Technical Analyst-Environmental Protection-Fayette

Technical Analyst – Environmental Protection – Fayette County

Position:
Technical Analyst-Environmental Protection
Department:
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Mining and Reclamation;
Operations;
Permitting

Location:

1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Classification: exempt; not covered by the classified service

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.

• Technical Permit Review:
  Conduct engineering reviews of complex mining and reclamation applications to ensure all techniques and designs comply with State Statutes and Regulations.
• Field Investigations:
  Perform on-site inspections of proposed and permitted mine sites to verify that field conditions match application narratives and technical drawings.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze engineering data to establish performance standards and environmental limits for mining operations.
• Dam & Impoundment Support:
  Assist the Dam Engineer with specialized inspections and evaluations of impoundments.
• Administrative Leadership:
  Act as a Team Leader by tracking project status, preparing work reports, and coordinating with other State and Federal agencies for compliance guidance.
• Reporting:
  Author detailed technical reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations derived from inspections and permit reviews.

• Engineering Expertise:
  Mastery of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to perform creative work, including evaluation, planning, and design.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of agency policies, practices, and State/Federal laws pertaining to mining jurisdiction.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to apply core engineering principles to solve complex technical problems in the field and during the review process.
• Instrument Proficiency:
  Knowledge of specialized equipment and instruments used across various types of engineering disciplines.

• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as a technical resource and primary point of contact for Permitting Staff, Inspection & Enforcement Staff, industry consultants, and the general public.
• Effective Communication:
  Demonstrate the ability to convey complex technical information clearly through both oral presentations and written documentation.

• Rugged Field Work:
  Ability to conduct inspections while walking over rugged terrain in various inclement weather conditions.
• Independent Judgment:
  Capacity to work with increasing independence as proficiency is demonstrated, applying technical criteria within established rules and procedures.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility to perform "other duties as assigned," which may include specializing in a specific area of emphasis within the mining division.

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioural traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted 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.
• 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).

• Training:
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering or an ABET‑accredited degree with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid employment in engineering.
• Substitu…