Water & Environmental Resources Specialist I

Sowela; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 in Fayette County, WV. The role involves entry-level environmental and technical duties within the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation, enforcing water quality standards and reviewing watershed impacts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with preference for water plant operations knowledge and environmental/mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience may substitute for the required training at a rate of one year per 30 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities.
• Master several unique operating systems within the treatment facilities to meet discharge limits.
• Collect data and compile statistical and narrative reports on facility operations and watershed plans.
• Communicate effectively with watershed groups, state/local officials and the public in writing and verbally.
• Conduct field inspections of the watershed to identify pollution sources and monitor contract activities.

Skills

Data collection & reporting

Water treatment operations

Communication skills

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 in Fayette County, WV. The role involves entry-level environmental and technical duties within the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation, enforcing water quality standards and reviewing watershed impacts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with preference for water plant operations knowledge and environmental/mechanical experience.