Environmental Resources Specialist 1

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Generous leave accrual

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

State of West Virginia’s Division of Land Restoration in Fairmont seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 to assist with site assessment oversight, future land-use planning, and public participation within OER’s programs. You will gather data, review applications, and help maintain the ERIS/OERIS systems and staff contact lists.

The role supports statewide environmental projects, including Brownfields and UECA-LUST, with responsibilities ranging from data entry to report preparation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Google apps and MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with professional oversight of site assessment activities.
• Support remediation planning and sampling activities in program areas.
• Assist in coordinating LUCs reviews, receipts, and annual inspections.
• Review project applications, work plans, and reports as needed.
• Maintain ERIS/OERIS data entry, templates, and staff contact lists.
• Promote public participation and community awareness of programs.
• Support grant coordination, budget projections, and reporting.

Skills

Google applications proficiency

Microsoft Word & Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

ERIS/OERIS database

Job description

DEP2700060 Environmental Resources Specialist 1

Division of Land Restoration

Office of Environmental Remediation; Voluntary Remediation / Brownfields

Office location: 1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

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.

• 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 (DLR) in the Office of Environmental Remediation (OER). At the beginning level, employee will assist OER staff members performing professional oversight of work in the areas of site assessment, future land-use planning, public participation, remediation activities, and sampling activities in OER’s Voluntary Remediation Program, Uniform Environmental Covenants Act-Leaking Underground Storage Tank (UECA-LUST) Program, and Brownfields Assistance Program.

• The employee will assist with the effective operation of OER, including the receipt, recording, and tracking of Land Use Covenants (LUCs) and LUC annual inspections. The employee will be responsible for receipt, review, and dissemination of wv811 notifications associated with OER projects with LUCs.
• Employee will have state-wide responsibilities and may collect, research, and review data on air, soil, and water quality from reports, permits, or field reviews at brownfield project sites, and assist in preparing detailed reviews and reports of findings. Employee may assist with the review of project applications, site assessment reports, remediation plans, and final project completion reports, and may conduct field inspections to identify pollution sources, monitor contract activities, and to assist environmental/natural resources quality impact.
• The employee will assist in the development, review, and issuance of work directives, cost proposals, and grants, as well as assist with associated data entry, updates, and maintenance in DEP’s Environmental Resources Information System (ERIS) and OER’s OERIS database. Employee will create and update staff contact information lists, OER templates, and forms.
• The employee will coordinate the office’s grant, semi-annual, and annual reports, and provide budget projections and cost recovery documentation. Employee will update and maintain OER’s Public Record and site spreadsheets.
• The employee will assist with state vehicle safety inspections, ensure state vehicles are routinely maintained, and properly store equipment and supplies.
• The employee may assist in the development of program policy and standard operating procedures required to ensure consistent and high quality operations in OER and provide information to the agency’s webmaster to maintain an up-to-date webpage for the office. Employee may develop handouts, brochures, and brownfields StoryMaps to promote OER programs.
• The employee may assist with the coordination of licensed remediation specialist (LRS) testing, training, workshops, documentation, and spreadsheets.
• The employee may assist in the preparation and submittal of equipment and supplies orders and keep accurate records of receipts and invoices.
• The employee will promote public participation and community awareness of OER’s programs and brownfield projects to the public.
• The employee will utilize computer technology and remote access technologies to conduct project management administrative functions. The employee will be required to enhance scientific capabilities and skills by participating in on-going training programs.
• For travel purposes, the employee will use a state vehicle or rental vehicle. The employee must maintain a respectable driving record.
• Employee will perform other duties as assigned or required.

Expectations:

• Knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, is mandatory.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers, and staff.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized and have the ability to work independently.

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).

Training:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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.