<p>Nature of Work</p> <ul> <li>This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.* </li></ul> <p>DEP2600092 Environmental Resources Specialist 2</p> <p>West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection</p> <p>Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation</p> <p>Designated Area: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Wayne, and Webster Counties</p> <p>Office Location: 601 57th St SE, Charleston WV 25304</p> <p>This position is classified exempt; therefore, is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.</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, Office of Special Reclamation. Under limited supervision. Environmental and technical duties as follows:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Will assist with the operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities</p> </li><li> <p>Employee must be capable enough to obtain knowledge, skills, and ability to master several unique operating systems within the technical treatment facilities. The management of these unique operating systems will be necessary to meet the required discharge limits.</p> </li><li> <p>Collect data, compose and compile statistical and narrative reports relating to facility operations, comprehensive watershed plans, and discharges.</p> </li><li> <p>Must communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both verbally and in writing including watershed groups, state, local officials, and the public.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct field inspections of the entire watershed to identify additional pollution sources, monitor contract activities, and assess the impact to the environment in the watershed. Note unusual problems, take corrective actions, and provide treatment.</p> </li></ul> <p>Expectations:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Employee will be required to perform all assigned duties in all weather conditions and in a variety of terrain. Extended hours will be dictated by emergency situations and weather conditions as required</p> </li><li> <p>Will be required to manage and handle hazardous and toxic chemicals and complete a required hazardous materials handling safety training.</p> </li><li> <p>Must take and pass a physical examination within the first six months of employment and complete annual follow-up examinations. Employee will be required to utilize respirator when necessary and will be required to pass a yearly fit test.</p> </li><li> <p>Proper respirator use includes being clean shaven. Failure to pass annual examinations may result in reassignment of duties.</p> </li></ul> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The recommended candidate will possess a valid driver's license and be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter or as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.</p> </li><li> <p>Current DEP employees in the Environmental Resources Associate title have an exemption for the testing requirement but must meet the minimum education and experience requirements for the ERS 1 title.</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 to the posted position.</p> </li><li> <p>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).</p> </li><li> <p>Preference given to someone who lives in the preferred counties of Braxton, Nicholas or Webster. This is the main area of work.</p> </li></ul> <p>Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.</p> <p>IMPORTANT:You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the "Other Information" section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.</p> <p>ATTENTION:Applicants may provide verification of 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.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 any personal 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 U.S .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 notification 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>Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.* </li></ul> <p>Other Information</p> <p>Preference given to someone who lives in the preferred counties of Braxton, Nicholas or Webster. This is the main area of work.</p>