Technical Analyst Trainee

The West Virginia Technical Analyst Trainee position is a continuous recruitment effort to build a pool of applicants for anticipated vacancies across the state. The role involves providing engineering services, including consultation, planning, and evaluation of engineering works. Applicants must indicate their preferred work counties. The position requires engineering education and experience, with opportunities for specialization and independent work as proficiency increases.
Continuous Recruitment, Statewide: The DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this classification. This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants. This classification has positions in every area of the state and with multiple agencies. Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register.

Performs professional work at the full performance level providing a variety of engineering services or creative works, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences to such services to creative work as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning and design of engineering works and systems; planning the use of land and water; teaching of advanced engineering subjects, engineering surveys and studies; review of construction projects for the purpose of assuring compliance with drawings and specifications any of which embraces such services or work, either public or private, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects and industrial or consumer products or equipment of a mechanical, electrical hydraulic, pneumatic or thermal nature, insofar as they involve safeguarding life, health or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress and completion of any engineering services.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Applies engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria within rules, regulations and operating procedures of the specialty area of assigned. May specialize in a particular area of emphasis within the area of assignment. Work is performed with more independence as proficiency is demonstrated.

Click The APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 ext. 1 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

Eligibility Length: This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants. Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for six (6) months. You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select. After six (6) months applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered. The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need. If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly.

Job Interest Card: You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted. Note: ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
• Performs data analysis to determine or establish performance standards/limits.
• Coordinates construction projects with utility companies.
• Conducts interim and final inspections of construction projects to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and specifications.
• Prepares and reviews plans and/or contracts for projects; calculates material quantities needed for construction projects; recommends alternative construction methods.
• Writes reports detailing recommendations, conclusions, and findings from inspections and reviews.
• Plots cross sections and topography, computes grade lines and earthwork, draws typical sections, and figures drainage.
• Performs studies concerning traffic volumes, turning movements, and accident history at intersections; redesigns existing features and makes recommendations for improving areas having high traffic accident frequencies.
• May attend meetings or public hearings to observe or attest to the findings of environmental impact.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of the agency's policies and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to agency jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of equipment and other instruments used in various types of engineering.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of various types of engineering.
• Ability to apply engineering principles in solving engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in engineering; OR, Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university with a major in civil, electrical, electrical design, mechanical or mining engineering technology.

NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or via email to: applicantservices@wv.gov, FAX: 304-957-0396, or mail to: Division of Personnel, Building 3, Suite 500, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT:
• Agricultural Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Design Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Environmental Engineering
• Geologic Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mining Engineering
• Mining Engineering Technology
• Petroleum Engineering
• Photogrammetric Engineering
• Public Health Engineering
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Structural Engineering