Technical Analyst

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance

Flexible benefits

Annual and sick leave accrual

Flexible work schedules

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection in Charleston, WV, seeks a Technical Analyst to support the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund, Engineering Section. The role involves reviewing design and planning documents, performing inspections, and coordinating with engineers and public stakeholders.

The position requires an Engineering degree, strong communication, and the ability to work with state and local officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, supervisors, coworkers and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility related to population median household income, project necessity, constructability and consolidation options.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water systems to ensure design meets DEP regulations and client needs.
• Perform interim and final inspections on projects under construction to verify compliance and approve change orders.
• Attend planning, design, pre-construction, construction meetings and related hearings; review agreements between engineers and clients.
• Attend training and review research to stay current with construction practices and costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DEP2700064 Technical Analyst

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water and Waste Management;State Revolving Fund; Engineering Section

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

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.

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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, State Revolving Fund, Engineering Section. Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, will perform the following engineering services at the advanced level:

• Review preliminary engineering reports and facility planning studies for feasibility concerning population median household income, the necessity of the project, the constructability of the wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution system alternatives proposed relative to the terrain and population of the study area, and for the possibility of consolidation with other facilities.
• Review project plans and specifications for wastewater and water treatment and collection and distribution systems to determine the constructability of the proposed design, whether it complies with DEP regulations, if it fits the needs of the town or public service district and check for design calculation errors.
• Perform interim and final inspections on wastewater and water projects under construction to check for compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications and approve change orders to work in progress. Conduct and attend project related meetings such as: planning, pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction job meetings, town and public service district meetings and public hearings.
• Review agreements and contracts between the consulting engineer and their client.
• Attend training courses and review research to learn and maintain knowledge of current construction practices, treatment technologies, design criteria, and associated costs and complete special assignments.
• Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicant must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers and staff; must have the ability to write reports in a clear, concise form, and present factual material and ideas effectively; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Notes:

• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• 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.

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.