Engineer II

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineer II.

This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) except for Articles 6 and 7. This is a fulltime position 40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.*

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC 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.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as lead regional engineer ensuring efficient and effective implementation of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) permitting and compliance programs with a primary focus on but not limited to those infrastructure projects managed by the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI). The position will serve as a singlepoint of contact for OCI projects in the assigned regional office and other locations are assigned. This position will be responsible for providing advanced engineering support necessary for the evaluation and review of applications for and drafting of Authorizations to Construct NPDES permits Collection Systems permits and all other related Municipal Unit program submittals. This position evaluates documentation for compliance with federal/state rules and regulations fundamental engineering principles agency policy and approved minimum design criteria. This position prepares approval documents and provides effective and timely technical assistance to a range of agency customers. The position may train and mentor other engineering staff.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Review engineering designs reports plans and specifications calculations applications and other supporting information for adherence to applicable state/federal regulation Division policy approved minimum design criteria and engineering principles. This position will primarily address municipal NPDES permits and collection system permits prioritizing those infrastructure projects managed by the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI)
• Prepare AuthorizationstoConstructs alternative sewer permits systemwide collection system permits moderately complex NPDES permits wastewater treatment plant modifications and other regulatory documents for approval.
• Review and issuance of environmental permits related to NPDES and Nondischarge wastewater treatment facilities sewer collection systems 401/wetlands/buffer/stream determinations and Pump & Haul systems.
• Project tracking meeting coordination and facilitation which may include technical engineering consultants local officials public and internal staff etc.
• Provide technical peer review support for unit.
• Provide effective and timely technical assistance based on thorough knowledge of applicable wastewater regulations.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight in support of departmental and division goals for implementing OCI projects and related OCI task elements by monitoring NPDES permitting projects to ensure progress in a timely manner.

Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. As a fluid team of multidisciplinary collaborative problemsolvers OCI leverages business processes data analysis compliance and engineering expertise to drive improvement. Embedded within DEQ Divisions OCI is a hub of expertise developing and strengthening processes and workflows that support DEQs mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure energy and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges break down crossorganizational silos provide data strategy technical support and policy expertise. OCIs goal is to deliver impactful results while upholding regulatory standards ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective environmental stewardship for North Carolina.

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. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (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 Qualityfor more information.

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This position is located at: Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street Suite 714 Fayetteville NC 28301

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 Dept. of Environmental Quality.

To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated experience of concepts practices and/or theories used in environmental engineering; such as wastewater treatment processes and/or permitting collection systems or nondischarge systems etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws regulations policies and/or permitting related to drinking water wastewater stormwater systems or other environmental or natural resource programs.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information to consulting engineers municipal officials or the public using either written and/or oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating engineering drawings or specifications for compliance.
• Valid drivers license.

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 details.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws 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.

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