<p>Nature of Work</p> <p>Designated Area: Barbour, Berkeley, Brooke, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Ohio, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Webster counties</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Click here for more information on benefits</p> <p>If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.</p> <p>Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Abandoned Mine Lands (AML), Construction Group in the Fairmont Regional Office. Employee will report directly to the Environmental Resources Specialist Supervisor and performs duties at the intermediate level providing a wide variety of complex work in the assigned area.</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Will monitor and conduct field investigations of all facets of AML reclamation projects being accomplished by contractors.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Employee will take photographs of all the reclamation sites assigned to them.</p> </li><li> <p>Employee will perform other related duties as required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ideal applicant will 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.</p> </li><li> <p>Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.</p> </li><li> <p>The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to be hired and annually thereafter.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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).</p> </li></ul> <p>Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.</p> <p>IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided 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.</p> <p>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" form 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.</p> <ul> <li>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.* </li></ul>