Environmental Resources Specialist 2

State of West Virginia; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; 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

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 2 in the Fayetteville area. The role assigns field investigations for AML reclamation, data collection, and site photography, reporting to the supervisor in the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2 years of experience in environmental resources, with strong report writing and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent experience in environmental resources or related field.
• Substitution: graduate coursework may substitute for experience at 15 semester hours per year of experience.
• Promotional Only: one year as Environmental Resources Specialist 1 may substitute for training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and conduct field investigations of AML Reclamation projects.
• Collect and review technical data related to environmental quality; analyze and evaluate data.
• Take photographs of reclamation sites.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Environmental regulation knowledge

Field investigations

Data collection & analysis

Report writing

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Posting number: DEP2700031 PSA

Department: Environment - Environmental Protection

Job classification: Environmental Resources Specialist 2

Posting type: PSA CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Environmental Resources Specialist 2

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 advanced 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).

Qualifications

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

OR

Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.

Promotional Only: One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 may substitute for the required training and experience.

Supplemental information

PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789

Market Rate: $63,870