Environmental Resources Program Manager 1

Generation West Virginia; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual leave

Sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Resources Program Manager 1 to lead the Hydrologic Protection Unit within the Division of Mining and Reclamation. The role involves overseeing a staff of professionals and coordinating permit review, ensuring compliance with NPDES and 401 Certification requirements.

The position emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and regulatory skills, with duties including inter-divisional coordination, public engagement,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent experience in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of professional, technical and administrative personnel.
• Plan, organize, implement, monitor and control division activities.
• Coordinate permit review with other divisions and agencies to meet goals.
• Apply scientific principles and knowledge of federal/state regulations for NPDES and 401 issues.
• Collaborate with industry, consultants, and the public; chair meetings with DEP staff and stakeholders.
• Attend conferences, pre-inspections, and public hearings when needed.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

SALARY: $50,242.00 - $88,526.00 Annually

LOCATION: Fayette County, WV

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER: DEP2700054

DEPARTMENT: Environment - Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 10/07/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: FAYETTE

CIVIL SERVICE TYPE: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

DEP2700054 Environmental Resources Program Manager 1

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Mining and Reclamation; Operations; Permitting

Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.

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.

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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Mining & Reclamation's, Hydrologic Protection Unit, Coal Related Despumating Section, (Article 11). Under Administrative Direction, performs professional work at the managerial level supervising a staff of professional, technical and administrative personnel.

Employee will plan, organize, implement, monitor and control the activities of this staff to ensure that the permit review unit operates in an efficient and economical manner. Will coordinate the activities of the permitting unit with other divisions, offices and entities to promote cooperation and the establishment of common goals. The work requires application of scientific principles, a working knowledge of the current federal and state regulations and laws as well as program planning techniques as it relates to NPDES and 401 Certification issues.

Candidate must foster an environment of customer service, internally and externally, to achieve common goals effectively and efficiently. Communicate with a broad spectrum of industry, consultants, agency personnel, other regulatory agencies, and the general public. Chair meetings with WVDEP staff and company officials/consultants from the regulated community on NPDES related issues. Candidate must be able to attend conferences, Pre-inspections and public hearings when necessary.

Employee will perform other duties as required.

Notes

• Employee may be required to perform physical reviews of NPDES permit applications.
• Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills and must be able to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of applicants, agency personnel and the public.
• Computer skills, to include the use of databases, are necessary.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant’s thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• 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.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate training and/or every thirty (30) semester hours of the undergraduate training.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience related to the specialty area.

Other Information

PG: 19 $50,242 - $88,526

Market Rate: $78,617