Engineer II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Waste Management

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC18

About Us

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. 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 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.

Description of Work

This Engineer II position is located in the Division of Waste Management Brownfields Redevelopment Section (BRS). The Engineer II will provide project management consultation investigation evaluation and planning and design review on remediation and mitigation systems on brownfields properties including the design and installation of vapor intrusion mitigation systems. The Engineer II will need to exercise judgement that directly impacts health and safety issues particularly pertaining to vapor intrusion and other mitigation or remedial measures that would be employed on brownfields addition to providing technically sound project management the Engineer II will conduct risk evaluations utilizing applicable DEQ protocols contribute to the continued growth of the BRS and effectively communicate with the Sections stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

The Engineer II is responsible for consultation investigation evaluation and planning design design review and approval of work plans for the assessment mitigation and remediation of brownfields properties and the determination of environmental and safety impacts of redevelopment projects as they apply to the Brownfields Program; provide project management oversight; and provide state oversight and technical guidance to parties operating under the Brownfields program to ensure that prospective developers protect public health and the environment when redeveloping brownfields properties.

The Engineer II is responsible for Risk Management on Brownfields Properties. Using factors such as chemical types concentration levels and exposure routes (such as direct contact surface water groundwater and air) the Engineer II will determine if sufficient data is available then conduct risk assessments using established DEQ protocols and tools. Using those assessments and other factors the Engineer II will evaluate what risk management is needed to safely redevelop Brownfields properties.

The Engineer II will evaluate vapor intrusion risk and mitigation measures. Primary activities include conducting risk evaluations from various site media to determine vapor intrusion risk review vapor mitigation designs for completion in accordance with existing DEQ guidance and evaluate pre- and post-occupancy data to determine if vapor mitigation systems functioning as intended.

The Engineer II must present and communicate technical information to various stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $61545 - $102140

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste and underground storage tanks are managed properly and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste Solid Waste Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division ofWaste Management NC DEQ.

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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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Valerie Delores Moses

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