Environmental Resources Specialist 1 (W)

Employee performs beginning level professional work in a specialty area in the acquisition, preservation, management and enhancement of the state’s environmental/natural resources. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities to function at the beginning level; assists higher level specialist in programmatic areas. Work involves the application of scientific principles, laws and regulations and program planning techniques in the areas of assignment. Areas may include grants and contract administration, environmental/natural resource program development and evaluation, education, or environmental monitoring and compliance. Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of a state-wide or regional specialty program. Travel over difficult terrain and in inclement weather may be required.

This announcement is not for a specific vacancy. It is used to build an applicant pool for expected future hiring needs. Positions are located throughout the state. If you qualify and need more information about specific vacancies or hiring plans, please contact the
Department of Environmental Protection
, Kim Akers at 304-926-0499 extension 1557 or email kimberly.a.akers@wv.gov. The
Division of Natural Resources
and the
Division of Highways
occasionally have vacancies in this job classification as well.

Hiring Process:
This job requires a written examination (W).
Exams are given in several locations and no appointment is necessary. We encourage you to apply online. For test schedules, locations, see link below. If you apply online, you do not have to take a copy of the application to the test center.
DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN 90 DAYS
. Online applicants who do not test within 90 days of application will be rejected. Applicants using a paper application must present a completed application form at the test site. Positive identification is required. There is a 90 day re-test waiting period. Caution: Any time you re-take the same test your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online
. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions.

Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application. Make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter “See Resume” on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE: Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

IMPORTANT:
Your application will remain active for this job announcement for 1 year Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for
each
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, physics, geography, geology, biology, economics, engineering, environmental studies, natural science*, or archeology.

* Examples of Natural Science fields might include: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology and Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics, Earth Science, Forestry, Land Management, Agriculture, Conservation, and Atmospheric Science or related areas.

Social Science, non-natural science degrees, and degrees not related to those above
DO NOT
qualify.

Substitution:
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

NOTICE:
If you are claiming college or other post-high school education, license or certifications; you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license and/or certifications. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide verification immediately. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305 – FAX 304-957-0396.

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