Environmental Resources Specialist

Environmental Resources Specialist 2

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Planning

Office

Location:

1000 Technology Drive Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

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.

At the advanced performance level, performs complex professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, management and protection of the state’s environmental/natural resources. Candidate’s main responsibility will be the operation of the Richard Mine Drainage AMD Treatment Plant, located outside of Morgantown, WV. Responsibilities include daily visits to the facility to ensure ongoing treatment of the mine discharge, performing routine maintenance and cleaning, scheduling and overseeing work by maintenance contractors, maintaining appropriate records of work performed, scheduling deliveries of treatment materials and tracking cost expenditures related to the operation.

The candidate will also be on call during off‑hours should issues with the treatment system arise. In addition, the candidate may:

• Assist with operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of other AMD treatment facilities.
• Conduct and/or assist with field inspections and water sampling of AML sites, streams and watersheds.
• Maintain records of facility operations in an approved repository such as a database, construction management software, and/or AMLNet.
• Consult with AML Design, AML Planning, and outside vendors to assist in the design of new water treatment facilities and improvements of existing ones.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 4‑wheel drive vehicle in hazardous and inclement weather conditions.
• May be required to handle hazardous and toxic chemicals.
• Must complete required Hazardous Materials Handling and/or HAZWOPER safety training.
• Must be physically capable of walking long distances over rugged terrain in adverse weather and carrying equipment for extended distances.
• Must pass a physical examination within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Be physically able to utilize respiratory protection.
• Must be comfortable working alone in isolated locations.
• Must be flexible with daily schedule to accommodate special circumstances.
• Must be proficient in computer and mechanical skills.

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet‑based profile assessment.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of their Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to hired and annually thereafter.
• All new employees that are involved with specific DEP programs subject to the 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.
• OR Substitution:
  Additional full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
• AND
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency‑specific area related to environmental impact.
• OR Substitution:
  Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Visit the Division of Personnel’s Benefits Page.