Technical Analyst Associate

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; 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 retirement plan

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, Compliance and Enforcement, is seeking a Technical Analyst Associate. The role involves performing on-site and hybrid duties across Wood County and statewide as needed, with initial training in Charleston.

The position emphasizes enforcement, permit review, and regulatory guidance, with a strong emphasis on safety and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or equivalent.
• ABET accreditation-based substitutions accepted.
• Four years of engineering experience or equivalent.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of major facilities and other sources regulated by the Clean Air Act.
• Pre- or post-visit reviews of permits, evaluations and compliance data to determine violations.
• Drafts enforcement notices, cease/desist and consent orders as needed.
• Performs follow-up inspections to verify compliance with enforcement documents.
• Conducts performance test audits and reviews monitoring reports for compliance.
• Communicates regulatory information and inspection findings to the public and regulated community.
• Maintains knowledge of new regulations and air pollution technologies through training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited substitution

Master’s degree substitution for experience

Job description

DEP2700025 Technical Analyst Associate

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality; Compliance and Enforcement

Designated area: Wood County and surrounding areas, Statewide as needed

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

Alternate work locations available.

This position is Classified Exempt; therefore is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

Also refer to posting numbers DEP270004 Technical Analyst Trainee, and DEP270006 Technical Analyst. Only one position will be filled with any of these titles.

Please note that while the initial training for this position will take place in Charleston, this position will be hybrid/telework and the majority of the position's duties will be in the Wood County area.

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 Air Quality (DAQ), Compliance & Enforcement Section. With limited supervision, employee will perform administrative work for a wide variety of engineering services.

Duties include:

• 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.

Expectations:

• Selected employee must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Must be proficient in computer skills and proficient in 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.

• Please note that while the initial training for this position will take place in Charleston, this position will be hybrid/telework and the majority of the position's duties will be in the Wood County area.

DOP purposes only: 0313P00521

Training:

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

OR

Substitution:

Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

AND

Experience:

Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.

OR

Substitution:

Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement:

A valid driver’s license is required.

Promotional Only:

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the Technical Analyst series may substitute for the required training and experience.

PG: 21 $54,842 - $97,037

Market Rate: $86,116

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1