Environmental Inspector-In-Training

State of West Virginia; Fayetteville (WV); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual leave

Sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 defined contribution retirement

Zusammenfassung

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Inspector-in-Training in Fayetteville, WV. The role focuses on construction, sediment, and erosion controls tied to oil and gas pipelines, with additional storm water enforcement duties.

You will inspect sites, investigate complaints, and initiate enforcement actions to ensure compliance with environmental laws. Overnight travel across assigned counties is required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a relevant degree.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to operate a vehicle in WV.
• Must pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment.

Aufgaben

• Inspect construction, sediment and erosion controls related to pipeline work and storm water facilities.
• Investigate complaints and initiate enforcement actions for non-compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare written reports and data submissions.
• Respond to emergency situations such as spills or hazardous discharges when required.
• Travel overnight across designated counties for inspections.

Kenntnisse

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Environmental Inspector-In-Training

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water and Waste Management

Environmental Enforcement; Water and Waste

Designated region: Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties

Office Location:

1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840

or 601 57th St SE, Charleston WV 25304

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 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.

Nature of Work

Environmental Inspector-In-Training

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water and Waste Management

Environmental Enforcement; Water and Waste

Designated region: Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties

Office Location:

1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840

or 601 57th St SE, Charleston WV 25304

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 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.

Duties Include

• The primary focus will be related to construction, sediment, and erosion control associated with oil & gas pipeline construction.
• Additional inspection and enforcement duties related to storm water may include but not be limited to industrial facilities, municipal storm sewer system (MS4), and concentrated animal feed operations (CAFO).
• Makes 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 associated with storm water.
• Will be responsible for initiating and follow‑up on the appropriate enforcement actions for non‑compliance, including sampling, use of sampling equipment for laboratory analysis and related reports.
• 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.
• When necessary, may respond in accordance with procedures to emergency situations, such as spills, truck wrecks, hazardous substance discharges, etc.
• Responsibilities may also include other duties as assigned regarding water pollution control and solid waste management.

Employee may be required to attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to program staff. Will receive training in 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.

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

Employee Expectations

• Selected employee must reside within reasonable driving distance 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 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 annual examination may result in reassignment of duties.

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 and annually thereafter or as needed.

Hiring Process

This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web‑based Learning Management System).

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN three (3) calendar DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill. Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated.

Caution

Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. Your score is valid for twelve (12) months after you have taken it.

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.

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