Environmental Inspector-in-Training
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Salary: $39,461.00 – $68,582.00 Annually
Location: Fayette County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DEP
2700022
Department: Environment – Environmental Protection
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 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
2700022
Salary: $39,461.00 – $68,582.00 Annually
Location: Fayette County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DEP
2700022
Department: Environment – Environmental Protection
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 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
2700022
Nature of Work
DEP
2700022 Environmental Inspector in Training
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Mining and Reclamation
Operations;
Inspection and Enforcement
Fayetteville Regional Office: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Assigned Counties:
Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties
Also refer to posting number DEP
2700023;
Environmental Inspector. One position will be filled with either title.
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.
Position Duties – Will acquire the knowledge to:- Conduct technical and field inspections of regulated sites to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties (assignment areas may change without advance notice).
- Operate at training inspector level under direct supervision.
- Issue notices of violation and/or cessation orders as needed.
- Follow up on violations through civil, administrative, or criminal proceedings in accordance with established procedures.
- Investigate complaints related to mining and reclamation activities.
- Travel regularly and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Navigate and walk over rugged terrain during site inspections.
- Be available for emergency response and on-call duties as needed.
- Accept temporary assignments in different geographic areas based on environmental conditions or agency needs.
- Submit required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
- Participate in quarterly helicopter over-flight inspections of assigned areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must reside within the assigned geographic area.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
- Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public and private sector.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- 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 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).
- Any applicant who has never taken and passed the examination for the Environmental Inspector in Training position may be required to do so. We will arrange this for qualified applicants.
DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00257
Minimum QualificationsTraining: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in…
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