Environmental Resources Specialist 2

State of West Virginia; Fayetteville (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) in Fayetteville seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 2 to support the Division of Land Restoration in operations and compliance responsibilities.

The role involves operating water treatment facilities, mastering technical systems, collecting data and reports, and conducting field watershed inspections while communicating with stakeholders and the public. Exempt, civil service position with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent paid professional experience in environmental resources.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 prepare statistical and narrative reports on facility operations and watershed plans.
• Communicate effectively with watershed groups, state/local officials and the public.
• Conduct field inspections of watersheds to identify pollution sources and monitor activities.

Skills

Environmental experience

Water plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Environmental Resources Specialist 2
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.

Nature of Work

Duties

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation. Under general supervision, performing at the full performance 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).
• Applicants may complete an application and apply directly to [e-mail]. Please include posting number DEP2700050 on application.

Minimum 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.

Other Information

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

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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