Technical Analyst Associate- Environment

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***

Technical Analyst Associate

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Water and Waste Management

Permitting Section/Stormwater Section

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

Important note: This position is classified exempt; therefore, it is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

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.

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

The employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management, Permitting / Stormwater section.

Duties include:

• Review applications for stormwater permit coverage for highway projects, natural gas pipeline projects.
• Review applications for land disturbance permits. This includes analyzing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, best management practices, engineering plans and other associated documents. Preparing technical corrections to request revisions or additional information as needed to meet compliance with the State's requirements and guidelines.
• Serve as an expert on erosion/sediment control and slope stability.
• Represent the program at public hearings, assisting the Public Information Officer, receiving and reviewing public comments on proposed permits, and drafting responses for the Director's consideration.
• Testify on relevant subject matter before the Environmental Quality Board or other jurisdictions.
• Plan, organize, and implement statewide programs in the area of assignment while staying current with federal and state regulations and updating the best management practices manual.
• Provide technical assistance to municipalities with separate storm sewer systems and support small municipalities by reviewing proposed drainage plans.
• Participate in technical audits of permit compliance and provide support for permits under review in coordination with Environmental Enforcement Inspectors as requested.
• Conduct pre-application meetings with companies interested in obtaining permits for pipeline installation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employee Expectations:

• Communicate effectively with individuals both inside and outside the agency while maintaining professional conduct.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with agency staff and personnel.

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.

IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the "Other Information" section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.

ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of 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. 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 any personal 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: or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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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: Four (4) 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.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Preference will be given to applicants with expert experience on slope stability, storm water management principles and methodologies, earth-moving construction procedures and methodologies; erosion and sediment control methods, procedures and methodologies; state and federal laws regarding storm water NPDES permitting; and analyze design plans, topographic mapping and visual 3D objects from 2D patterns.