Microcomputer Systems Support Specialist 1

Nature of Work

****Exempt Position**** 

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***

Applicants may complete an application (Download PDF reader) and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov

Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.

Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE (Download PDF reader)

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Please include job posting number DEP2500144 on your application

DEP2500144 Microcomputer Systems Support Specialist 1

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality; Air Monitoring

Office location will be one of below:

601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

1000 Technology Drive, Suite 3220, Fairmont, WV 26554

131A Peninsula Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 

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Important note:   This position is classified exempt; therefore, is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment. 

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more. 

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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today. 

Employee will be assigned to the Division of Air Quality’s Air Monitoring program.   Under direction of the Assistant Director, employee will perform duties related to data processing, review and reporting to support federal regulations, guidelines and grant commitments for an ambient air monitoring program.

This work will include:

• Ensure ambient air monitoring data are processed, reviewed, appropriately flagged (if needed), and reported in accordance with all state and federal rules, grant commitments, policy (including EPA’s Quality Assurance Handbook and validation templates, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures, and relevant guidance.
• Check daily data reports, and automated calibration check results.
• Coordinate and communicate with field operators across the state, air monitoring contract laboratories, data analysts, and the assistant director of the section, to ensure air monitoring programmatic goals are met.
• Develop and/or review standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed, and assist in the development/review of quality assurance project plans (QAPPs).
• Develop and maintain technical proficiency in in-house spreadsheets and databases, and proprietary software to review, quality assure, and report ambient air quality data.
• Prepare air monitoring reports, including graphs and tables, for use in internal reviews, as well as for public documents.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Position requires regular communications with co-workers, including field personnel, and Assistant Director.
• Must have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and implement plans timely, seeking appropriate input and direction.
• Strong computer skills using spreadsheets for calculations and tracking.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Database experience/knowledge preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic computer operation and capabilities.
• Knowledge of agency function and operations.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra.
• Ability to learn the specific program to which assigned.
• Ability to learn computer programs, such as Microsoft SQL server-based AirVision software.
• Ability to analyze figures and to determine cause of irregularities.
• Ability to read and understand technical material.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

***Note: Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position. ***

Minimum Qualifications

Training:  Successful completion of twelve hours of computer science.

Substitution: Two years of experience as listed below may substitute for the required training.

 
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in data or word processing including the creation of spreadsheets.

Substitution: Completion of a recognized course in computer science, computer programming, or data processing from an accredited business or vocational school may substitute for both the training and experience requirements.
OR
Additional college hours in computer science, business, mathematics, or communication may substitute through an established formula for the required experience.

Other Information

Preference will be given to a qualified candidate with a four-year degree, in a computer science field and/or experience in advanced PC-based software application including spreadsheets, databases, programming, macro compilations and PC hardware installation and troubleshooting.

PG:  9     $31,533 - $53,916

Market Rate: $48,122

 Applicants may complete an application (Download PDF reader) and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov

Please include posting number DEP2500144 on application.

Applications from covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.