Office Assistant 2-Environment-Environmental Protection-Logan Co.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Office Assistant 2 for its Logan regional office. Responsibilities include tracking NPDES and 401 application submissions, entering data into ERIS, preparing draft permits, processing application fees, and handling office communications. The position emphasizes regular attendance and requires applicants to complete an assessment and verify educational qualifications. Benefits include paid holidays, flexible schedules, and an Employee Assistance Program.
DEP2500241 Office Assistant 2

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Mining Reclamation

Operations / Permitting / Hydrologic Protection Unit (HPU)

Office Location: 1101 George Kosta Dr, Logan, WV 25601
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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 Mining and Reclamation (DMR) Hydrologic Protection Unit (HPU) and 401 Certification Unit (401) of the Logan regional office.

Duties include:
• Receive and track all National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and 401 application submittals for the regional office.
• Enter application information into the Environmental Resource Information System (ERIS) and notify the HPU Environmental Resource Associate (ERA).
• Monitor and track resubmittals of applications and inspector reviews in ERIS.
• Prepare draft NPDES permits and distribute them to headquarters, the applicant company, and consultants.
• Review and track final permit approvals.
• Ensure application fees are receipted and processed daily.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing mail for the office.
• Create and distribute application tracking reports as needed.
• Proofread advertisements and certificates of publication; notify the application team leader of any errors.
• Assist the ERA with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processing for the regional DMR/HPU office.
• Answer phone calls and provide support as required.
• Perform additional clerical duties as needed, including ERA responsibilities during absences.

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.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

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

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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Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in routine office work.Substitution: College hours, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.
• 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 who can use ESS and ERIS.