Environmental Resources Specialist 3

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DEP2400191 Environmental Resources Specialist 3
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Executive Office; Homeland Security and Emergency Response
Office Location: 4994 Elk River Rd South, Elkview, WV 25071
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Employee will be assigned to the Executive Office, Homeland Security and Emergency Response. At the advanced level, performs complex professional work in a statewide specialty area responding to hazardous materials spills and incidents as a member of the Emergency Response Unit. This position is on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week in order to respond to hazardous materials emergencies including but not limited to:

• Abandoned drums and containers,
• Transportation incidents,
• Oil spills,
• Fires involving chemicals,
• WMD/Homeland Security incidents,
• Household hazardous waste removals, etc.

Duties include:

• Overseeing and directing removal/remedial work performed by private contractors hired by DEP or responsible parties, usually without direct supervision;
• Performing removal/remedial work as situations require;
• The responsibility for use and maintenance of a wide variety of complex detection and response equipment as well as personal protective equipment and other safety equipment;
• Working alone or with other members of the unit to solve difficult problems through innovative thinking, perseverance and teamwork;
• Providing training to unit members as well as other agencies involved in hazardous materials response;
• Performing other duties as assigned and/or required.

Position will at a minimum complete training and certification for:

• OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER, hazardous materials technician;
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700 series training;
• USEPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training;
• USDOP Hazardous Materials Transportation training;
• Forklift Operation training;
• Must be able to work in conditions that require physical exertion for extended periods of time;
• Employee must be physically able to use a self-contained breathing apparatus, air purifying respirator, and other personal protective equipment;
• Must be able to pass an annual physical examination.

Note:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• 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 interest against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• Selected Candidate for this position will be subject to a background check.

DOP Purposes Only - 0313P00718

Minimum Qualifications

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 substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental resources, or in environmental protection, or in an agency specific area related to environmental impact.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours of training for every one (1) year of experience.

Promotional Only: Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 and/or 2 may substitute for the required training and experience.

Other Information

Preference will be given to applicants who has experience with dealing with Hazardous materials, emergency response and management, chemistry.

PG: 16 $38,157 - $70,589

Market Rate: $62,195

Special Hiring Rates:

$41,625.792 - Department of Environmental Protection & 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 DEP2400191 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: $38,157.00 - $70,589.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkview, WV 25071: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elkview, WV 25071