Senior Environmental Resources Specialist - AML/BIL Projects

Generation West Virginia; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 3 in Marion County. You will oversee grant-funded reclamation work, manage BIL projects from planning through construction, and maintain AMLNET databases.

Strong coordination with teams and contractors is essential. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of environmental resources experience, with substitutions available for graduate coursework or promotional pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in environmental resources, or in environmental protection, or in related areas.
• Substitution: Graduate coursework may substitute for experience at 15 semester hours per year of experience.
• Promotional Only: Three (3) years as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1/2 may substitute for required training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee daily reclamation construction activities for grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Manage BIL-funded reclamation projects from planning through construction completion; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee consultant contracts.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance AMLNET and construction management databases; coordinate with programmers and support reporting.
• Evaluate reclamation practices and construction specifications; conduct field investigations and historical research; monitor performance; provide technical support.
• Maintain inventory and evaluate passive water treatment systems; recommend maintenance and system improvements.
• Coordinate development and implementation of Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) projects with local governments and partner agencies.
• Develop, implement, and support training programs for WVAML&R inspectors and personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 3 in Marion County. You will oversee grant-funded reclamation work, manage BIL projects from planning through construction, and maintain AMLNET databases.

Strong coordination with teams and contractors is essential. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of environmental resources experience, with substitutions available for graduate coursework or promotional pathways.