Technical Analyst

West Virginia; Vineyard Hills (WV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Insurance and flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 defined contribution retirement—IR

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DAQ, Compliance & Enforcement) seeks a Technical Analyst to perform on-site evaluations and enforce environmental regulations. The role involves reviewing permits, investigating complaints, drafting enforcement actions, and conducting follow-up inspections in coordination with the Wheeling regional office.

Requirements include an Engineering degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of major facilities to determine compliance with rules and permits.
• Reviews permit applications, engineering evaluations and related documents prior to on-site visits.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues with documentation of findings.
• Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as needed to address issues.
• Performs follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Reviews monitoring reports to verify compliance with permits and regulations.
• Communicates regulatory background information and inspection findings to the public and regulated community.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

MS Word & Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DEP2700067 Technical Analyst Series

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality; Compliance and Enforcement

Office Location: 131A Peninsula St Wheeling WV 26003

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

This position has been designated as eligible for telework. Requirements regarding employee approvals for telework can be discussed during the interview.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity.

• 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
• more

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality (DAQ), Compliance & Enforcement Section, in the Wheeling regional office.

With limited supervision, employee will perform administrative work at the full-performance level for a wide variety of engineering services:

• Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of major manufacturing facilities and other air pollution sources regulated by the Clean Air Act, to determine compliance with applicable rules, permits, engineering specifications, and laws. FCEs may be conducted at chemical plants, power plants, oil & gas separation plants, natural gas facilities, concrete batch plants, asphalt plants, and numerous other facility categories. Must effectively evaluate chemical and/or mechanical processes, operating parameters, and air pollution control devices that affect pollutant-specific generation and control.
• Prior to on-site FCE, performs an in-depth review of permit applications, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, compliance history and applicable rules and requirements specific to the targeted facility. This includes reviewing engineering design specifications for emission processes and associated air pollution control devices.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. Investigations typically include communication with the complainant, a site visit to the facility or physical address of the alleged activity, investigation, follow-up visit or call to the complainant, and documentation of findings and recommendations in a written report. Based on results of the investigation, enforcement action may be initiated.
• Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as necessary to address compliance issues. Documents include notices of violation, cease & desist orders, and consent orders. Consent orders may include compliance programs that require subject facilities to modify operating scenarios, upgrade or modify existing air pollution control equipment, and/or install new control equipment. Compliance programs often address a wide variety of chemical and mechanical processes and air pollution control equipment.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure that a subject facility is complying with the terms and conditions of an enforcement document and/or compliance program.
• Conducts performance test audits to ensure tests are conducted correctly and in accordance with approved protocols and federal methods. Performance test audits require an engineering and technical background necessary to review written protocols, proper equipment setup and operation, and evaluation of sample collection data. Audit results are documented in a written report.
• Reviews various record-keeping and monitoring reports submitted by regulated facilities. These reports are reviewed and compared to the underlying requirements contained in permits, state rules, and federal regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Communicates with the public and regulated community to provide regulatory background information, compliance guidance information, and inspection findings.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.

Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Notes:

• Selected employee must be eligible to to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate and proficient on the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this 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 or as needed.
• 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.

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering is required

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.