Technical Analyst Trainee - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Division of Water and Waste Management, where you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with water pollution control laws. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering services while contributing to the protection of West Virginia's water resources. You will be responsible for reviewing permit applications, conducting field assessments, and interacting with applicants to ensure adherence to regulations. With a strong emphasis on work/life balance and diversity, this position provides a supportive environment to grow your career in public service. Apply today to make a difference in your community!

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Insurance benefits

Flexible work schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

457 retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or ABET accredited Engineering Technology required.
• Good written and verbal skills necessary for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and process WV/NPDES permit applications for compliance with laws.
• Conduct field reviews and prepare permits for public notice.
• Initiate enforcement actions for violations as necessary.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited Engineering Technology

Job description

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.

If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM), Permitting Section, NPDES Permit Team. Under close supervision, at the entry-level, this position performs professional work in a training capacity providing a wide variety of engineering services or creative works.

Duties:

• Employee will review and process WV Water Pollution Control/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WV/NPDES) permit applications for industrial (manufacturing and commercial) and domestic wastewater disposal systems to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal water pollution control laws and regulations, as well as consistency with sound engineering practices.
• Will review the associated facility, history, self-monitoring reports, inspection reports, effluent guidelines and conduct field reviews and meet and correspond with the applicants as necessary.
• Will prepare WV/NPDES permits for public notice and issuance.
• Duties involve some field work to review the construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities. Employee will have regular contact with the applicant, permittees, other agency personnel, and the public.
• Will initiate administrative enforcement action for violations and appear before the state environmental quality board and courts, if necessary, to testify on behalf of the State.
• Employee will review and implement pretreatment standards in permits to control pollutants from industrial users which may pass through and cause surface water pollution, interfere with publicly owned treatment works (POTW) treatment processes, present danger to POTW workers, or which may contaminate sewage sludge.
• Will process other WV/NPDES permit related documents as needed.
• Employee will perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Expectations:

• Employee must have good written and verbal skills and the ability to deal and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of applicants and the public.
• Must be committed to the goals of the work in the water pollution control field.
• Must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle or provide other acceptable means of conducting business travel.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• 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.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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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.