Engineer I (Flexible/Hybrid)
Engineer I (Flexible/Hybrid)
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Description of Work
- Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a differenceDEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineer I.* This is a REPOST of position.Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. *Full-time (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 self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
This Engineer Iunderstands implements and enforces the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act North Carolina Drinking Water Act Rules Governing Public Water Systesm and related regulations. The Engineer Iprovides environmental engineering and public health expertise to Public Water Supply (PWS) systems officials and other interested parties.
This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain over hills or ditches during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise extreme weather conditions insects small animals snakes and chemical substances; proficiency with computers internet research word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle which requires a valid North Carolina drivers license.Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct PWS field inspections investigations assessments evaluations and audits including (but not limited to)
- facility sanitary surveys
- monitoring reporting and maximum contaminant level violations and rules violations
- comprehensive audits of lead/copper and bacteriological monitoring programs
- potential water sources for new and existing PWS
- construction compliance/violations
- compliance with emergency management plan and operation/maintenance plan requirements
- public complaints
- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to and consult/confer with a variety of internal and external organizations/individuals on a range of PWS subjects and issues
- Ensure PWS regulatory compliance; develop enforcement cases and coordinate enforcement actions
- Prepare review and/or respond to correspondence and reports for various audiences
- Maintain current understanding of PWS concepts technologies and all applicable rules/regulations; provide training to internal and external associates
- Review engineering plans and specifications for comment consultation or approval.
The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) 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 NPDES Permitting and Water Planning. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Resources.
DWRs Public Water Supply (PWS) Section promotes public 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 systems provide 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 science-based 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 all-of-the-above 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 the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
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This position is located at: Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa NC 28778-8211 - Conduct PWS field inspections investigations assessments evaluations and audits including (but not limited to)
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:- Ability to apply the basic engineering 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 review engineering/technical plans and/or data for completeness compatibility compliance with engineering principles standards codes or design needs.
- Ability to make recommendations to higher level engineers or managers on project concerns/issues.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form with people such as the general public environmental contacts public officials and other similar personnel.
- Ability to write technical reports and use spreadsheets or databases.
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.
Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Engineering students 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 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 a DD-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: Deborah Williams ator .
For technical issues with your application please call the applicant support help line at or email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
