Technical Analyst Trainee
Salary
$48,098.00 - $84,558.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
PSC2600024 PSA
Department
Public Service Commission
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.
Nature of Work
This position will report to the headquarters in Kanawha County for a minimum of one year. This position requires the understanding to apply state and federal pipeline safety regulations. Under general supervision, performs beginning level professional work while conducting inspections and investigations. More independence will be allowed as proficiency is demonstrated. This position will conduct periodic inspection of intrastate pipeline operators engaged in the transportation of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or hazardous liquids, perform onsite reviews of operations, maintenance, emergency, control room management, operator qualification, integrity management, public awareness, damage prevention and drug and alcohol procedures for compliance with federal and state pipeline regulations; review pipeline operator records to evaluate for compliance with operator established procedures; conduct field inspections of construction activities to monitor compliance with written plans, drawings, project specifications and federal and state regulations; receive and resolve citizen complaints and requests for assistance; participate in team inspections; assist with investigations of pipeline accidents, incidents, safety related conditions and other failures, including collection of evidence and preparing reports; assist with collection and evaluation of operator and divisional metrics for risk analysis; review operator calculations and designs for maximum allowable operating pressure, remaining strength calculations, pressure relief device capacity, imposed loads on pipelines, and compliance with electrical safety components for pipeline facilities; support federal inspectors as needed; document all inspections, reviews and investigations in the appropriate electronic databases; helps maintain databases; monitor and track various compliance activities and perform follow-up inspections; and periodically on call monitoring division emergency contact number. This position may draft correspondence to operators; research information regarding new operators and work with new operators to ensure understanding of regulatory requirements; assist with training for operators and other inspectors, including participation with the state pipeline safety seminar; and mentor new or less experienced inspectors. This position may involve exposure to hazardous materials and safety-sensitive work environments, and is subject to random testing as part of a drug and alcohol misuse prevention program. The position requires regular overnight travel, and a minimum of seven weeks (nonconsecutive) sponsored mandatory training over a 3-year period in Oklahoma City, OK. Applicant may attend and participate in meetings with professional or trade organizations to discuss current pipeline issues. Performance of other related duties may be required.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.
OR
Substitution: Bachelors 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.
Other Information
Experience preference: Pipeline or gas/liquid production experience or regulatory inspection experience is preferred.
Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:
The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $58,029 to $92,760 for this classification.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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The minimum qualifications for this title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering. OR Substitution: Bachelors 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. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. To verify if your school is ABET accredited, please use the ABET-Accredited Program Search Tool here: and click on the orange "SEARCH ABET-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS" button. How do you qualify for this job title?
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How many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience do you have? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.
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EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE FOR THIS VACANCY: Pipeline or gas/liquid production experience or regulatory inspection experience is preferred. Do you have pipeline or gas/liquid production experience or regulatory inspection experience?
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Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov