State of West Virginia · 22 hours ago
Geologist 1 - Environment - Environmental Protection- Logan Co.
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yr
0+ years expThe State of West Virginia is seeking a Geologist 1 to join the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Mining and Reclamation. The role involves providing geologic services, reviewing mining permit applications, conducting field investigations, and preparing technical reports to ensure environmental protection.
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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 and flexible benefits
Ample annual and sick leave accrual
Flexible work schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan
Company
State of West Virginia
Wild & Wonderful West Virginia is a U.S. state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States.
10001+ employees
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