Environmental Resources Specialist 1

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

LOCATION: Various Locations, WV

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER: DEP2700044

DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 09/21/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: MULTIPLE COUNTIES – LIST COUNTIESIN NATURE OF WORK

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

Nature of Work

DEP2700044 Environmental Resources Specialist 1

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation Designated Area: Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Wayne, and Webster Counties

Office Location: 601 57th St SE, Charleston WV 25304

Please also refer to posting DEP2700045 Environmental Resources Specialist 2. Only 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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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation. Under close supervision, performing at the entry level, environmental and technical duties as follows:

• Will assist with the operation and maintenance of highly technical water treatment facilities
• 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.
• Collect data, compose and compile statistical and narrative reports relating to facility operations, comprehensive watershed plans, and discharges.
• Must communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both verbally and in writing including watershed groups, state, local officials, and the public.
• 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.

Expectations:

• 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
• Will be required to manage and handle hazardous and toxic chemicals and complete a required hazardous materials handling safety training.
• 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 fitness test.
• Proper respirator use includes being clean shaven. Failure to pass annual examinations may result in reassignment of duties.

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).
• Applicants may complete an application and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov. Please include posting number DEP2700044 on application.
• Preference given to someone who lives in the preferred counties of Braxton, Nicholas or Webster. This is the main area of work.

DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00982

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

Preference given to someone who lives in the preferred counties of Braxton, Nicholas or Webster. This is the main area of work.

PG: 14 $39,461 – $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

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

Please include posting number DEP2700044 on application.

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