WV Department of Environmental Specialist
Nature of Work
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Under close supervision, at the entry-level, this position performs the professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, oversight and enhancement of the West Virginia Watershed Improvement Branch, the employee will develop and implement water quality improvement projects. The employee will do this in cooperation and communication with all local, state, and federal agencies, industry, business, academia, as well as a diversity of other watershed stakeholder interests, such as environmental groups, local citizenry, and watershed associations.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: promoting the development of local subcommittees and project teams involving stakeholder groups, tracking their activities, facilitating meetings, and overseeing watershed projects. The employee will assist partners in coordinating, planning, and implementation to ensure the successful accomplishment of Nonpoint Source Program goals.
The employee will oversee the preparation of reports, planning, and funding documents; will act as the primary point of contact with state agencies, elected officials, other entities, and the public on issues related to the identified priority watershed in the eastern panhandle area of the state; will organize and educate stakeholders to be ready for future involvement with the Watershed Management Framework Cycle; and will assist with public outreach and education efforts in conjunction with Nonpoint, Stream Partners, Save Our Streams, and TMDL programs.
Additionally, the employee will coordinate public information among the participating agencies and DEP’s Public Information Office and will be responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of all database and filing systems for watershed projects.
The employee will perform other duties as required.
***Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position. ***
***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: 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. ***
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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.
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: [email protected] 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: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
Note: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official
verification of the qualifying training or certification. The qualifying training or certification must be verified before the
employee may be certified permanent.
***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.***
Other Information
Preference will be given to those with experience in Urban Stormwater Management, Septic Issues, Acid Mine
Drainage Treatment, and/or Natural Stream Channel Design; GIS mapping and volunteer organizations. Preference will
also be given to applicants with degrees in environmental studies, biology, or geology.