Environmental Resources Specialist 2
Salary
$41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
PH26F223 PSA
Department
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Nature of Work
This position, with limited supervision, will oversee the State Lead Abatement Program. Duties include inspect ongoing lead abatement projects for state/federal compliance, audit lead professionals in WV for appropriate recordkeeping regarding abatement projects and inspections/risk assessments to meet state/federal guidelines. Monitor, evaluate and audit WV lead training providers and training classes held in WV to determine compliance with state/federal accreditation standards. Monitor, evaluate and analyze programmatic requirements, deliverables, statements of work and activities in all lead grants. Prepare and issue reports detailing overall program implementation and management. This position will also perform environmental lead assessments (ELAs) for children with elevated blood lead levels as referred to our office. This includes using an x-ray fluorescence device (XRF), taking soil, water, paint and dust wipe samples for lead. Creating a report for parents/guardians as well as the child's physician detailing results, findings and courses of action to resolve issues. This position will also take part in outreach and education events throughout the state in regard to lead abatement and childhood lead poisoning. Meet with other state and federal regulators on lead topics, attend state and national meetings/conferences as well as obtain/maintain lead certifications. This position will participate in Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) emergency drills in a role to be determined and will potentially be cross trained in other division areas. There is overnight travel required in this position, including some weekend travel. Other duties as may be assigned.
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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 be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources, environmental protection or in an agency-specific area related to environmental impact.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov