Environmental Resources Specialist

Sowela; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation, is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 for Charleston, WV. You will work under supervision on technical duties within designated counties and support water treatment facility operations.

We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. The role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and field inspections to protect watershed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• OREqual substitution: full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the required training at 1 year per 30 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain highly technical water treatment facilities.
• Obtain knowledge to master several operating systems within facilities to meet discharge limits.
• Collect data and prepare statistical/narrative reports relating to facility operations and watershed plans.
• Communicate effectively with watershed groups, officials, and the public.
• Conduct field watershed inspections to identify pollution sources and assess environmental impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DEP2700044 PSA

Department

Environment - Environmental Protection

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

MULTIPLE COUNTIES - LIST COUNTIES IN NATURE OF WORK

Civil Service Type

Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

Environmental Resources Specialist 1
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation
Designated Area: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Wayne, and Webster Counties
Office Location: 601 57th St SE, Charleston WV 25304

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. 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 Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation. Under close supervision, performing at the entry level, environmental and technical duties as follows:

• Will assist with the operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities
• Employee must be capable enough to obtain knowledge, skills, and ability to master several unique operating systems within the technical treatment facilities. The management of these unique operating systems will be necessary to meet the required discharge limits.
• Collect data, compose and compile statistical and narrative reports relating to facility operations, comprehensive watershed plans, and discharges.
• Must communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both verbally and in writing including watershed groups, state, local officials, and the public.
• Conduct field inspections of the entire watershed to identify additional pollution sources, monitor contract activities, and assess the impact to the environment in the watershed. Note unusual problems, take corrective actions, and provide treatment.

Expectations:

• Employee will be required to perform all assigned duties in all weather conditions and in a variety of terrain. Extended hours will be dictated by emergency situations and weather conditions as required
• Will be required to manage and handle hazardous and toxic chemicals and complete a required hazardous materials handling safety training.
• Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and complete annual follow-up examinations. Employee will be required to utilize respirator when necessary and will be required to pass a yearly fitness test.
• Proper respirator use includes being clean shaven. Failure to pass annual examinations may result in reassignment of duties.

Notes:

• 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.
• 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: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

Other Information

Preference given to someone who lives in the preferred counties of Braxton, Nicholas or Webster. This is the main area of work.