Description
The City of Springfield's Environmental Services Department is seeking individuals that are interested in making a difference in our community by joining the team as an Environmental Manager.
In this leadership role, you will oversee environmental compliance for the City’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System, outdoor air quality program, and hazardous waste operations while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. From managing landfill gas systems and directing field investigations to guiding environmental projects and collaborating with engineers, scientists, and regulatory partners, this role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a visible impact every day. This position combines fieldwork, project management, and team leadership to support safe, sustainable solid waste operations and protect public health and the environment. If you have a strong background in environmental science or engineering and a passion for regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply.
This position is Open Until Filled. Applications received by April 3rd, 2026 are guaranteed review.
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Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related scientific field;
AND- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or project management;
- At least two years of increasingly responsible supervisory and/or experience leading and directing the work of others;
- Experience in a closely related discipline may be substituted in lieu of specified experience based on length and relevancy of experience;
PREFERRED- Experience in supervision of environmental compliance and project management in a solid waste setting/facility;
- Master’s degree.
Licensing/Certification- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain certification as MDNR Solid Waste Technician, 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations HAZWOPER, and SWANA (Solid Waste Assoc. of North America) Landfill Gas Systems Operation & Maintenance within the probationary period.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
