Technical Analyst

DEP
2700026 Technical Analyst

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality;
Compliance and Enforcement

Office

Location:

601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

Alternate work locations available.

This position is Classified Exempt; therefore is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements
and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

Also refer to posting numbers DEP
2700024 Technical Analyst Trainee, and DEP
2700025 Technical Analyst Associate. Only
one position will be filled with any of these titles.

Please note that while the initial training for this position will take place in Charleston, this position will be hybrid/telework and the majority of the position's duties will be in the Wood County area.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity.

• 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

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality (DAQ), Compliance & Enforcement Section. With limited supervision, employee will perform administrative work for a wide variety of engineering services.

• Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of major manufacturing facilities and other air pollution sources regulated by the Clean Air Act, to determine compliance with applicable rules, permits, engineering specifications, and laws. FCEs may be conducted at chemical plants, power plants, oil & gas separation plants, natural gas facilities, concrete batch plants, asphalt plants, and numerous other facility categories. Must effectively evaluate chemical and/or mechanical processes, operating parameters, and air pollution control devices that affect pollutant-specific generation and control.

• Prior to on-site FCE, performs an in-depth review of permit applications, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, compliance history and applicable rules and requirements specific to the targeted facility. This includes reviewing engineering design specifications for emission processes and associated air pollution control devices. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. Investigations typically include communication with the complainant, 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 to address compliance issues. Documents include notices of violation, cease & desist orders, and consent orders. Consent 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.

• 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.

• Conducts performance test audits to ensure tests are conducted correctly and in accordance with approved protocols and federal methods. Performance test audits require an engineering and technical background necessary to review written protocols, proper equipment setup and operation, and evaluation of sample collection data. Audit results are documented in a written report.

• Reviews various record-keeping and monitoring reports submitted by regulated facilities. These reports are reviewed and compared to the underlying requirements contained in permits, state rules, and federal regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

• Communicates with the public and regulated community to provide regulatory background information, compliance guidance information, and inspection findings.

• Develops and maintains knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.

• Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Selected employee must be…