<p>Nature of Work</p> <p>Assigned Counties: Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Brooke, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Pendleton, Pleasants,Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur, Webster, Wetzel, Wirt, Wood.</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 Mining and Reclamation, Biological Analysis Unit Section.</p> <p>Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides expert-level support in a team setting to develop site-specific permit conditions for surface coal mining operations, prevent off-site damage and protect the hydrologic balance of state waters.</p> </li><li> <p>Apply knowledge of the WV DEP's August 12, 2010 Permit Guidance document and all relevant surface mining permitting guidance.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as the lead DEP biologist/environmental scientist at the Philippi office.Monitoring AEPP success in stream protection and review Adaptive Management Plans (AMP). Employee will perform other Article 3 /NPDES duties as assigned.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee and implement the WV Selenium Chronic Aquatic Life Standard Implementation Document (September 10, 2018).</p> </li><li> <p>Manage all aspects of selenium study submittals and approvals.</p> </li><li> <p>Review fish tissue compliance applications and associated tissue data and reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Design, conduct, and analyze research projects involving:</p> </li><li> <p>Fish and macroinvertebrate populations</p> </li><li> <p>Federally threatened and endangered species</p> </li><li> <p>Enhancement, protection, and mitigation strategies</p> </li><li> <p>Develop internal program policy and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Establish standards, goals, and objectives for the agency's strategic plan.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in the development and implementation of agency rules.</p> </li><li> <p>Stay current with federal and regional environmental methodologies and techniques.</p> </li><li> <p>Recommend solutions to programmatic and regulatory challenges.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend and present at formal conferences, lectures, and educational sessions.</p> </li><li> <p>Review current literature and bulletins; advise internal personnel accordingly.</p> </li><li> <p>Disseminate information through policy updates and formal presentations.</p> </li><li> <p>Present findings and guidance to permit review staff, inspection and enforcement staff, and state and federal agencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Planning committees, consultants, and industry representatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend and participate in legislative, public, and advocacy group hearings.</p> </li><li> <p>Present technical and regulatory information for discussion and decision-making purposes.</p> </li></ul> <p>Employee Expectations:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a valid driver's license. </li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills are required. </li><li>Must be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals, including surface coal mine permit applicants, agency personnel, and the general public. </li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills are necessary. </li><li>Must have strong interpersonal and written communication skills. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to work with and motivate others. </li><li>Proficient computer skills are required, including use of databases, data entry, and report retrieval. </li><li>Must be able to work in inclement weather and traverse rugged terrain. </li><li>A flexible schedule is needed, with the ability to work occasional weekends and undertake periodic overnight travel. </li><li>Must exercise considerable judgment and independence in the decision-making process. </li><li>Requires detailed knowledge of indices of biotic integrity (IBI), state and federal environmental and mining laws. </li><li>Must be proficient in wet testing and benthic water quality, as well as habitat and fish sampling techniques. </li></ul> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. </li><li>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. </li><li>The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter. </li><li>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). </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" 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.</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 resume or 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: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate training and/or every thirty (30) semester hours of undergraduate training.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the specialty area.</p>