Environmental Inspector-In-Training

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:
Preston and Tucker counties. Office location: 22288 Northwestern Pike, Romney, WV 26757.

• 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, and may be subject to on‑call duty or temporary reassignment as needed.
• 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 regarding water pollution control and solid waste management as assigned.

• 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 may result in termination. Failure to pass an annual examination may result in reassignment of duties.
• This position may require significant overnight travel across multiple counties.

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 assignment areas 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.
• Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.

• The geographic area of assignment is subject to future changes.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Applicants may be required to complete an internet‑based profile assessment to evaluate thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits, and occupational interests.
• Applicants will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review at hire and annually thereafter.
• Applicants who have never taken and passed the written examination for the Environmental Inspector in Training position may be required to do so.

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

DEP’s maximum hiring salary for the Environmental Inspector in Training title is $45,500 due to title/salary progression opportunities after being hired.