What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Resources Specialist 3 position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Environmental Resources Specialist 3
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management; SRF; Quality Assurance Program
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, State Revolving Fund, Quality Assurance Program. At the advanced level and serving as a lead worker, performs complex professional work in a statewide specialty area evaluating documentation associated with the certification process for laboratories.
This evaluation involves the review of Quality Assurance Manuals (QAM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Proficiency Test (PT) results, equipment suitability, personnel qualifications, laboratory performance data, quality assurance/ quality control (qa/qc) data, and all other associated documents and data.
Employee will perform on-site assessments of laboratories seeking certification under 47csr32. This activity involves extensive travel with many multi-day overnight trips to evaluate laboratories. Will review checklists completed during the on-site audit and write a summary of the evaluation; review applications submitted to the program and enter information into the database used by the program to track laboratory certifications; process checks for certification fees; enter the laboratory information in program database and tracking spreadsheets and prepare deposit memoranda for accounts receivable.
Employee will maintain correspondence with laboratories and adhere to audit schedules; draft guidance for laboratory and regulated community use in complying with state and federal rules and regulations; maintains files, both hard copy and electronic for all activities associated with the certification process for laboratories. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Expectations
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.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver’s Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
Environmental Resources Specialist 3
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management; SRF; Quality Assurance Program
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, State Revolving Fund, Quality Assurance Program. At the advanced level and serving as a lead worker, performs complex professional work in a statewide specialty area evaluating documentation associated with the certification process for laboratories.
This evaluation involves the review of Quality Assurance Manuals (QAM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Proficiency Test (PT) results, equipment suitability, personnel qualifications, laboratory performance data, quality assurance/ quality control (qa/qc) data, and all other associated documents and data.
Employee will perform on-site assessments of laboratories seeking certification under 47csr32. This activity involves extensive travel with many multi-day overnight trips to evaluate laboratories. Will review checklists completed during the on-site audit and write a summary of the evaluation; review applications submitted to the program and enter information into the database used by the program to track laboratory certifications; process checks for certification fees; enter the laboratory information in program database and tracking spreadsheets and prepare deposit memoranda for accounts receivable.
Employee will maintain correspondence with laboratories and adhere to audit schedules; draft guidance for laboratory and regulated community use in complying with state and federal rules and regulations; maintains files, both hard copy and electronic for all activities associated with the certification process for laboratories. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Expectations
- Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle or provide other acceptable means of conducting business travel.
- 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.
- Position requires extensive travel, including overnight and out-of-state.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in the use of computer and statistical analysis is desired.
- Must possess considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of organic and inorganic chemistry and public health sanitation program at the local level.
- Work will be performed in a laboratory environment where processing of hazardous or unknown chemicals and samples (within accepted safety procedures is typical).
- 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.
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.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver’s Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
- I consent to the above statement.
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