Environmental Specialist I FlexibleHybrid
Environmental Specialist I FlexibleHybrid
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$ 45926 - 50517
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Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I.
It is fulltime 40 hours per week) withState Benefits.
*This is a REPOST of position.
Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. *
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be selfmotivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
TheEnvironmental Specialist Iwill conduct inspections of animal operation facilities provides overall guidance related to inspections to permittees conducts compliance oversight and enforcement for animal feeding operations and lagoon closures and conducts review of permits and other responsibilities as needed to effectively carry out the program objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Performing onsite compliance inspections within the Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) unit and other program units as assigned.
- Reviewing monitoring reports from permitted facilities to determine compliance with permit requirements and limits.
- Conducting complaint investigations and stream determinations.
- Responding to environmental emergency situations as a Division of Water Resources representative.
- Providing technical assistance to the citizens consultants and contractors in a professional manner.
- Valid Driver License.
This position requires the ability to walk through rough steep and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions including exposure to inclement weather noise dust fumes machinery and insects. Must possess the ability to train personnel and share knowledge of practices related to their job duties.
The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolinas drinking surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes streams rivers wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance investigations regulatory compliance and enforcement monitoring and field assessments certifications laboratory analysis and testing planning water quality standards management educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources and Water Planning. Learn more by visitingDivision of Water Resources.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide sciencebased environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. DEQ is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization which has offices from the mountains to the coast administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality water quality and the publics health and works to advance in alloftheabove energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses farmers local governments and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at theDepartment of Environmental Quality for more information.
If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
Recruitment Range: $45926 $50517
This position is located at: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh NC 27609Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job ApplicationandAddressing Knowledge Skills and Abilities. Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for DEQ.
To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:- Ability to apply the basic environmental concepts practices and theories involved in the design development review permitting and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.
- Ability to analyze manipulate and evaluate information/data including the use of software.
- Ability to formulate or assist in the development of management alternatives and recommendations.
- Ability to organize and direct moderately complex research or field studies.
- Ability to prepare written/verbal reports; and ability to work with considerable independence.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.
Bachelors degree in one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Graduating Senior students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered. Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree.Supplemental and Contact Information
- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Tamara Cherry ator.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at.
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Employment Type
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