Environmental Inspector-In-Training

State of West Virginia; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

insurance and flexible benefits

ample annual and sick leave accrual

flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

optional 457 defined contribution plan

and more

Job summary

The Environmental Inspector-in-Training role at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection supports the Office of Environmental Enforcement in Fairmont, WV. The position involves field inspections, data collection, and preparation of reports across multiple counties with potential overnight travel.

Training will cover environmental investigation, inspection procedures, and personal protection; candidates must meet medical and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.
• Substitution: paid inspection/technical/professional work in the area may substitute for training on a year-for-year basis.
• Special Requirements: valid driver's license and, for hazardous/waste areas, health exams within six months.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of sites to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and permit conditions.
• Investigate complaints of environmental harm from regulated/non-regulated sources.
• Respond to emergencies (spills, truck wrecks, hazardous discharges) per procedures.
• Initiate and follow up enforcement actions; collect soil, water, waste and effluent samples.
• Prepare and submit inspections, reports and data.

Skills

Environmental inspection

Regulatory compliance

Field investigations

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health

Job description

Environmental Inspector-In-Training

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Designated Region: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie & Wirt Counties

1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

Nature of Work

Environmental Inspector-In-Training, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management; Environmental Enforcement; Water & Waste. Designated Region: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie & Wirt Counties. Office Location: 1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554. This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• insurance and flexible benefits
• ample annual and sick leave accrual
• flexible work schedules
• an Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan
• and more.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, Office of Environmental Enforcement (EE). Under limited/direct supervision, works in a training inspector capacity or in a full performance inspector capacity (dependent upon experience) performing technical and field inspection duties related to solid waste management and water pollution control programs.

Employee may be required to attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to program staff. Will receive training in the areas of environmental investigation and inspection and will be provided training directive in the area of personal protection, use of equipment necessary for job performance. May be subject to emergency response, being on-call and temporary assignment to a different geographical area of the state as necessitated by environmental conditions and/or agency needs. Employee will perform other duties as required.

This position has responsibilities for multiple counties, this may require a considerable amount of overnight travel.

Duties Include

• Employee will make regular inspections of sites and facilities to determine compliance with laws, rules, regulations, permit conditions, etc.
• Employee will investigate complaints pertaining to suspected environmental harm from regulated or non-regulated sources.
• Will respond in accordance with procedures to emergency situations, such as spills, truck wrecks, hazardous substance discharge, etc.
• Employee will be responsible for the initiation and follow-up of appropriate enforcement actions, collecting soil, water, waste and effluent samples for laboratory analyses.
• Initiation of criminal prosecution, utilization of administrative procedures or other action provided by law to affect prosecution / compliance with established procedures.
• Written and electronically submitted inspections, reports and other data.
• Responsibilities may also include other duties as assigned regarding water pollution control and solid waste management.

Employee Expectations

• The selected employee must reside within a reasonable driving distance of one of the above offices.
• Must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia.
• Must be able to communicate orally in an effective manner.
• Must be able to walk long distances in adverse weather over rugged terrain and to lift and carry equipment for a considerable distance.
• Must take and pass a physical examination with the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass the annual examination may result in reassignment of duties.
• Preference may be given to applicants possessing job related experience as an environmental inspector and/ or environmental inspector-in-training.

Notes

• The geographic area of assignment of this position is subject to future variation.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid inspection, technical, or professional employment in one of the areas of assignment may substitute for the required training on a year-to-year-basis.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. For work in the areas of hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.

Note: Personnel engaged in activities associated with hazardous wastes risk exposure to situations or chemicals which may cause illness or injury if proper procedures are not followed.

Areas Of Assignment

• Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
• Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Surface Mining Reclamation
• Solid Waste Management
• Water Pollution Control
• Air Quality

Other Information

Note: DEP’s maximum hiring salary for the Environmental Inspector-in-Training title is $45,500 due to title/salary progression opportunities after being hired.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.