Environmental Resources Specialist 3 - Health - BPH - Jefferson Co.

The State of West Virginia is hiring an Environmental Resources Specialist 3 to support source water assessment and protection in Jefferson County. Responsibilities include reviewing protection plans, conducting assessments, leading water sampling, and assisting with outreach and training. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. This position is primarily based in the Kearneysville District area and is not remote.
Nature of Work

Provide services to support the source water assessment and protection program including reviewing source water protection plans, attending public hearings and assisting in completion of source water assessments for new systems. Work with systems primarily in the Kearneysville District area that are required to develop source water protection plans. Participate in the PWS determination of Surface Water Influenced Groundwater (SWIG) and Ground Water Under the Direct Influence (GWUDI) of surface water. Lead worker for the programs water sampling needs in the eastern panhandle of the state. Assist with the development of the source water protection plan, well driller and GWUDI databases used by our programs. Assist with training and certification, especially the water well driller program and proctoring exams in the Kearneysville District. Assist with outreach, education and training including attending state and federal meetings and participating in their work groups.

IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify 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. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. 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 that 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: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental resources, or in environmental protection, or in an agency specific area related to environmental impact.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours of training for every one (1) year of experience.
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