Environmental Resources Specialist

Nature of Work

This position, with limited supervision, will oversee the State Lead Abatement Program. Duties include inspecting ongoing lead abatement projects for state/federal compliance, auditing lead professionals in WV for appropriate recordkeeping regarding abatement projects and inspections/risk assessments to meet state/federal guidelines. Monitoring, evaluating and auditing WV lead training providers and training classes held in WV to determine compliance with state/federal accreditation standards.

Monitoring, evaluating and analyzing programmatic requirements, deliverables, statements of work and activities in all lead grants. Preparing and issuing reports detailing overall program implementation and management. Performing environmental lead assessments (ELAs) for children with elevated blood lead levels as referred to our office. Using an x-ray fluorescence device (XRF), taking soil, water, paint and dust wipe samples for lead. Creating a report for parents/guardians as well as the child’s physician detailing results, findings and courses of action to resolve issues.

Taking part in outreach and education events throughout the state in regard to lead abatement and childhood lead poisoning. Meeting with other state and federal regulators on lead topics, attending state and national meetings/conferences as well as obtaining/maintaining lead certifications. Participating in Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) emergency drills in a role to be determined and potentially being cross trained in other division areas.

Overnight travel is required in this position, including some weekend travel. Other duties as may be assigned.

• 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.
• 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 the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.