Job Description

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. This position will be in our Saint Louis Regional Office located at 7545 South Lindbergh Blvd, suite 210, St. Louis, MO 63125. Supervisor responsible for communicating technical knowledge regarding on-board diagnostic (OBD II) systems on regulated vehicles to assist the program, inspection/repair community, and motorists in understanding and resolving emissions compliance issues. Frequent use of contractor's emissions test tablet to run OBD test and document all anomalies that are not associated with the official test procedure outlined in the contract agreement by the state and the contractor. Supervise vehicle emissions inspection data analysis/research using spreadsheets, databases, and emission inspection software to identify and document occurrences of emissions inspection fraud. Develop reports to support corresponding enforcement actions and assign team members to cases. Serve as back-up for the section in the absence of the Environmental Program Manager. This position will serve as back-up for Imprest Fund security and regular fund reconciliation duties. Supervisor over the compliance testing and troubleshooting of vehicle emissions testing software and procedures. Analyze and provide updates regarding vehicle communication failures from all emissions test stations and conduct some field inspections (covert and overt audits). Run a variety of technical reports using emissions test data provided by the contractor software to identify clean scans, vehicle emissions components tampering, and emissions test station performance. This position is required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills: Vehicle Maintenance: Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Database Management Systems: Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data. 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. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Bachelor of science degree with 4 - 6 years of skilled technical experience in automotive, OBD II systems, protocols, and parameter identification, vehicle emissions testing software, troubleshooting vehicle communication failures, running technical reports, coordinating with contractors in validating software releases and their efficacy, processing non-communication, readiness issues, clean scanning, and detecting use of simulators. 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. 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. Samantha Schmidt, Administrative Manager, 573-751-8227 or Samantha.Schmidt@dnr.mo.gov Or Aarick Roberto (Recruiter), 573-522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov