Environmentalists

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 for its Charleston, WV office. This entry-level position involves fieldwork and office duties, including data collection on water quality, habitat assessment, and report preparation. The role requires physical ability for fieldwork, proficiency in computer applications, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include flexible schedules, paid holidays, and wellness initiatives.
•This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.•DEP2600114
Environmental Resources Specialist 1 West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management WQSAS Monitoring Unit Office Location:
601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304 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. Click here for more information on benefits If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today. Employee will be assigned to the Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM), WQSAS Monitoring Unit. Under close supervision, employee will perform entry level professional work and assist higher level specialists and analysts in support of the Watershed Assessment Section in both office and field settings. Field Duties:
Collect data on the physical and chemical properties of water in streams and lakes Assess riparian and in-stream habitat conditions Evaluate watershed activities and disturbances Collect samples of benthic macroinvertebrate and fish communities Conduct field reconnaissance to identify potential sampling and assessment locations Perform pollutant source tracking Provide environmental public education to schools, watershed groups, and other requesting entities Office Duties:
Review, quality-check (QA/QC), and enter stream and lake assessment data Assist senior staff with data analysis and report preparation Work with GIS systems to support assessments and reporting Summarize environmental data for internal and external use Scan and organize assessment documents Create tables, figures, and other graphical outputs for reports Perform other duties as required or assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency with personal computers, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Experience with ArcGIS applications and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) preferred Ability to read and interpret topographic maps Physical ability to carry up to 30 pounds of equipment over varied terrain, including stream crossings, in all seasons and weather conditions Valid driver's license required Ability to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle in rugged terrain Experience trailering and operating small boats preferred Extensive monthly travel required, including overnight travel up to four nights per week 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. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online . INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
You must submit an application for each position of interest. Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume. If you have not previously submitted a copy of your official transcript or diploma, or licensure or training earned, you may attach it to your application or email it to applicantservices@wv.gov If you have already submitted copies of these documents with other applications, please do not resubmit. You may contact Staffing & Recruitment at 304-414-1852 if you have any questions. If you would like to be notified of jobs of this nature or in other categories, please complete our Job Interest Card 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. •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 given to applicants with degrees in one of the following fields: Wildlife and Fisheries, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Geology, and/or Chemistry. Preference given to applicants with the following experience: Benthic Macroinvertebrate sampling and identification, Fish sampling and identification, Wetlands sampling, and/or Water Quality sampling.