Environmental Resources Specialist 3

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 defined contribution retirement

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands Program / Construction, is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist to oversee grant-funded reclamation projects and BIL-related work from planning through construction. The role entails managing databases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical support across projects.

The position emphasizes training, program development, and compliance with environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• OR Substitution: 1 year of experience for every 30 semester hours of training.
• AND Four years of full-time or equivalent paid experience in environmental resources, protection, or related to environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee daily reclamation construction activities for grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, contracts, and standards.
• Manage BIL-funded reclamation projects from planning to construction; coordinate teams and oversee consultant contracts.
• Develop, maintain AMLNET and construction management databases; coordinate with programmers to improve systems and reporting.
• Evaluate reclamation practices and construction specifications; conduct field investigations and historical research; monitor performance.
• Maintain inventory and evaluate passive water treatment systems; perform field inspections and sampling.
• Coordinate development and implementation of Intergovernmental Transfer projects with local governments and partners.
• Develop and support training programs for WVAML&R inspectors and consultant personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Environmental Resources Specialist 3

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration

Abandoned Mine Lands Program / Construction

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

Assigned Counties: Barbour, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Ohio, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur, Webster and Wetzel.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Grant/Special Projects

Inspect and oversee daily reclamation construction activities for grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. Review contractor documentation, monitor project budgets and expenditures, approve payment requests, maintain audit records, and prepare required progress reports.

2. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Projects

Manage BIL-funded reclamation projects from planning through construction completion. Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, oversee consultant inspectors and managers, administer consultant contracts during design, and serve as the primary construction representative throughout project execution.

3. Database and Information Management

Develop, maintain, and enhance AMLNET and construction management databases. Coordinate with Computer Programming Specialists to improve system functionality, maintain project records, develop automated payment processes, and support construction data management and reporting.

4. Construction Standards and Technical Support

Evaluate reclamation practices and construction specifications, conduct field investigations and historical research, monitor construction performance, recommend specification improvements, and provide technical support during project planning, design, and construction.

5. Passive Water Treatment Systems

Maintain inventory and evaluate the performance of passive water treatment systems through field inspections, historical research, and water sampling. Recommend maintenance, repairs, and system improvements as needed.

6. Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Projects

Coordinate the development and implementation of Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) projects by collaborating with local governments, partner agencies, and program management to ensure successful project delivery.

7. Training and Program Development

Develop, implement, and support training programs for WVAML&R construction inspectors and consultant personnel, including standardized procedures, inspection requirements, and ongoing professional development.

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 and Experience Requirements

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 substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental resources, or in environmental protection, or in an agency specific area related to environmental impact.

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