Environmental Administrators

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is hiring Environmental Administrators for the Abandoned Mine Lands Program. The position involves managing reclamation projects, coordinating with consultants, conducting field reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role is based in Charleston or Fayetteville, WV, offers a flexible work schedule, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must complete an assessment and may undergo a motor vehicle record check.
•This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.•DEP2600138
Program Administrator West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Restoration; Abandoned Mine Lands Program/Design Designated regions: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, and Webster Counties Office Location:
601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304 or 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840 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 Land Restoration, AML/Design section in either the Charleston Headquarters office or the Fayetteville Regional office. Duties include:
Will be responsible for managing Consultant awarded AML reclamation projects for design. Duties will include involvement in advertising for services, securing services, communication scope of work, fee and contract negotiation, and project management, including project schedule and any change orders, up to construction. Will be responsible for coordination and review of Consultant plans, specifications, permit applications, and invoices submitted for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with rules and regulations. This position is also responsible for approving invoices. Will be required to conduct field visits/reviews of proposed AML reclamation projects prior to award of contract and during design to assure an understanding of the project goals, feasibility to construct proposed plans, and determine if there is a need to add additional features to the project scope. Will be required to attend the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, serving as a subject matter expert, to explain the project in detail, and answer any questions. Will be responsible for maintaining inventory of AML reclamation projects in DLRNet (ALMNet) database for future reference. Other duties as assigned. Notes:
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. Employees involved with specific DEP programs subject to the surface mining control and reclamation act (SMCRA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a statement of employment and financial interest (OSM23). 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. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online . INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution:
Experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) hours of training. AND Experience:
Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative experience in organizing and coordinating administrative program initiatives. •Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.•