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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
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Nature of Work
WV Department of Environmental Protection
DEP2300120; Environmental Inspector
Division of Mining and Reclamation
Operations; Inspection and Enforcement
Fayetteville Regional Office: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Assigned Counties: Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming
***Please refer to posting number DEP2300119; Environmental Inspector-in-Training. One position will be filled with either title.
***Applicants cannot be hired as an Environmental Inspector unless they have been an Environmental Inspector-in-Training and served the appropriate training period.***
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Mining and Reclamation, Inspection and
Enforcement section. Under limited supervision, at the full-performance inspector capacity, will perform technical and field inspection work of sites regulated by the Division of Mining and Reclamation to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and/or permit conditions in Fayette, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties and may change without advanced notice.
Employee will have the authority to issue notices of violations and/or cessation orders and to follow up violations with initiation of civil or administrative proceedings, and/or criminal
prosecution, in compliance with established procedures. Will be required to perform complaint investigations as they relate to the position.
Duties require travel and outside work in varying weather conditions and require walking over rugged terrain.
Employee may be subject to emergency response, being on-call and have temporary
assignments made to a different geographic areas of the state, as necessitated by environmental conditions and agency needs. Timely submission of documents and other required paperwork is essential.
Employee will be required to participate in the quarterly helicopter over-flight program of their assigned area. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and required.
Preference will be given to those individuals with knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations and agency policies related to Environmental Protection programs as these relate to surface mining or the surface effects of underground mining. Employee must live within the geographical area of assignment.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with the public and private sector and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her motor vehicle record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
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: 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).
DOP purposes only – 0313P00137
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.
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional employment in the field of environmental inspection or environmental compliance in one of the areas of assignment.
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
Other Information
PG: 15 $35,994 – $66,589
Market Rate: $58,670
Special hiring rates:
Preference may be given to those individuals with knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations and agency policies related to Environmental Protection programs as these relate to surface mining or the surface effects of underground mining.
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.(Download PDF reader)g(Download PDF reader)ov/SiteCollectionDocuments/A(Download PDF reader)p(Download PDF reader)plication.pdf(Download PDF reader)”
Applications of 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. Click here for more information on benefits
If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,994.00 – $66,589.00 per year
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Work Location: One location
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