Environmental Resources Specialist 1

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DEP2400213 Environmental Resources Specialist 1
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Abandoned Mine Lands Program; Construction
Office location: 101 Cambridge Place. Bridgeport WV 26330
Assigned counties: Brooke, Doddridge, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood, Barbour, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Taylor, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton, Preston, and Tucker.
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Please refer to DEP2400214 ERS2; one position will be filled with either title.
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML&R) Construction Group in the Bridgeport regional office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist 3 (maintenance coordinator), performing beginning level duties under direct supervision providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area. Will monitor and conduct field investigations of maintenance work on AML Reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors. Will be responsible for reviewing plans and as-builts to review required maintenance activities.
Employee will collect and review technical/scientific data related to environmental/natural resource quality and assist in preparing the detailed findings. This includes collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data in the area of assignment. Employee will take photographs of all the reclamation/maintenance sites assigned to them, and prepare a field verification form for each work directive that is completed. Employee will be responsible for overseeing construction activities on AML Reclamation sites when needed and assist in water treatment efforts on reclamation sites that have active/passive treatment systems. Employee will perform other related duties as required.
Employee should have skill in drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting conclusions for negotiating purposes; have the ability to prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive detailed reports of field work; have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing; and have the ability to read and comprehend detailed plans and specifications for the reclamation sites.
Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter or as needed.
Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
Note: Employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the surface mining control and reclamation act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM23).
Note: 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.
***Special Note for Internal State Applicants: Applicants without an environmental related degree or environmental work experience will be required to complete and pass the DOP skills test to be eligible for this position.***
For DOP Purposes Only: 0313P00391

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years as an Environmental Resources Associate may substitute for the required training.

Note: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.

Other Information

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with environmental and/or natural resources laws and regulations.

PG: 14 $34,261 - $63,382

Market Rate: $55,844

Special Hiring Rates:

$37,386.128 - Department of Environmental Protection (SPB 2969)

$37,386.128 - Office of Environmental Health Services (SPB 2969)

Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must have permanent civil services status (this includes reinstatements) and meet the minimum requirements or be within the top ten percent of the Division of Personnel Competitive Register for this job classification. Applicants who are current state employees or previous state employees with permanent civil services status may complete an application (Download PDF reader) and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Please include posting number DEP2400213 on application.
Applications from covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.
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.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,261.00 - $63,382.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person