Environmental Resources Specialist

Sowela; West Virginia; Hybride; USD 39 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Résumé du poste

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 in Fayette County, WV. The role involves entry-level environmental and technical duties within the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation, enforcing water quality standards and reviewing watershed impacts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with preference for water plant operations knowledge and environmental/mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience may substitute for the required training at a rate of one year per 30 semester hours.

Responsabilités

• Assist with operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities.
• Master several unique operating systems within the treatment facilities to meet discharge limits.
• Collect data and compile statistical and narrative reports on facility operations and watershed plans.
• Communicate effectively with watershed groups, state/local officials and the public in writing and verbally.
• Conduct field inspections of the watershed to identify pollution sources and monitor contract activities.

Connaissances

Data collection & reporting

Water treatment operations

Communication skills

Field inspections

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Environmental Resources Specialist 1

Salary

$39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DEP2700049 PSA

Department

Environment - Environmental Protection

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

FAYETTE

Civil Service Type:

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

Examples of Work

Environmental Resources Specialist 1
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Reclamation Programs / Office of Special Reclamation
Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Designated Area: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Webster, Wyoming Counties

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.

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 will be given to applicants who have experience in water plant operations and maintenance and/or environmental and/or mechanical experience.