Environnmental Program Consultant
Environnmental Program Consultant
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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.
This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicableState 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 self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
This position will provide support to the Division of Water Resources Data Management and Analysis Unit through the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI). This position will implement administer and monitor DWR and program processes internal DWR operation systems and provide efficient business and analytical support to DWR. This position evaluates DWI business and program application systems functionality to identify gaps and calculate
solutions to improve DWR functions. Assist with the design of DWR business and program system solutions by
identifying and evaluating options resolving issues serving as a liaison between the DWR business units(s) and
program delivery teams and developing and delivering training.
Other Key Responsibilities:
- Creating configuring and programming workflows forms reports and business process tools within DWRs Laserfiche system.
- Working collaboratively to identify and create DWR process workflows and maintain.
- Develop build and maintain on-line forms specific to DWR permitting processes and DWR workflows for Laserfiche .
- Route documents into appropriate file folders ensuring proper staff are notified if the process is suspended or does not complete properly and working with other internal/external stakeholders as form and data field complexities increase.
- Perform regular updates and trouble-shooting (requires a command of software tools such as Laserfiche Designer and Laserfiche Administrator.
- Implement revision version controls to ensure security of system and integrity of master documents.
- Assist with implementation of DWRs record retention policy.
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 problem-solvers 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 cross-organizational 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 visiting Division of Water Resources.
This position is located at: 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh NCKnowledge 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge analyzing developing and/or testing workflows in Laserfiche (document management system).
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing engineering funding or permitting program data to identify clarify and/or select appropriate data and/or analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated experience developing visual aids (e.g. dashboards) for program metrics and analyses.
- Laserfiche Gold Certification (attach to application or document in the application)
Management Preferences:
- Project management experience
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.
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 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 Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based 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 aDD-214 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
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Employment Type
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