Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Associate - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Associate to manage and enhance the state’s natural resources. This role involves scientific evaluation, field inspections, and collaboration on grant and program development. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree, experience in environmental work, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in archaeology, chemistry, geology, biology, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in environmental resources is required.
• NEPA training must be completed within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection and review of scientific data.
• Conducts field inspections to identify pollution sources.
• Implements programs supported by planning agency grants.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental/natural resource laws

Ability to collect and analyze data

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of planning phases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Charleston, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25D1111A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 1

06/18/2025

Closing Date

6/24/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Associate will report to the District Headquarters, Environmental Section. Performs intermediate advancement level professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, management and enhancement of the state's environmental/natural resources. Work involves the application of scientific principles, laws and regulations and program planning techniques in the areas of assignment, which may include grants and contract administration, environmental/natural resources, program development and evaluation, education, or environmental monitoring and compliance, history, or archeology. Assists in the planning, organizing and implementing of a statewide or regional specialty program. Travel over difficult terrain and in inclement weather may be required. This position's work is reviewed and signed off on by a senior level or manager position. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 16

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists higher level specialists in collection and review of scientific data related to environmental/naturalresourcesquality;assistsinpreparingdetailedstatistical/narrative reports.
• Conductsfieldinspectionstoidentifypollutionsources,monitorcontractactivitiesandto assess environmental/natural resources quality impact.
• Collectsdata,composesandcompilesstatisticalandnarrativereportsrelatingtooperational and comprehensive plans.
• Consultsonthedevelopmentofgrants,grantproposalsandprogramsrelatingtotheareaof assignment.
• Implements and monitors programs supported by planning agency grants.
• Performs site examination of land to determine land-use feasibility.
• Processesleasesandagreementsofrights-of-wayforsurfaceandminerallandsand improvements.
• Schedulesandparticipatesinpublicmeetingstoexplaintheenvironmentalimpactofa proposed project or environmental permit.
• Participates in resistivity and seismic surveys.
• Composes correspondence and memoranda.
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of environmental/natural resource laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of the various phases of planning.
• Knowledgeofthesocio-economicfactorsinvolvedinstate,regionalandcommunity planning.
• Abilitytocollect,analyzeandevaluatedataandtechnicalinformationintheareaof assignment.
• Abilityto present resultsof research effectivelyin oral, writtenor graphic form.
• Abilityto analyze planningproblems and torecommend an effectivecourse of action.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithawidevarietyofindividuals,bothverballyandin writing.
• Ability to manage NEPA projects with full oversight.
• Ability to produce NEPA documents.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in archaeology, chemistry, geology, physics, biology, engineering/engineering technology , environmental studies, natural science, or a related field.
• Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection, and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection, and enhancement of environmental/natural resources.
• Substitution: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, geography, geology, biology, engineering, environmental studies, natural science, archeology, or related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Requires the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training in additional to the above experience. New hires in this classification will have to complete the NEPA Training within 6 months of employment.

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305