Environmental Inspector Trainee | Field Enforcement

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

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.