WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services · 10 hours ago
Geologist 1 - Environment - Environmental Protection- Logan Co.
Logan County, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yr
0+ years expThe West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Geologist 1 to join their Division of Mining and Reclamation. The role involves reviewing mining permit applications for geologic and hydrologic accuracy, conducting field investigations, and preparing technical reports.
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Responsibilities
Employee will be responsible for the review and evaluation of geologic and hydrologic portions of the mining permit applications to ensure technical and legal accuracy and completeness and for the purpose of ensuring that the mining operation is designed to prevent off-site environmental damage
Employee will be required to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for approval or denial of permit applications, and prepare cumulative hydrologic impact assessment statements for proposed operations
Employee will conduct field investigations as required
Will collect data and prepare technical reports
May be required to justify his/her conclusions in public hearings or in courts
Employee will perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Geology
Must possess and be able to apply previously acquired knowledge of surface and underground mining techniques
Employee must be able to walk long distances in adverse weather conditions over rugged terrain
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Applicant must have completed six (6) semester hours or have one (1) year of professional geologic experience in the area of specialization to be eligible
Preferred
Select certification may be requested in the following six (6) areas of specialization: (1) Coal Geology; (2) Environmental Geology; (3) Hydrology, Water Resources Geology, Hydrogeology/Groundwater Geology; (4) Petroleum Geology; (5) Land Reclamation and Soil Geology; (6) Structural Geology
Benefits
12 paid holidays
Insurance
Flexible benefits
Ample annual and sick leave accrual
Flexible work schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan
Company
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
The mission of the West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is to collaborate with stakeholders to promote, protect, manage, and provide appropriate health and human services for our residents to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessica Hudson
Chief Operating Officer
Angie Jacobs-Ferris, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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