Environmental Resources Specialist Job Fairmont area,Minnesota USA,Design & Architecture

SALARY: $43,357.00 – $75,789.00 Annually

LOCATION: Marion County, WV

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER: DEP
2700037

DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 10/08/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: MULTIPLE COUNTIES – LIST COUNTIES IN NATURE OF WORK

CIVIL SERVICE TYPE: Classified-Exempt – This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

DEP
2700037 Environmental Resources Specialist 3

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration

Abandoned Mine Lands Program / Construction

Office location: 1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

Assigned Counties:
Barbour, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Ohio, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur, Webster and Wetzel.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Grant/Special Projects Inspect and oversee daily reclamation construction activities for grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. Review contractor documentation, monitor project budgets and expenditures, approve payment requests, maintain audit records, and prepare required progress reports.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Projects Manage BIL-funded reclamation projects from planning through construction completion. Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, oversee consultant inspectors and managers, administer consultant contracts during design, and serve as the primary construction representative throughout project execution.

Database and Information Management Develop, maintain, and enhance AMLNET and construction management databases. Coordinate with Computer Programming Specialists to improve system functionality, maintain project records, develop automated payment processes, and support construction data management and reporting.

Construction Standards and Technical Support Evaluate reclamation practices and construction specifications, conduct field investigations and historical research, monitor construction performance, recommend specification improvements, and provide technical support during project planning, design, and construction.

Passive Water Treatment Systems Maintain inventory and evaluate the performance of passive water treatment systems through field inspections, historical research, and water sampling. Recommend maintenance, repairs, and system improvements as needed.

Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Projects Coordinate the development and implementation of Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) projects by collaborating with local governments, partner agencies, and program management to ensure successful project delivery.

Training and Program Development Develop, implement, and support training programs for WVAML&R construction inspectors and consultant personnel, including standardized procedures, inspection requirements, and ongoing professional development.

Notes:

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, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
The recommended candidate will be…