Environmental Inspector in Training

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Mining and Reclamation; Inspection and Enforcement

Designated region: Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln and Wayne

Office location: 1101 George Kostas Drive, Logan, WV 25601

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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.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Mining and Reclamation, Inspection and Enforcement section. 

Duties Include:

Performs technical and field inspections of regulated sites to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and permit conditions in Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Wayne counties (subject to change without notice).

Has the authority to issue notices of violations and cessation orders, initiate civil or administrative proceedings, and pursue criminal prosecution according to established procedures.

Conducts complaint investigations related to the position.

Requires travel and outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including walking over rugged terrain.

May be subject to emergency response, on-call duties, and temporary assignments in different geographic areas as needed.

Timely submission of documents and required paperwork is essential.

Must participate in quarterly helicopter over-flights of assigned areas.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Knowledge of state and federal environmental protection laws and regulations related to surface mining or underground mining effects.

Residency within the assigned geographical area.

Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid driver's license.

Strong oral and written communication skills for interactions with the public and private sector.

Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Notes:

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 occupational interests against the traits determined to be important for the posted position.

The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.

All new employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23) prior to final appointment and annually thereafter.

Any applicant currently in a pay grade lower than the pay grade of the Environmental Inspector-in-Training and who has never taken and passed the written examination for the Environmental Inspector-in-Training will be required to do so.

Hiring Process: This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System). 

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN three (3) calendar DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill.  Online applicants who do not test within three (3) calendar days of receiving this notification will be inactivated.  

 

Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. Your score is valid for twelve (12) months after you have taken it.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. 

IMPORTANT: Please provide employment information in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" of your form DD214 and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid inspection, technical, or professional employment in one of the areas of assignment may substitute for the required training on a year-to-year-basis.

 
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. For work in the areas of hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass 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 of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
 
Note: Personnel engaged in activities associated with hazardous wastes risk exposure to situations or chemicals which may cause illness or injury if proper procedures are not followed.

Areas of Assignment:
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Hazardous Waste Management
Surface Mining Reclamation
Solid Waste Management
Water Pollution Control
Air Quality

 

***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.*