Environmental Inspector-In-Training - Environmental Protection - Marion

Nature of Work

Environmental Inspector in Training – West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water and Waste Management, Office of Environmental Enforcement (Water and Waste Group). Designated region:
Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Wirt counties. Office location: 1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554.

• Makes regular inspections of sites and facilities to determine compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and permit conditions.
• Investigates complaints related to suspected environmental harm from regulated or non‑regulated sources.
• Initiates criminal prosecution, utilizes administrative procedures, or takes other legal action to enforce compliance with established regulations.
• Responsible for initiating and following up on enforcement actions and collecting soil, water, waste, and effluent samples for laboratory analysis.
• Responds to emergency situations, such as spills, truck wrecks, and hazardous substance discharges, in accordance with procedures. May be subject to emergency response, on‑call duty, and temporary assignment to different geographical areas of the state as necessitated by environmental conditions and/or agency needs.
• Submits written and electronic inspection reports and other required data.
• May be required to attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to program staff.
• May perform other related duties as assigned regarding water pollution control and solid waste management.

• The selected employee must reside within a reasonable driving distance of the office.
• Must be eligible to obtain a motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally.
• Must be able to walk long distances in adverse weather over rugged terrain and lift and carry equipment for considerable distances.
• Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow‑up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass the annual examination may result in reassignment of duties.
• This position has responsibilities across multiple counties, which may require significant overnight travel.

• The geographic area of assignment for this position is subject to future changes.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet‑based profile assessment to evaluate thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits, and occupational interests in comparison to those identified as important for this 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.
• Any applicant who has never taken and passed the written examination for the Environmental Inspector in Training position may be required to do so.

This is a tested position. After your application is received, you will be notified via Course Mill (an online learning system). DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN THREE (3) CALENDAR DAYS after receiving your notification. Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated.

For each position of interest, submit a complete application, including work history, transcripts, diplomas, licensure, or training earned. Attach additional documents if required but do not resubmit documents already submitted for other applications. For questions, contact Staffing & Recruitment at .

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.
• Full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid inspection, technical, or professional employment in one of the areas of assignment may substitute for the required training on a year‑to‑year basis.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• For work in hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow‑up examinations.

• Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
• Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Surface Mining Reclamation
• Solid Waste Management
• Water Pollution Control
• Air Quality

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

Dependent on title/salary progression opportunities after being hired, the maximum hiring salary is $45,500.

Click the APPLY link to apply online. Please submit an application for each position of interest.