Job description

Follow the below steps to apply:

Step One: Go to: http://www.personnel.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Step Two: Under “Employment Opportunities”

“First-time and Returning Applicants”

Step Three: Click on “Search Available Jobs”

Step Four: Scroll through the titles

Step Five: Click on job title and follow appropriate instructions

on submitting applications electronically

Nature of Work

DEP2300020 Environmental Resources Specialist 1
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Abandoned Mine Lands
Construction Group
Office Location: 101 Cambridge Place, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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Effective July 30, 2022, the new pay range for this classification shall be $34,261 - $63,382.
***Please refer to posting number DEP2300021; Environmental Resources Specialist 2. One position will be filled with either title. ***
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Construction Group in the Bridgeport Regional Office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist Supervisor and performs duties at the beginning level providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area. Will monitor and conduct field investigations of all facets of AML reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors. 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 sites assigned to them. Employee will perform other related duties as required. An applicants should have knowledge of Environmental/ Natural Resources Laws and Regulations, which apply to the assigned projects; 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: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. ***
***Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to be hired and annually thereafter. ***
***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. ***
***Note: All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23). ***
***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.***
DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00390

Harrison and surrounding counties ( Upshur/Marion/Taylor/Barbour/Monongalia/ Preston/Lewis/Doddridge/Randolph/Tucker)

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally 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 at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of credit.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required.

Note: Candidates may receive a probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree within six (6) months of appointment. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified as permanent.

Other Information

PG: 14 $31,146 - $57,620
Market Rate: $50,767

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 “https://personnel.wv.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Application.pdf (Download PDF reader)” and apply directly to DEPprehire at wv.gov
Please include posting number DEP2300020 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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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,149.00 - $57,620.00 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 Location: One location

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