Environmental Inspector-In-Training

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

Environmental Inspector-in-Training
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Air Quality; Compliance and Enforcement
Designated areas: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt, and Wood counties

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.

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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 Air Quality, Compliance and Enforcement Section in the Headquarter Office located in Charleston. Under immediate supervision, at the training level, the employee performs technical and field inspection work to implement the state air pollution control program.

• Conduct on-site inspections of air pollution sources to determine compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and permit conditions.
• Prior to on-site inspections, review pertinent information necessary to conduct a comprehensive inspection. This may include asbestos notifications, past inspection reports, permits, applicable state and federal regulations, self-monitoring reports, and previous enforcement actions.
• Read, comprehend and interpret state and federal rules and regulations
• Communicate with the regulated community and other state and federal agencies. Perform outreach with concerned citizens regarding air pollution issues.
• Perform calculations in the determination of compliance status; prepare written inspection reports detailing results of field inspections. Information documented in the reports include environmental conditions at the time of the inspection, the operating status of the facility, production data, compliance status with applicable rules and regulations, conclusions, and recommendations for future inspections and/or enforcement actions.
• If deemed necessary based on results of a corresponding field inspection, draft enforcement documents to address areas of non-compliance. Enforcement documents may include a Notice of Violation, Cease & Desist Order, or Consent Order.
• May conduct inspections evaluating manufacturing, commercial and other types of facilities to determine compliance with all state and federal applicable air pollution rules, regulations and permit conditions.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding air pollution issues. This includes initial contact with the complainant (phone, in person, or email), an on-site investigation at the source (individual or company) of the alleged activity, resolution of the complaint, and follow-up communication with the complainant. If necessary, initiate enforcement actions and follow-up investigations to resolve the complaint.
• Update computer database on a regular basis documenting inspection dates, compliance status, enforcement actions and status, status of citizen complaint investigations, etc.
• Employee may be required to attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to program staff.
• Employee will receive limited training in other areas of environmental investigation and inspection.
• Employee will be provided training in the area of personal protection, and the use of equipment necessary for job performance.
• Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Must be eligible to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this 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 or as needed.
• All qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant’s thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• Applicants cannot be hired as an Environmental Inspector unless they have been an environmental inspector-in-training and served the appropriate training period.
• Any applicant who is currently in a paygrade lower than the paygrade of the Environmental Inspector-in-Training and who has never taken and passed the written examination for the Environmental Inspector-in-Training will be required to do so.

Hiring Process: This job is a tested position and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System).