Technical Analyst Trainee

The Edventure Group; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance & benefits

Leave accrual

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Wellness initiatives

457 retirement plan

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DAQ) is seeking a Technical Analyst Trainee to perform a broad range of administrative and engineering support activities in the Division of Air Quality. This position will involve on-site evaluations, data review, and preparing enforcement-related documents under limited supervision.

Initial training occurs in Charleston, with hybrid/telework options and majority duties in Wood County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
• ABET-accredited degree in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of facilities.
• Review permits, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, and compliance history.
• Draft enforcement documents and compliance programs as needed.
• Conduct follow-up inspections and program reviews.
• Conduct performance test audits according to protocols and methods.
• Review monitoring reports and compare to permits and rules.
• Communicate regulatory background and findings to the public.
• Develop knowledge of state and federal air regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

Salary

$48,098.00 – $84,558.00 Annually

Location

Wood County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DEP2700024

Department

Environment – Environmental Protection

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Location of Vacancy

WOOD

Civil Service Type

Classified-Exempt – This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

DEP2700024 Technical Analyst Trainee

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 DEP2700025 Technical Analyst Associate, and DEP2700026 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.

Other Information

PG: 18 $48,098 – $84,558

Market Rate: $75,122

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