1312 Pollution Prevention Specialist - OEWRI
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Pollution Prevention Specialist - OEWRI
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1312
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Sustainability Program Manager - OEWRI
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Pollution Prevention Specialist - OEWRI provides pollution prevention technical
assistance to companies and organizations to help them reduce waste, conserve energy,
minimize operational costs, and assist them in achieving their overall sustainability
goals. This position manages associated grants, supervises student interns on pollution
prevention and sustainability projects, markets the pollution prevention technical
assistance services to regional companies and organizations, and builds partnerships
with trade associations.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in one of the following disciplines:
Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, Project Management, Industrial Management,
Business Management, Sustainability, or a related field. A master’s degree in a related
field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education
may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Experience in process analysis/mapping, waste reduction, and energy efficiency
is required. At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment, working
with institutions, supervision, and project development is preferred. Experience in
grant management is preferred.
Skills: 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 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs pollution prevention assessments for regional companies and organizations
to identify waste, energy, and cost savings opportunities. Develops written assessment
reports and presents findings to organizations.
2. Manages associated grants and fee for service projects.
3. Provides technical and advisory assistance to companies and organizations regarding
pollution prevention and sustainability issues. Follows up with organizations to track
implemented projects and quantify reductions in waste, energy, and cost savings.
4. Provides ongoing assistance to client organizations as needed to support implementation
of P2/Sustainability strategies. This may include research, pilot study projects,
or other onsite assistance.
5. Supervises interns and graduate assistants that assist with onsite assessments
and program coordination, and summer interns that assist in strategy implementation
at client organizations.
6. Develops marketing materials to promote pollution prevention and sustainability
technical assistance to regional companies and organizations.
7. Promotes a positive image of the Ozarks Environment and Water Resources Institute
(OEWRI) by representing the program at professional meetings, workshops, seminars,
and conferences and establishing and maintaining credible relations with organizations.
8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing
professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses,
and attending training and/or courses required by the Sustainability Program.
9. Contributes to the overall success of OEWRI by performing other essential duties
and responsibilities as assigned or directed.
SUPERVISION
The Pollution Prevention Specialist - OEWRI is supervised by the Sustainability Unit
Manager of the Ozarks Environment and Water Resources Institute.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JANUARY 2025
JOB FAMILY 4
Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery
Level 2.0 - 900 Points: Entry-level professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of non-technical administrative and managerial functions. Knowledge permits the employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in areas including communications, social sciences, art and design, education, and related functions while gaining in familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in an unspecified field or a specific background in a non-technical area. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience.
Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility
Level 1.0 - 50 Points: Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time.
Factor 3: Interactions with Others
Level 4.0 - 500 Points: Interactions with others are somewhat unstructured. The purpose may be to influence or motivate others, to obtain information, or to control situations and resolve problems. Interactions may be with individuals or groups of co-workers, students, or the general public, may be moderately unstructured, and may involve persons who hold differing goals and objectives. Individuals at this level often act as a liaison between groups with a focus on solving particular unstructured problems. Interactions at this level require considerable interpersonal skill and the ability to resolve conflict.
Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines
Level 3.0 - 500 Points: The employee operates under general supervision expressed in terms of program goals and objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Administrative supervision is given through statements of overall program or project objectives and available resources. Administrative guidelines are relatively comprehensive and the employee need only to fill in gaps in interpretation and adapt established methods to perform recurring activities. In unforeseen situations, the employee must interpret inadequate or incomplete guidelines, develop plans, and initiate new methods to complete assignments based on those interpretations. Assignments are normally related in function, but the work requires many different processes and methods applied to an established administrative or professional field. Problems are typically the result of unusual circumstances, variations in approach, or incomplete or conflicting data. The employee must interpret and refine methods to complete assignments. Characteristic jobs at this level may involve directing single-purpose programs or performing complex, but precedented, technical or professional work.
Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility
Level 3.0 - 850 Points: Work involves providing significant support services to others both within and outside of the department that substantially influences decision-making processes. Work activities are complex and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct, but shared, impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the department, and may have material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center. Incumbents may be responsible for identifying areas of need and for developing proposals that request funding to fulfill those needs.
