Environmental Resources Specialist 1

SALARY: $39,461.00 – $68,582.00 Annually

LOCATION: Marion County, WV

JOB TYPE; Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER: DEP2600214

DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 07/10/2026

CLOSING DATE: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: MARION

CIVIL SERVICE TYPE: Classified-Exempt – This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

Nature of Work

DEP2600214 Environmental Resources Specialist 1

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Planning

Office Location: 1000 Technology Drive Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

Also refer to DEP2600215; ERS2. One position will be filled with either title.

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.

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.

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Under supervision, performs complex professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, management and protection of the state’s environmental/natural resources. Candidate’s main responsibility will be the operation of the Richard Mine Drainage AMD Treatment Plant, located outside of Morgantown, WV. Such responsibilities during normal work hours include, but are not limited to, daily visits to the facility to ensure the ongoing treatment of the mined is charge, performing routine maintenance and cleaning, scheduling and overseeing work by maintenance contractors, maintaining appropriate records of work performed, and scheduling deliveries of treatment materials, and tracking cost expenditures related to the operation of this facility. The candidate will also be on call during off-hours should issues with the treatment system arise.

In addition to the primary duties identified above, the candidate may/will:

• Assist with the operation, routine maintenance, and cleaning of other AMD treatment facilities operated by WVDEP AML;
• Conduct and/or assist with field inspections and water sampling of AML sites, streams and/or watersheds impaired by AML sites,
• Maintain records of facility operations in an approved repository such as a database, construction management software, and/or AMLNet;
• Consult with AML Design, AML Planning, and outside vendors to assist in the design of new water treatment facilities, and improvements of existing water treatment facilities;
• Employee will perform other duties as required.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle in hazardous and inclement weather conditions;
• May be required to handle hazardous and toxic chemicals;
• Must complete required Hazardous Materials Handling and/or HAZWOPER safety training;
• Must be physically capable of walking long distances over rugged terrain in adverse weather and carrying equipment for extended distances;
• Must pass a physical examination within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Be physically able to utilize respiratory protection;
• Must be comfortable with working alone in isolated locations;
• Must be flexible with daily schedule to accommodate special circumstances;
• Must be proficient in computer and mechanical skills.

Notes

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position;
• 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;
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter;
• 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)

DOP purposes only: 0313P00162

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.

Promotional Only: Two (2) years as an Environmental Resources Associate may substitute for the required 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.

Other Information

PG: 14 $39,461 – $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

Applicants may complete an application and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov

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