Environmental Resources Specialist 1

State of West Virginia; Fayetteville (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Construction, seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 in the Fayetteville, WV region to support AML reclamation projects and perform field investigations. The role involves data collection, analysis, and reporting under supervision.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, possess strong environmental knowledge, and be able to communicate clearly,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Substitution: full-time or equivalent paid experience may substitute for the required training.
• Promotional Only: two years as an Environmental Resources Associate may substitute for the required training.
• Note: probationary appointment possible pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and conduct field investigations of AML reclamation projects.
• Collect and review technical data related to environmental quality and assist in preparing detailed findings.
• Take photographs of reclamation sites and document progress.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Environmental Resources Specialist 1

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Construction

Designated regions: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties

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

This position is classified exempt; therefore, is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment. 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 Office of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Construction group in the Fayetteville regional office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist Supervisor and performs duties at the training level, providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area.

Duties Include

• Monitor and conduct field investigations of all facets of AML Reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors.
• Employee will collect and review technical/scientific data related to environmental/natural resource quality and assist in preparing the detailed findings. This includes collecting, analyzing and evaluating data in the area of assignment.
• Employee will take photographs of all the reclamation sites assigned to them.
• Employee will perform other related duties as required.

Ideal Applicant Will Display The Following Qualities

• Knowledge of environmental/natural resources laws and regulations which apply to the assigned projects.
• Have skill in drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting conclusions for negotiating purposes.
• Have the ability to prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive detailed reports of field work. The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
• Be able to read and comprehend detailed plans and specifications for the reclamation sites.

Notes

• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired. 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.
• Employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the surface mining control and reclamation act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM23).

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.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years as an Environmental Resources Associate may substitute for the required training.

Note: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.

Other Information

PG: 14 $39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044