Environmental Inspector Supervisor-Health-BPH-Office of Environmental Health Services-Kanawha

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and supervision of the staff of the State Asbestos Compliance Program, supervising, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff performing technical and environmental field inspections related to the Asbestos Compliance Program. The supervisor will oversee the development and management of the annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Substances Control/Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) grant for asbestos in schools K‑12, and will routinely interface with federal, state, local, and county officials, contractors, and the public to provide information on asbestos exposure and abatement.

The role also requires cross‑training in other division environmental programs (lead, radon, clandestine drug lab remediation) and acting as a team member for the Beaver Valley Power Station responses.

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Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.

Substitution – Full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid inspection, technical, or professional employment in one of the areas of assignment may substitute for the required training on a year‑for‑year basis.

Four years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional, supervisory, or administrative employment in the field of environmental inspection or environmental compliance in one of the areas of assignment.

Substitution – A Master’s degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health may substitute for one year of experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

For work in hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass a physical examination during the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow‑up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment; failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.

Personnel engaged in activities associated with hazardous wastes risk exposure to situations or chemicals that may cause illness or injury if proper procedures are not followed.

• Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
• Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Explosives and Blasting
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Solid Waste Management
• Surface Mining Reclamation
• Water Pollution Control
• Air Quality