Field Environmental Inspector Trainee

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

457 retirement plan and more

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Inspector-in-Training in Charleston to perform inspections for water and waste programs and to investigate complaints. You will assist in enforcement actions, collect samples, and participate in emergency responses under supervision, with travel to multiple counties as needed.

Graduates with a science or engineering degree are encouraged to apply; training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.
• Preference may be given to applicants with job related experience as an environmental inspector.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of sites and facilities for compliance with laws, rules, permit conditions, and regulations.
• Investigate complaints of suspected environmental harm from regulated or non-regulated sources.
• Respond to emergencies (spills, wrecks, hazardous substance discharges) following procedures.
• Initiate and follow up enforcement actions; collect soil, water, waste, and effluent samples for lab analyses.
• Prepare inspections and reports, and support other duties in water pollution control and solid waste management.

Skills

Environmental inspection

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health

Job description

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Inspector-in-Training in Charleston to perform inspections for water and waste programs and to investigate complaints. You will assist in enforcement actions, collect samples, and participate in emergency responses under supervision, with travel to multiple counties as needed.

Graduates with a science or engineering degree are encouraged to apply; training and supervision are provided.