Specialist - Software Engineering Jobs in West Virginia
Specialist - Software Engineering jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in government contracting, defense, and energy sectors, with consistent demand from mid-level to senior roles. Most hiring clusters around Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, where employers like Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and West Virginia University hold lasting engineering footprints. The most in-demand sub-areas include embedded systems, cybersecurity engineering, and cloud infrastructure development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
This position is located at the Tech Center, but may report to all Blue Ridge CTC locations as required to meet the needs of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching needs may vary from semester to semester; however, this position will integrate teaching and assessment into a combination of the following:
- Assess technical skill needs in the areas of applied mechanical, electrical, automation, and manufacturing for production technicians or other local positions.
- Design and deliver training in direct response to local labor market needs.
- Design curriculum into modular units for online learning as part of a team-based activity.
- Teach in degree programs or career advancement short programs as assigned and in collaboration with other faculty.
- Support Industrial Assessment Center grant initiative through curriculum implementation, training, and staff development.
- Provide training and consulting for workforce initiatives for public and corporate partners.
- Recommend and participate in marketing events and campaigns to promote degrees, short-term courses, and job placement.
- Performs any other duties to drive the College’s Vision, to fulfil the College’s Mission, and to abide by the College’s Values
- Participate in industry recognized certification training to continually upgrade technical skills.
- Travel for professional development and/or training assignments, as well as to state meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology is desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing combined with experience conducting training will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable. Adult education or corporate training experience is also acceptable.
- Experience with online instruction or the willingness to learn online instruction by attending training is desired.
- At least 5 years of experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, energy systems or energy processes, or plastics manufacturing.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing
- Intermediate computer skills required
- Positive written and verbal skills required
- Must be able to work with a diverse team
- Must be able to work in a remote setting, different College site locations, and employer site locations
- Must be able to work a variety of day or evening hours as needed
- Any industrial certifications will be considered:
- Journeyman or Master Electrician,
- Journeyman or Master Machinist,
- ISO 9001,
- Six Sigma,
- Siemens,
- Allen-Bradley,
- robotics or instrumentation equipment certifications are desirable.
- Must have an active driver’s license.
Position open until filled.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or emailhr@blueridgectc.edu.
PEIA INSURANCE
The WV Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) offer a preferred provider benefit plan (PPB) for employees and their dependents. Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected. Tobacco-free insured's receive a preferred monthly premium rate. Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. PEIA Website: www.wvpeia.com
PEIA offers four PEIA PPB Plans.
THE HEALTH PLAN
The Health Plan is a state and federally qualified Health Maintenance Organization. HMO's/HIC's contract with various physicians and facilities to provide medical care to their members. The Health Plan became an option for coverage in the Eastern Panhandle July 1, 2011.
Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected.
Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. Health Plan website is www.healthplan.org
LIFE INSURANCE
Active members receive basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings through MetLife. Non-Medicare retirees and Medicare retirees may purchase basic and optional life insurance from MetLife.
MOUNTAINEER FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLANS are sponsored by the Public Employees Insurance Agency, and administered by Fringe Benefits Management Company. The FBMC website is www.fbmc-benefits.com
Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) The IRS approved tax-free account that saves you taxes on eligible medical and dependent care expense. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from before tax salary. As eligible expenses are incurred, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself, (saving federal, state and Social Security Taxes).
Sun Life Dental Insurance - Offers 4 plan options for employees
Vision Care- Humana/Eye Med offers two plans to help pay for eye care needs.
Hearing Health Care
The EPIC Hearing Service Plan provides easy access to hearing health professionals, primary physicians and audiologists. The EPIC Hearing Plan's 5 basis steps to good hearing include: pure tone hearing test, functional assessment, hearing aid evaluation, fitting and programming, and therapy and training.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Employees participating in a high deductible health plan may enroll in a HAS on a pre-tax basis. This option allows you and your family to take greater responsibility for our medical care to reduce your insurance premiums and save money for future health expenses. Unlike money in a FSA the funds do not have to be spent in the plan year they are deposited.
LIMITED-USE MEDICAL FSA
A Limited-Use Medical FSA is designed specifically for employees who wish to take advantage of a Health Savings Account (HSA), while continuing to enjoy the tax savings expected from a FSA. Funds are set aside from your salary before taxes are deducted, allowing you to pay your eligible expenses tax free. However these funds can only be used for dental, vision, and preventive care expenses not covered by your high deductible health plan.
LONG –TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLANS
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance can help safeguard your family's lifestyle when you are unable to work. The monthly LTD benefits are based on your earnings. The group insurance policy refers to these earnings as pre-disability earnings.
SHORT– TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLAN
The weekly Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is 70% of your pre-disability, reduced by deductible income. There is a 30-day benefit waiting period. The maximum weekly benefits is $750. The minimum benefit is $15.
GROUP LEGAL PLAN
When faced with a legal situation you can simply pick up the phone and call a knowledgeable client service representative to assist you in locating a Plan Attorney near you. A brief summary of the Legal Plan and definitions of covered services can be found at info.legalplans.com. This is a post-tax benefit.
THE STANDARD
Long Term Disability- this policy has a benefit amount of 60% of your Basic Monthly Earnings to a $6,000 maximum and Standard will continue to make payments to the employee's annuity, up to the set amount. Approved LTD claim is payable at the end of the 180-day benefit waiting period. Coverage also provides participant with 24 hour access to counseling services through unlimited telephone and internet access as well as up to 3 face to face counseling sessions.
BASIC RETIREMENT
The State of WV requires participation in a tax-sheltered 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) makes decisions regarding the offered programs. Benefits eligible employees contribute 6% of their gross pay, which is matched at 6% by Blue Ridge CTC. The 401(a) Plan contributions and any earnings are always 100% vested (including rollovers from previous employers).
Great-West Retirement Services
The Great-West family of companies ranks as one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in North America. Wide arrays of core investment options are available through your Plan. Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.gwrs.com.
TIAA-CREF
Founded for employees in education and research to build secure financial futures, TIAA-CREF is one of the world's largest retirement systems. TIAA-CREF charges no sales loads, has low expense charges, and offers many annuity and mutual fund accounts and life cycle funds.
Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.tiaa-cref.org
Supplemental Retirement
Supplemental savings and investment programs are available through GreatWest and TIAA-CREF.
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Some options are:
Supplemental Retirement 403(b)
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Upon separation from service or at age 59 1/2 participants may begin annuity income or make cash withdrawals from supplemental monies. Loans are also available.
Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
A nonqualified, tax-deferred compensation plan offers tax advantages to employees. Employees can contribute to both a 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Higher wage earners will benefit by having both plans. The 457(b) public plan has no triggering events; upon termination of employment, monies are available despite age with no penalties.
Annual Leave
All full-time regular employees shall be eligible for annual leave with pay on the following basis:
2 days accrual per month
Accumulated leave for continuing employees may not exceed twice the amount earned in any twelve month period.
Sick Leave
Sick leave may be used by an employee who is ill, injured or when a member of the immediate family is seriously ill as defined by the treating physician or when a death occurs in the immediate family. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband or wife, mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister in law, son in law, daughter in law, grandmother, grandfather, granddaughter, grandson, stepmother, stepfather, stepchildren, or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof. Sick leave may also be used for employee medical appointments which are approved in advance by the supervisor.
Accumulation of Sick Leave
Accumulation of sick leave is unlimited. Full time regular employees accrue 1.5 days of sick leave per month of active employment. Employees working between 1,040 hours- 1,950 hours over at least nine months of a twelve month period shall accumulate sick leave on a prorated basis.
Higher Education Employees Catastrophic Leave Program (WV Code, Section 18B?]9?]10, effective June 5, 1992)
A classified employee experiencing a catastrophic illness or injury as defined by the West Virginia Code and Blue Ridge CTC policy may request approval to receive paid leave time donated by other employees. Within established limits, employees may voluntarily donate accumulated sick or annual leave directly to an approved recipient.
Funeral Leave
When a death occurs in the immediate family, a reasonable amount of time may be charged to accrued sick leave as required for the employee to arrange for and attend the funeral and related services, including travel time. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, husband, wife, step-parent, step-child, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof.
AFLAC-American Family Life Assurance Company
AFLAC offers Hospital Advantage, STD, Accident Indemnity Advantage, Cancer Care, Critical Care and Recovery, Dental Insurance, Vision policies. These policies can help by paying cash benefits you can use to help cover rent, groceries, and other daily living expenses while you are out of work and you can also use the cash benefits to help with unexpected medical expenses. All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate. The premiums for these policies will be covered entirely by the employee on a post-tax basis. The enrollment period is rolling.
Employee Assistance Program
Blue Ridge CTC offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the EastRidge Health Systems in Martinsburg. The EAP provides a wide range of counseling services in a confidential setting. The first three (3) visits are no cost and the employee is responsible for the costs of any subsequent visit. These costs may be covered by medical insurance. Contact HR or EastRidge at 304-263-8954 or the 24 Hour Crisis number at 855-807-1258
Reasonable amount of time is determined at the discretion of the supervisor, and is based upon geographic distance, work load and similar factors. Sick leave is not provided for an extended bereavement period or to attend to the affairs of the estate; annual leave may be requested for these purposes.
Red Cross Leave
An employee that is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted, with the supervisor's approval, leave with pay for up to 15 work days per year to participate in relief services for the Red Cross.
Grievance, Witness, and Jury Leave
Employees who are subpoenaed or directed to serve as jurors, or appear as witnesses for review proceedings of the Federal Government, the State of West Virginia, or a political subdivision thereof, shall be entitled to work release time for such duty and for such period of required absence which overlaps regularly scheduled work time. Employees are entitled to leave with pay for the required period of absence during the regularly scheduled work time including reasonable travel time
Military Leave
Members of the National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States are entitled to and will receive a leave of absence for thirty (30) days without loss of pay, status, or efficiency rating, for all days engaged in field training or service for a maximum period of thirty working days in any one calendar year, ordered or authorized under provision of state law.
Family and Medical Leave Act 1993 (BOG Policy 10)
The FMLA allows an employee to request up to twelve (12) weeks, per year of leave:
1. For the birth of a child, or placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care
2. Your own serious health condition
3. Because you are needed to care for your spouse, child or parent due to serious health condition
4. Because of a qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that your spouse, child, parent is on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status with the Armed Forces
5. Because you are the spouse, child, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member with a serious injury or illness
Medical coverage may continue during this leave period with the employee paying full costs
Holidays
There are twelve (12) paid holidays each fiscal year, plus statewide primary and general election days, plus two additional half-holidays when Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Tuesday through Friday.
Holidays shall include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and Memorial Day. The remaining holidays are designated at the discretion of the president each year.
Employee Education
The College encourages career development and self-improvement. If eligible, classified employees may be allowed time-off during work hours to attend up to one (1) three credit hour class, provided the absence will not interfere with the unit's operation and is approved by the organizational administrator. Only full-time regular employees are eligible for time-off or adjusted teaching schedules to attend classes. Classified employees must have completed the probationary period. Before the start of the semester the supervisor must approve/disapprove the release.
Classified Staff Development is available up to $600 per academic year contingent upon funding available.
Faculty and Non-Classified employees are eligible to receive up to the $1000 per semester cap consistent with professional development and contingent upon funding availability.
Faculty and Non-Classified employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement up to $1000 per Fiscal Year contingent upon funding availability.
Tuition Waivers
Tuition waivers up to a maximum of nine (9) credit hours per semester per person to full-time, benefits-eligible academic and nonacademic personnel that have been employed for a period of at least six (6) months. Applications for tuition waivers are due by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for summer terms.
Tuition waivers are available to faculty and staff employee spouse and/or dependents who are taking classes at Blue Ridge CTC. A dependent is defined by the IRS regulation 501.
Applications for tuition waivers are due by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for summer terms. Employees requesting tuition waivers for a spouse or dependent must have been employed for a minimum of six months in a benefits-eligible position.
Dependent Care FSA
Set aside funds to pay eligible expenses for child or adult and elder care cost tax free, while you and your spouse are working. Eligible dependent care expenses includes: after school care, baby-sitting fees, day care fees and other eligible expenses listed on website www.myfbmc.com. $5,000 maximum limited
Position Summary
This position is located at the Tech Center, but may report to all Blue Ridge CTC locations as required to meet the needs of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching needs may vary from semester to semester; however, this position will integrate teaching and assessment into a combination of the following:
- Assess technical skill needs in the areas of applied mechanical, electrical, automation, and manufacturing for production technicians or other local positions.
- Design and deliver training in direct response to local labor market needs.
- Design curriculum into modular units for online learning as part of a team-based activity.
- Teach in degree programs or career advancement short programs as assigned and in collaboration with other faculty.
- Support Industrial Assessment Center grant initiative through curriculum implementation, training, and staff development.
- Provide training and consulting for workforce initiatives for public and corporate partners.
- Recommend and participate in marketing events and campaigns to promote degrees, short-term courses, and job placement.
- Performs any other duties to drive the College’s Vision, to fulfil the College’s Mission, and to abide by the College’s Values
- Participate in industry recognized certification training to continually upgrade technical skills.
- Travel for professional development and/or training assignments, as well as to state meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology is desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing combined with experience conducting training will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable. Adult education or corporate training experience is also acceptable.
- Experience with online instruction or the willingness to learn online instruction by attending training is desired.
- At least 5 years of experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, energy systems or energy processes, or plastics manufacturing.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing
- Intermediate computer skills required
- Positive written and verbal skills required
- Must be able to work with a diverse team
- Must be able to work in a remote setting, different College site locations, and employer site locations
- Must be able to work a variety of day or evening hours as needed
- Any industrial certifications will be considered:
- Journeyman or Master Electrician,
- Journeyman or Master Machinist,
- ISO 9001,
- Six Sigma,
- Siemens,
- Allen-Bradley,
- robotics or instrumentation equipment certifications are desirable.
- Must have an active driver’s license.
Position open until filled.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or emailhr@blueridgectc.edu.
PEIA INSURANCE
The WV Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) offer a preferred provider benefit plan (PPB) for employees and their dependents. Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected. Tobacco-free insured's receive a preferred monthly premium rate. Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. PEIA Website: www.wvpeia.com
PEIA offers four PEIA PPB Plans.
THE HEALTH PLAN
The Health Plan is a state and federally qualified Health Maintenance Organization. HMO's/HIC's contract with various physicians and facilities to provide medical care to their members. The Health Plan became an option for coverage in the Eastern Panhandle July 1, 2011.
Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected.
Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. Health Plan website is www.healthplan.org
LIFE INSURANCE
Active members receive basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings through MetLife. Non-Medicare retirees and Medicare retirees may purchase basic and optional life insurance from MetLife.
MOUNTAINEER FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLANS are sponsored by the Public Employees Insurance Agency, and administered by Fringe Benefits Management Company. The FBMC website is www.fbmc-benefits.com
Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) The IRS approved tax-free account that saves you taxes on eligible medical and dependent care expense. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from before tax salary. As eligible expenses are incurred, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself, (saving federal, state and Social Security Taxes).
Sun Life Dental Insurance - Offers 4 plan options for employees
Vision Care- Humana/Eye Med offers two plans to help pay for eye care needs.
Hearing Health Care
The EPIC Hearing Service Plan provides easy access to hearing health professionals, primary physicians and audiologists. The EPIC Hearing Plan's 5 basis steps to good hearing include: pure tone hearing test, functional assessment, hearing aid evaluation, fitting and programming, and therapy and training.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Employees participating in a high deductible health plan may enroll in a HAS on a pre-tax basis. This option allows you and your family to take greater responsibility for our medical care to reduce your insurance premiums and save money for future health expenses. Unlike money in a FSA the funds do not have to be spent in the plan year they are deposited.
LIMITED-USE MEDICAL FSA
A Limited-Use Medical FSA is designed specifically for employees who wish to take advantage of a Health Savings Account (HSA), while continuing to enjoy the tax savings expected from a FSA. Funds are set aside from your salary before taxes are deducted, allowing you to pay your eligible expenses tax free. However these funds can only be used for dental, vision, and preventive care expenses not covered by your high deductible health plan.
LONG –TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLANS
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance can help safeguard your family's lifestyle when you are unable to work. The monthly LTD benefits are based on your earnings. The group insurance policy refers to these earnings as pre-disability earnings.
SHORT– TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLAN
The weekly Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is 70% of your pre-disability, reduced by deductible income. There is a 30-day benefit waiting period. The maximum weekly benefits is $750. The minimum benefit is $15.
GROUP LEGAL PLAN
When faced with a legal situation you can simply pick up the phone and call a knowledgeable client service representative to assist you in locating a Plan Attorney near you. A brief summary of the Legal Plan and definitions of covered services can be found at info.legalplans.com. This is a post-tax benefit.
THE STANDARD
Long Term Disability- this policy has a benefit amount of 60% of your Basic Monthly Earnings to a $6,000 maximum and Standard will continue to make payments to the employee's annuity, up to the set amount. Approved LTD claim is payable at the end of the 180-day benefit waiting period. Coverage also provides participant with 24 hour access to counseling services through unlimited telephone and internet access as well as up to 3 face to face counseling sessions.
BASIC RETIREMENT
The State of WV requires participation in a tax-sheltered 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) makes decisions regarding the offered programs. Benefits eligible employees contribute 6% of their gross pay, which is matched at 6% by Blue Ridge CTC. The 401(a) Plan contributions and any earnings are always 100% vested (including rollovers from previous employers).
Great-West Retirement Services
The Great-West family of companies ranks as one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in North America. Wide arrays of core investment options are available through your Plan. Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.gwrs.com.
TIAA-CREF
Founded for employees in education and research to build secure financial futures, TIAA-CREF is one of the world's largest retirement systems. TIAA-CREF charges no sales loads, has low expense charges, and offers many annuity and mutual fund accounts and life cycle funds.
Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.tiaa-cref.org
Supplemental Retirement
Supplemental savings and investment programs are available through GreatWest and TIAA-CREF.
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Some options are:
Supplemental Retirement 403(b)
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Upon separation from service or at age 59 1/2 participants may begin annuity income or make cash withdrawals from supplemental monies. Loans are also available.
Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
A nonqualified, tax-deferred compensation plan offers tax advantages to employees. Employees can contribute to both a 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Higher wage earners will benefit by having both plans. The 457(b) public plan has no triggering events; upon termination of employment, monies are available despite age with no penalties.
Annual Leave
All full-time regular employees shall be eligible for annual leave with pay on the following basis:
2 days accrual per month
Accumulated leave for continuing employees may not exceed twice the amount earned in any twelve month period.
Sick Leave
Sick leave may be used by an employee who is ill, injured or when a member of the immediate family is seriously ill as defined by the treating physician or when a death occurs in the immediate family. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband or wife, mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister in law, son in law, daughter in law, grandmother, grandfather, granddaughter, grandson, stepmother, stepfather, stepchildren, or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof. Sick leave may also be used for employee medical appointments which are approved in advance by the supervisor.
Accumulation of Sick Leave
Accumulation of sick leave is unlimited. Full time regular employees accrue 1.5 days of sick leave per month of active employment. Employees working between 1,040 hours- 1,950 hours over at least nine months of a twelve month period shall accumulate sick leave on a prorated basis.
Higher Education Employees Catastrophic Leave Program (WV Code, Section 18B?]9?]10, effective June 5, 1992)
A classified employee experiencing a catastrophic illness or injury as defined by the West Virginia Code and Blue Ridge CTC policy may request approval to receive paid leave time donated by other employees. Within established limits, employees may voluntarily donate accumulated sick or annual leave directly to an approved recipient.
Funeral Leave
When a death occurs in the immediate family, a reasonable amount of time may be charged to accrued sick leave as required for the employee to arrange for and attend the funeral and related services, including travel time. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, husband, wife, step-parent, step-child, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof.
AFLAC-American Family Life Assurance Company
AFLAC offers Hospital Advantage, STD, Accident Indemnity Advantage, Cancer Care, Critical Care and Recovery, Dental Insurance, Vision policies. These policies can help by paying cash benefits you can use to help cover rent, groceries, and other daily living expenses while you are out of work and you can also use the cash benefits to help with unexpected medical expenses. All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate. The premiums for these policies will be covered entirely by the employee on a post-tax basis. The enrollment period is rolling.
Employee Assistance Program
Blue Ridge CTC offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the EastRidge Health Systems in Martinsburg. The EAP provides a wide range of counseling services in a confidential setting. The first three (3) visits are no cost and the employee is responsible for the costs of any subsequent visit. These costs may be covered by medical insurance. Contact HR or EastRidge at 304-263-8954 or the 24 Hour Crisis number at 855-807-1258
Reasonable amount of time is determined at the discretion of the supervisor, and is based upon geographic distance, work load and similar factors. Sick leave is not provided for an extended bereavement period or to attend to the affairs of the estate; annual leave may be requested for these purposes.
Red Cross Leave
An employee that is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted, with the supervisor's approval, leave with pay for up to 15 work days per year to participate in relief services for the Red Cross.
Grievance, Witness, and Jury Leave
Employees who are subpoenaed or directed to serve as jurors, or appear as witnesses for review proceedings of the Federal Government, the State of West Virginia, or a political subdivision thereof, shall be entitled to work release time for such duty and for such period of required absence which overlaps regularly scheduled work time. Employees are entitled to leave with pay for the required period of absence during the regularly scheduled work time including reasonable travel time
Military Leave
Members of the National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States are entitled to and will receive a leave of absence for thirty (30) days without loss of pay, status, or efficiency rating, for all days engaged in field training or service for a maximum period of thirty working days in any one calendar year, ordered or authorized under provision of state law.
Family and Medical Leave Act 1993 (BOG Policy 10)
The FMLA allows an employee to request up to twelve (12) weeks, per year of leave:
1. For the birth of a child, or placement of a child with you for adoption or foster care
2. Your own serious health condition
3. Because you are needed to care for your spouse, child or parent due to serious health condition
4. Because of a qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that your spouse, child, parent is on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status with the Armed Forces
5. Because you are the spouse, child, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member with a serious injury or illness
Medical coverage may continue during this leave period with the employee paying full costs
Holidays
There are twelve (12) paid holidays each fiscal year, plus statewide primary and general election days, plus two additional half-holidays when Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Tuesday through Friday.
Holidays shall include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, and Memorial Day. The remaining holidays are designated at the discretion of the president each year.
Employee Education
The College encourages career development and self-improvement. If eligible, classified employees may be allowed time-off during work hours to attend up to one (1) three credit hour class, provided the absence will not interfere with the unit's operation and is approved by the organizational administrator. Only full-time regular employees are eligible for time-off or adjusted teaching schedules to attend classes. Classified employees must have completed the probationary period. Before the start of the semester the supervisor must approve/disapprove the release.
Classified Staff Development is available up to $600 per academic year contingent upon funding available.
Faculty and Non-Classified employees are eligible to receive up to the $1000 per semester cap consistent with professional development and contingent upon funding availability.
Faculty and Non-Classified employees are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement up to $1000 per Fiscal Year contingent upon funding availability.
Tuition Waivers
Tuition waivers up to a maximum of nine (9) credit hours per semester per person to full-time, benefits-eligible academic and nonacademic personnel that have been employed for a period of at least six (6) months. Applications for tuition waivers are due by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for summer terms.
Tuition waivers are available to faculty and staff employee spouse and/or dependents who are taking classes at Blue Ridge CTC. A dependent is defined by the IRS regulation 501.
Applications for tuition waivers are due by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for summer terms. Employees requesting tuition waivers for a spouse or dependent must have been employed for a minimum of six months in a benefits-eligible position.
Dependent Care FSA
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Specialist - Software Engineering Job Market in West Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Form Energy8
- Terracon Consultants5
- CVS Health3
- West Virginia University3
- Steel Dynamics2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Education3
- Science & Research3
What West Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in specialist - software engineering jobs across West Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C++, or C# expected
- Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies including Agile or Scrum
- Ability to obtain or hold an active federal security clearance for defense and government roles
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud strongly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Specialist - Software Engineering Jobs in West Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a specialist - software engineering in West Virginia?
Most specialist - software engineering roles in West Virginia require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. West Virginia does not issue a state-specific engineering license for software roles, so employers focus on education, portfolio work, and technical certifications. Candidates pursuing government or defense work in the state should plan early for federal security clearance eligibility, which many West Virginia contractors require before a hire is finalized.
How much do specialist - software engineerings make in West Virginia?
Specialist - software engineerings in West Virginia earn a median of about $121,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,480 for the lowest 10% to over $168,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire specialist - software engineerings in West Virginia?
Companies currently hiring specialist - software engineerings in West Virginia include Form Energy, Terracon Consultants, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Defense contractors and federal agency support firms based in the Charleston and Morgantown areas account for a significant share of ongoing openings in the state.
Which West Virginia cities have the most specialist - software engineering jobs?
Weirton, Charleston, and Morgantown have the most specialist - software engineering openings in West Virginia. Charleston leads because of its concentration of government contractors and state agency technology offices, while Morgantown's openings are driven largely by West Virginia University and the federally affiliated research operations tied to the National Energy Technology Laboratory campus nearby.
Are there remote specialist - software engineering jobs in West Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 11% of specialist - software engineering openings tied to West Virginia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how portable most software development work is by nature. The roles most commonly offered fully remote are those in application development, cloud engineering, and DevOps, while positions requiring classified work or on-site lab access remain largely in-person.
How can I get hired as a specialist - software engineering in West Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through internship or co-op programs at West Virginia's defense contractors or at West Virginia University's engineering college, which places graduates into regional employer pipelines. Large contractors like Leidos and Northrop Grumman run new-grad associate engineer programs that do not require prior full-time experience. Candidates can also move laterally from QA analyst, IT support, or systems administration roles, and a portfolio of personal or academic projects paired with a recognized cloud certification gives applicants a strong edge.
Where can I find and apply to specialist - software engineering jobs in West Virginia?
You can find and apply to specialist - software engineering jobs in West Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current West Virginia openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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