Engineer Trainee - Environment - Environmental Protection - Kanawha

Nature of Work

*** This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***

Engineer Trainee

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality;
Compliance and Enforcement

Office

Location:

601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

Also refer to DEP
2600119 - Engineer Associate, and DEP
2600120 - Engineer. One position will be filled with one of these titles.

This position has been designated as eligible for telework. All new State employees and reinstatements are not eligible for telework until they successfully complete a probationary period. Additional requirements regarding employee approvals for telework can be discussed during the interview.

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 Air Quality, Compliance and Enforcement section performing a wide variety of engineering services as follows:

• Conducts on-site full compliance evaluations (FCE) of major manufacturing facilities and other air pollution sources, ranging from chemical plants, power plants and oil and gas separation plants to concrete batch plants and asphalt plants, regulated by the clean air act to determine compliance with applicable rules, permits, engineering specifications, and laws. Must effectively evaluate chemical and/or mechanical processes, operating parameters, and pollution control devices that affect pollutant-specific generation and control.
• Conducts in-depth reviews prior to on-site FCE of applications, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, compliance history and applicable rules and requirements specific to the targeted facility. This incudes reviewing engineering design specifications for emission processes and associated air pollution control devices.
• Draft reports to properly document findings of FCES, including drawing conclusions on operating performance, summarizing findings, and providing recommendations for enforcement action if needed. Information included in these reports may include production rates, raw material usage rates, control equipment operating data, fan performance curves, reactor temperatures and pressure, vapor pressures, and visual emission readings.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. Typically includes contact with the complainant (face-to-face and/or phone), a site visit to the facility or physical address of the alleged activity, investigation, follow-up visit or call to the complainant, and documentation of findings and recommendations in a written report. Based on results of the investigation, enforcement action may be initiated.
• Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as necessary based on results of the FCES and complaint investigations. These documents include notices of violations, cease and desist orders, and consent orders. These orders may include compliance programs that require subject facilities to modify operating scenarios, upgrade or modify existing air pollution control equipment, and/or install new control equipment. Compliance programs often address a wide variety of chemical and mechanical processes and air pollution control equipment.
• Reviews various record-keeping and monitoring reports submitted by regulated facilities. These reports are reviewed and compared to the under lying requirements contained in permits, state rules, and federal regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure that a subject facility is complying with the terms and conditions of an enforcement document and/or compliance program.
• Attends training courses and reviews research and literature to maintain engineering knowledge of air pollution technologies, regulations and applications.
• Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Expectations:

• Employee must have the ability to establish and maintain effective work relation ships with federal, state and local officials, the general public, supervisors, co-workers and staff.
• Must have the ability to write reports in a clear and concise form, and present factual material and ideas effectively.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Regular attendance 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…