Engineer Senior - Environmental Protection - See Posting

Employee must reside within the geographic areas of assignment which include: Barbour, Gilmer, Grant, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Mineral, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur and Webster Counties; or within an one-hour drive time of the Philippi Office.

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 Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation North Region. 

Duties include:

• Perform professional engineering work at the administrative and supervisory level, providing a wide variety of engineering services.
• Ensure all programmatic functions and duties comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Direct the North Region and assign tasks to achieve program goals.
• Develop engineering designs and plans with professional (PE) certification for all Special Reclamation land and water reclamation projects in the Northern Region, or other assigned regions. Conduct on-site pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
• Supervise and train subordinate engineering staff in the preparation of designs, documents, and engineering processes.
• Provide supervision and direction for OSR inspectors and contractors during contract execution and monitor reclamation work performance.
• Represent DEP in matters related to the area of responsibility.
• May serve as an alternate to the Engineer Chief in representing DEP on the Special Reclamation Fund Advisory Council.
• Attend state and regional meetings and forums concerning Acid Mine Drainage and land reclamation topics, such as: 
  • AMD Taskforce Symposium
  • OSMRE Training
• Provide assistance as needed to the Deputy Director or Director in the area of assignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
• Update the database of sites and regularly report on the status of reclamation.
• Display proficient use of AutoCAD drafting software for completing design drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates for reclamation, both for initial liability and contractor bidding.
• Work with the program manager on the operation of water treatment sites with an NPDES discharge permit.
• Position requires travel within the Northern Region and other counties in the state.

Note:

• Regular attendance at the Philippi office is an essential part of this position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• All new employees that are involved with specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM 23).

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

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. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

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

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Training: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND

Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a responsible capacity in charge of engineering projects.

Note: The experience must have been acquired after the bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

 ***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***  

Preference will be given to applicants with experience or education in AMD Treatment, Civil Engineering, EnvironmentalEngineering or Mining Engineering.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in water and wastewater treatment.

Salary : $70,311 - $125,656