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Form of workWest Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Reclamation Programs/Special Reclamation
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
***Employee must reside within the geographic areas of assignment which include: Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Kanawha, Jackson, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Roane, Wayne, and Wirt Counties; or within a 1-hour drive time of the Charleston Office.***
Employee will be assigned to the Division of Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation Central Region. Employee will perform professional engineering work at the administrative and supervisory level providing a wide variety of engineering services. Will assure all programmatic functions and duties are being performed in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Will direct the Central Region and make assignments toward achieving program goals.
Employee will provide development of engineering designs and plans of professional (PE) certification for all Special Reclamation land and water reclamation projects in the Central Region, or other regions if assigned, including conducting on-site pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
Employee will supervise and train subordinate engineering staff in preparation of designs, documents and engineering processes.
Employee will provide supervision and direction for OSR inspectors and contractors during contract execution and monitoring the performance of reclamation work.
Employee will represent DEP in matters pertaining to area of responsibility.
May be an alternate to the Engineer Chief in representing DEP on the Special Reclamation Fund Advisory Council.
Employee will attend state and regional meetings and forums concerning Acid Mine Drainage and land reclamation related topics, such as: AMD Taskforce Symposium, OSMRE Training.
Employee will provide assistance as needed in the area of assignment to the Deputy Director, or Director. Employee will perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Employee will be responsible for updating database of sites and report on status of reclamation regularly.
Ideal candidate would display proficient use of AutoCAD drafting software for completion of design drawings. Will prepare cost estimates of reclamation for initial liability and at time to be bid out to contractors. Work with the program manager on completion and operation of water treatment sites which have an NPDES discharge permit. Must have a valid driver's license. Position requires travel in the counties within the Central Region, and other counties in the state.
Note: Regular attendance at the Central Charleston office is an essential part of this position.
Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
Note: 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.
Note: All new employees that are 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 (OSM 23).
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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
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: Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a licensed Professional Engineer in a responsible capacity in charge of engineering projects.
Note: The experience must have been acquired after the bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
Preference will be given to applicants who have degree in Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering, or Mining Engineering; have experience with mining reclamation and acid or alkaline mine water treatment remediation.
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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Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
