Senior Environmental Resources Specialist - AML & BIL

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

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