic forecasting. Intermediate knowledge of public utilities, including labor costs and rate theories, and the legal framework within which utilities operate. Intermediate knowledge of economic analysis and planning as it relates to interstate water alternatives. Intermediate knowledge of the fields of health economics and public policy, and familiarity with public health, gerontology, epidemiology, and industrial organization. Ability to utilize economic models and econometric techniques to interpret and forecast economic, demographic, health, energy supply/demand trends, and their impact on utilities, businesses, the environment, and residents of the state. Ability to utilize statistical methods and mathematical techniques to develop economic studies and econometric models. Knowledge of field sufficient to testify as an expert witness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and with representatives of other public and private agencies. Working knowledge of economic practices, principles, and modeling techniques as applied to interstate water and energy issues.
ALTERNATE REQUIREMENTS: Completion of all coursework requirements for a Ph.D. in Economics including 6 earned credit hours in Microeconomic Theory, Regulatory Economics, Econometrics, or a closely related field; and, one or more years of professional applied research or teaching experience in the field of Economics, or a Master's degree in Economics and two or more years of professional applied research or teaching experience in the field of Economics.
Reply by mail to:
Dana Muessig, Human Resources
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
1101 Riverside Drive, PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
