Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)
Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)
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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 Program Consultant Data Analysis.
* This is a repost of position #.
Candidates who applied in response to a previous post that included
two positions (# and #) must reapply with
separate applications to this Job NumberDWR and to
Job NumberDWR to be considered for each position. *
Fulltime (40 hours per week) withState 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.
This Environmental Program Consultant (EPC) in the Division of Water Resources Public Water Supply (PWS) Section helps ensure that all PWS systems statewide are in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act the NC Drinking Water Act and other related rules and regulations. The position assists with the Drinking Water Protection Program includingleading implementation of theSource Water Assessment Program (SWAP)Modelutilizing ESRI/ArcGIS. The position alsoassists with other projects and GISrelated work for the PWS Section as assigned.
Position requires the ability to comprehend and properly interpret regulatory documents perform detailed review and analysis of data sets evaluate data and identify relationships and trends conducive to system evaluation and improvement and effectively communicate regulatory and technical information to a range of audiences (little to no subject matter knowledge to subject matter experts).Site visits require the ability to navigate through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions including exposure to heat/cold/inclement weather noise dust fumes machinery and insects. Valid Drivers License required for driving state vehicles. Occasional overnight travel required. EPCs in the Certification/Protection/Administrative Branch generally spend less than 5% of their time in the field.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Geospatial Data Management
- Create and manage geospatial data
- Ensure easy data access by internal and external users
- Organize create update and maintain datasets including metadata
- Assist in managing DWRs geodatabase infrastructure
- Develop ETL (Extract Transform and Load) tools to create data flows between PWS Section spatial and nonspatial databases including automated backup processes for these data and analysis tools
Spatial Data Application Development
- Develop and expand existing map applications to assist in determining where technical or financial assistance may be needed to assist with protecting public health
- Develop and maintain geoprocessing models scripts and procedures to assist permitting process improvement
- Provide online dashboards for easily accessing the Sections spatial data
- Perform data quality analysis (QA) of large historic drinking water databases as needed
- Develop field data collection applications and coordinate implementation across the Section
Technical Consultation and Support
- Utilize ESRI/ArcGIS tools to create/recreate model components; play a major role as part of a team to redevelop models
- Identify and implement workflow efficiencies in the data gathering and model input process
Project Management
- Provide management and/or consultation on projects related to area of focus in support of Section goals
- Anticipate project problems and lead collaboration to avoid and manage problems; negotiate new or revised project timelines and/or outcomes
Training
- Provide training on current and new platform tools for internal and external use
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 Water Quality NPDES Permitting and Water Planning. Learn more by visitingDivision of Water Resources.
DWRsPublic Water Supply(PWS) Sectionpromotespublic health by ensuring that safe potable water is available in adequate quantities to the residents and visitors of North Carolina served by PWS systems by assuring that such systems are properly located constructed operated and maintained. PWS systemsprovide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year.The section has branches and programs for: implementation of the mandates of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; review and approval of plans and specifications for new and expanding or improving PWS systems; inspections investigations and technical assistance; emergency responses and complaint investigations; source water assessment protection and wellhead protection; capacity development; and administration of an operating fee permit program.
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 Qualityfor more information.
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This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh NC 27604 (Archdale Building) Knowledge 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 rsums 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 with the use of ESRI/ArcGIS software and scripting languages such as JavaScript Python Arcade and/or HTML
- Demonstrated knowledge of data gathering techniques or statistical principles
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and/or analyzing data sets
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 details.
Masters degree in one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience related to the area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.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 a DD214 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: Deborah Williams ator.
For technical issues with your application please call the applicant support help line ator email.
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