Technical Analyst Trainee

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

457 defined contribution retirement

Flexible benefits

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini seeks a Technical Analyst Associate to join the Division of Air Quality, Compliance & Enforcement. The role involves evaluating facilities, drafting enforcement documents, and performing inspections with limited supervision.

The position is exempt, hybrid/telework with most duties in the Wood County area, and requires a valid driver’s license and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or ABET-accredited program.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to travel if required.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations of major manufacturing facilities to determine compliance with rules and permits.
• Reviews permit applications, engineering evaluations, permits, and compliance history prior to site visits.
• Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as necessary to address issues.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure compliance.
• Reviews monitoring reports and communicates findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Also refer to posting numbers DEP2700025 Technical Analyst Associate, and DEP2700026 Technical Analyst. Onlyone 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.

Training

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

OR

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.

Special Requirement

A valid driver’s license is required.

NOTE

At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.