Technical Analyst Trainee at State of West… · Kanawha…

This position will conduct a wide variety of engineering and creative work to ensure the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in the assigned District Office area.
This position performs EPA mandated Sanitary Surveys of public water supplies (PWS), conducts construction reviews and inspections for the infrastructure of the Jobs Development Council (IJDC) and Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Fund (DWTRF) funded projects.

This position will be required to respond to emergency situations including collecting critical data during emergencies (floods, blizzards, spills, droughts, etc.) relating to public health protection and engineering services, provide technical assistance to PWS operators, assist in teaching PWS operator training courses to comply with State and Federal requirements, and advise and consult with public officials, engineers, utility operators, property developers and the general public regarding the best available public health engineering practices pursuant to 16-1-9 of the West Virginia State Code.

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

OR

Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.

NOTE: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.