Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Trainee - Harrison

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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Full‑Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26D4041A

Closing Date: 1/15/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Pay Grade 15
T0227N

• Assists higher‑level specialists in the collection and review of scientific data related to environmental/natural resources quality; assists in preparing detailed statistical/narrative reports.
• Conducts field inspections to identify pollution sources, monitor contract activities, and assess environmental/natural resources quality impact.
• Collects data, composes, and compiles statistical and narrative reports relating to operational and comprehensive plans.
• Consults on the development of grants, grant proposals, and programs relating to the area of assignment.
• Implements and monitors programs supported by planning agency grants.
• Performs site examination of land to determine land‑use feasibility.
• Processes leases and agreements of rights‑of‑way for surface and mineral lands and improvements.
• Schedules and participates in public meetings to explain the environmental impact of a 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 the 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.

• Knowledge of environmental/natural resource laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of the various phases of planning.
• Knowledge of the socio‑economic factors involved in state, regional, and community planning.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data and technical information in the area of assignment.
• Ability to present results of research effectively in oral, written, or graphic form.
• Ability to analyze planning problems and to recommend an effective course of action.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work on NEPA documents with full oversight.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in environmental studies, anthropology, geography, archaeology, natural science, geology, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering/engineering technology, 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.

• This is the entry‑level classification in this series. No experience is required.

Employer:

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation

Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East Building 5, Room A‑450 Charleston, West Virginia, 25305