Engineer Trainee

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY

DEP2500064 Engineer Trainee
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality
Permitting/Non-Title V
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
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Please refer to posting DEP2500065; Engineer Associate, and DEP2500066; Engineer. Only one position will be filled with any of these titles.
Important note: These positions are classified exempt; therefore, are available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.
Alternative work location may be considered.

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

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality, Permitting Section. Under close supervision of a licensed professional engineer, performs work at the entry-level, in a training capacity, on a variety of engineering services necessary to the Permitting Section.
Duties include:

• Reviewing and processing air pollution control permit applications to ensure that facilities are designed and operated in accordance with applicable state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations, as well as consistency with sound engineering practices.
• Preparing draft permits which are reviewed prior to issuance for accuracy and completeness.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.
• Conducting routine complaint response inspections and investigations.
• Composing reports detailing recommendations, conclusions and findings.
• Initiating procedures for pursuing administrative enforcement actions, as appropriate.
• Preparing a variety of reports and correspondence and updates computer data files on a regular basis.
• Conducting field inspections which may require walking over rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• May perform other duties as required.

Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
Note: 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.

DOP purposes only – 0313P00558

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree in any engineering curriculum.

AND

Satisfactory completion of the examination on the fundamentals of engineering (FE).

OR

Current certification in good standing as an Engineer Intern issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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

Other Information

PG: 19 $50,242 - $88,526

Market Rate: $78,617

Applicants may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Application.pdf (Download PDF reader)” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.

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.
Click here for more information on benefits
If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,242.00 - $88,526.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,242 - $88,526