Technical Analyst

SALARY:  $58,329.00 – $103,488.00 Annually

LOCATION: Kanawha County, WV

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER:  DEP2700010

DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection

OPENING DATE: 07/20/2026

CLOSING DATE: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA

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

Nature of Work

DEP2700009 Technical Analyst

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality

Permitting/Non-Title V

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

Please refer to posting DEP2700008; Technical Analyst Trainee, and DEP2700009; Technical Analyst Associate. Only one position will be filled with any of these titles.

This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service. Alternative work location maybe considered.

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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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality, Permitting Section. Under limited supervision of a licensed professional engineer, performs work at the advanced level, on a wide variety of engineering services necessary to the Permitting Section.

Duties include:

• Review and process New Source Review permit applications to ensure that facilities are operated in accordance with applicable state and federal air pollution control laws and regulations, as well as consistency with sound-engineering practices.
• Conduct research regarding a facility’s current permits and compliance status.
• Prepare draft permits and other associated documents which are reviewed prior to issuance for accuracy and completeness.
• Compose reports detailing recommendations, conclusions, and findings.
• Communicate with the public, industry, and other regulatory agencies when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence, update computer data files on a regular basis and initiate procedures for pursuing administrative enforcement actions when appropriate.
• Conduct field inspections which may require walking over rugged terrain in inclement weather.
• Employee will perform other duties as required.

Expectations:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental or chemical engineering.
• Must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Google Workspace.

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.

DOP Purposes Only – 0313P00492

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

OR

Substitution: Bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.

OR

Substitution: Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.

Promotional Only: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the Technical Analyst series may substitute for the required training and experience.

Other Information

PG: 22 $58,329 – $103,488

Market Rate: $91,800

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1

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

Please include posting number DEP2700010 on application.

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