SALARY: $48,098.00 – $84,558.00 Annually
LOCATION: Ohio County, WV
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
JOB NUMBER: DEP2600201
DEPARTMENT: Environment – Environmental Protection
OPENING DATE: 07/16/2026
CLOSING DATE: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: BROOKE, HANCOCK, MARSHALL, OHIO
CIVIL SERVICE TYPE: Classified-Exempt – This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
DEP2600201 Technical Analyst Trainee
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality; Compliance and Enforcement
Office Location: 131A Peninsula St Wheeling WV 26003
Also refer to Technical Analyst Associate DEP2600202, and Technical Analyst DEP2600203. Only one position willbe filled with one of these titles.
This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.
This position has been designated as eligible for telework. Requirements regarding employee approvals for telework can be discussed during the interview.
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 (DAQ), Compliance & Enforcement Section, in the Wheeling regional office.
With close supervision, employee will learn to perform administrative work at the beginning level for a wide variety of engineering services:
- Conducts on-site Full Compliance Evaluations (FCE) of major manufacturing facilities and other air pollution sources regulated by the Clean Air Act, to determine compliance with applicable rules, permits, engineering specifications, and laws. FCEs may be conducted at chemical plants, power plants, oil & gas separation plants, natural gas facilities, concrete batch plants, asphalt plants, and numerous other facility categories. Must effectively evaluate chemical and/or mechanical processes, operating parameters, and air pollution control devices that affect pollutant-specific generation and control.
- Prior to on-site FCE, performs an in-depth review of permit applications, engineering evaluations, permits, databases, compliance history and applicable rules and requirements specific to the targeted facility. This includes reviewing engineering design specifications for emission processes and associated air pollution control devices.
- Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. Investigations typically include communication with the complainant, a site visit to the facility or physical address of the alleged activity, investigation, follow-up visit or call to the complainant, and documentation of findings and recommendations in a written report. Based on results of the investigation, enforcement action may be initiated.
- Drafts enforcement documents and compliance programs as necessary to address compliance issues. Documents include notices of violation, cease & desist orders, and consent orders. Consent orders may include compliance programs that require subject facilities to modify operating scenarios, upgrade or modify existing air pollution control equipment, and/or install new control equipment. Compliance programs often address a wide variety of chemical and mechanical processes and air pollution control equipment.
- Conducts follow-up inspections and program reviews to ensure that a subject facility is complying with the terms and conditions of an enforcement document and/or compliance program.
- Conducts performance test audits to ensure tests are conducted correctly and in accordance with approved protocols and federal methods. Performance test audits require an engineering and technical background necessary to review written protocols, proper equipment setup and operation, and evaluation of sample collection data. Audit results are documented in a written report.
- Reviews various record-keeping and monitoring reports submitted by regulated facilities. These reports are reviewed and compared to the underlying requirements contained in permits, state rules, and federal regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Communicates with the public and regulated community to provide regulatory background information, compliance guidance information, and inspection findings.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of existing and new state and federal regulations and air pollution technologies through training and independent study.
Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Notes:
- Selected employee must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Must be computer literate and proficient on the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Regular attendance is an essential part of this 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 or as needed.
- 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.
DOP purposes only: 0313P00534
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.
Special Requirement:
A valid driver’s license is required.
NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary
appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be
verified before the employee may be certified permanent.
Other Information
PG: 18 $48,098 – $84,558
Market Rate: $75,122
PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1
Applicants may complete an application and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Please include the posting number on your application.
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