Environmental Specialist II
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Job Location:
New Hanover County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50633 - 70640
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Environmental QualityDivision
Environmental Assistance Customer ServJob Classification Title
Environmental Specialist II (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC14About 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 position is a senior-level professional who serves as a regional point of contact for customers assisting them in identifying understanding and complying with DEQ environmental processes requirements and permits. They will collaborate with multiple permitting programs including those offering express permitting options. This position represents DEQ and collaborates with local and state economic development professionals in business recruitment and site selection efforts. The specialist provides customer service to interpret and address a variety of customer inquiries regarding technical and regulatory issues. They also facilitate timely responses to customer inquiries/requests independently gather information and provide solutions to DEACS clients.Travel may be necessary for division outreach and marketing efforts to complete economic development tasks and to attend staff meetings. The frequency of travel is based on need but may be up to 10% per month. The individual in this position must have a valid drivers license.
Key Responsibilities
Assist clients with identifying applicable permits arranging and facilitating pre-application/multi-agency meetings obtaining regulatory interpretations developing anticipated review timelines tracking application progress and resolving issues/roadblocks.
Attend meetings and site visits within assigned areas to support economic development projects and fulfill the role of DEQ liaison for the assigned Prosperity Zone.
Facilitate the process of collecting and consolidating regional regulatory program comments for the public DOA Clearinghouse SEPA/NEPA projects and other internal review programs as needed.
Assist in developing fact sheets tools guidance documents and presentations related to DEQs permitting and department resources.
Attend meetings seminars listening sessions public meetings and other events to educate the public on services offered and receive customer questions improvement suggestions and perceptions about the division/departments services.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $50633 - $70640
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid teleworkoptionwith 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 one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.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:
Malik Akim RaglerRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
