Environmental Resources Specialist 2

This opening is for current or former WV Government employees

DEP2500050 Environmental Resources Specialist2
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration; Office of Special Reclamation
Office Location: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Designated Area: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers, Webster, Wyoming Counties
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Please also refer to DEP2500049 Environmental Resources Specialist 1. Only one position will be filled with either title.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation. Under general supervision, performing at the full-performance level, environmental and technical duties as follows:

• Employee will assist with the operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities.
• Employee must be able to obtain knowledge, skills, and ability to master several unique operating systems within the technical treatment facilities. The management of these unique operating systems will be necessary to meet the required discharge limits.
• Employee will collect data, compose and compile statistical and narrative reports relating to facility operations, comprehensive watershed plans, and discharges.
• Employee must communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both verbally and in writing including watershed groups, state, local officials, and the public.
• Employee will conduct field inspections of the entire watershed to identify additional pollution sources, monitor contract activities, and assess the impact to the environment in the watershed. Note unusual problems, take corrective actions, and provide treatment.

Employee will be required to perform all assigned duties in all weather conditions and in a variety of terrain. Extended hours will be dictated by emergency situations and weather conditions as required.
Employee will be required to manage and handle hazardous and toxic chemicals and complete a required hazardous materials handling safety training.
Employee must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and complete annual follow-up examinations. Employee will be required to utilize respirator when necessary and will be required to pass a yearly fit test. Proper respirator use includes being clean shaven. Failure to pass annual examinations may result in reassignment of duties.
***Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. ***
***Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter. ***
***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. ***
***Note: All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23). ***

DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00371

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

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, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.

Promotional Only: One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 may substitute for the required training and experience.

Other Information

PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789

Market Rate: $63,870

Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must have permanent civil services status (this includes reinstatements) and meet the minimum requirements or be within the top ten percent of the Division of Personnel Competitive Register for this job classification. Applicants who are current state employees or previous state employees with permanent civil services status may complete an application (Download PDF reader) and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Please include posting number DEP2500050 on application.
Applications from 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.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,194.00 - $71,789.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,194 - $71,789