Engineer Senior

Nature of Work
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
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Engineer Senior
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Land Restoration
Reclamation Programs/Special Reclamation
Office Location: 1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554
or, 47 School St suite 301, Philippi, WV 26416, USA
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Employee must reside within the geographic areas of assignment which include:
Barbour, Gilmer, Grant, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Mineral, Monongalia, Preston,
Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur and Webster Counties
; or within an one-hour drive time of the Fairmont or Philippi Regional Office.
Important note: This position is classified exempt; therefore, it is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.
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 Land Restoration, Office of Special Reclamation North Region.

Duties include:

• Perform professional engineering work at the advanced and supervisory level, providing a wide variety of engineering services.
• Ensure all programmatic functions and duties comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Direct the North Region and assign tasks to achieve program goals.
• Develop engineering designs and plans with professional (PE) certification for all Special Reclamation land and water reclamation projects in the Northern Region, or other assigned regions. Conduct on-site pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
• Supervise and train subordinate engineering staff in the preparation of designs, documents, and engineering processes.
• Provide supervision and direction for OSR inspectors and contractors during contract execution and monitor reclamation work performance.
• Represent DEP in matters related to the area of responsibility.
• May serve as an alternate to the Engineer Chief in representing DEP on the Special Reclamation Fund Advisory Council.

• Attend state and regional meetings and forums concerning Acid Mine Drainage and land reclamation topics, such as:

• AMD Taskforce Symposium

• OSMRE Training

• Provide assistance as needed to the Deputy Director or Director in the area of assignment.

• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
• Update the database of sites and regularly report on the status of reclamation.
• Display proficient use of AutoCAD drafting software for completing design drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates for reclamation, both for initial liability and contractor bidding.
• Work with the program manager on the operation of water treatment sites with an NPDES discharge permit.
• Position requires travel within the Northern Region and other counties in the state.

Note:

• Regular attendance at the Fairmont or Philippi office is an essential part of this 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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IMPORTANT:
Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

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
.
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Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications
Training:
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

AND
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.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Other Information
***This Job Opportunity is in the Classified - Exempt Service ***