Environmental Inspector-In-Training - Environmental Protection - Ohio Co.
State of West Virginia
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Environmental Inspector Supervisor-Health-BPH-Office of Environmental Health Services-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$48,098 - $84,558
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that inspects and ensures compliance with rules on asbestos in buildings and schools, while managing a federal grant for related programs.
The role also includes training in other environmental areas like lead and radon, and working with officials, contractors, and the public on safety issues.
It's a good fit for someone with a science background and experience supervising environmental checks who enjoys fieldwork and teamwork.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health (or equivalent experience substitution on a year-for-year basis)
- Four years of full-time professional, supervisory, or administrative experience in environmental inspection or compliance (Master's degree substitutes for one year)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a physical examination within the first six months and annual follow-ups for hazardous waste and solid waste roles
- Experience in areas such as asbestos compliance, hazardous waste management, or environmental monitoring
- Supervisory skills for overseeing staff inspections and program operations
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and supervision of the staff of the State Asbestos Compliance Program. Supervising, assigning and reviewing the work of staff performing technical and environmental field inspections related to the Asbestos Compliance Program. Oversee the development and manage the annual U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Substances Control/Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA-asbestos in schools K-12) grant. Routine interface with federal, state, local, county officials, contractors and the public providing information on matters related to asbestos exposure and abatement. Cross train in other Division environmental programs (lead, radon, clandestine drug lab remediation) and act as a team member for the Beaver Valley Power Station responses.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
Requirements
Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid inspection, technical, or professional employment in one of the areas of assignment may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, supervisory, or administrative employment in the field of environmental inspection or environmental compliance in one of the areas of assignment.
Substitution: A Master's Degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health, may substitute for one year of experience.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. For work in the area of hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass a physical examination during the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Note: Personnel engaged in activities associated with hazardous wastes risk exposure to situations or chemicals which may cause illness or injury if proper procedures are not followed.
Areas of Assignment:
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Explosives and Blasting
Hazardous Waste Management
Solid Waste Management
Surface Mining Reclamation
Water Pollution Control
Air Quality
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