Environmental Specialist II

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Iredell County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50633 - 67922

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Water Resources

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

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

DWR is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for this ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II position within the 401 and Buffer Transportation Branch based in DEQs Regional Office in Mooresville North Carolina. This position is responsible for reviewing 401 and Buffer applications for NCDOT Highway Divisions 10 and 12 and reports to the Transportation Permitting Branch Supervisor in Raleigh NC.

Environmental Specialists are expected to be able to work independently while maintaining strong relationships with team members in the Raleigh Central Office and Regional Offices across the state as well as with their regional DOT counterparts while assisting on transportation projects. If not previously completed NC Surface Water Identification and Training Certification (SWITC) course will be required after hire. Must be able to conduct field investigations that may require exposure to inclement weather insects and hot and cold temperatures. Occasional overnight travel is required. Must be able to traverse over rough terrain carrying field equipment necessary to perform job duties. Valid NC Drivers License required; you must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

-- Prepare written approvals including 401 Water Quality Certifications and Riparian Buffer Authorizations for secondary roads highways bridges and other maintenance projects constructed for DOT Divisions 10 & 12 and/or other transportation projects including railroad and airport projects

-- Represent DWR at NCDOT 404/NEPA Merger meetings in Raleigh including any ancillary functions such as attendance at scoping meetings field site visits Merger Team meetings planning meetings or public hearings

-- Review NCDOT wetland stream and buffer mitigation plans and conduct site inspections

-- Review and comment on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documents in a timely manner

-- Conduct onsite inspections of NCDOT stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) as they relate to 401 Water Quality Certifications and NC administrative codes

-- Serve as a technical resource on NCDOT transportation planning and environmental planning processes and facilitate the development of transportation projects and initiatives conducted by NCDOT by providing early review and technical input on these efforts

-- Collaborate with team members on projects outside of Divisions 10 & 12 as needed as well as with non-transportation 401 Water Quality staff to ensure consistency within the Division

-- In coordination with the central office assist with development and implementation of training programs for NCDOT staff; provide technical assistance to NCDOT during project development and construction including training issuance of in-field permit modifications and field services; and conduct onsite project reviews during construction

-- May serve as a representative on various task forces set up by NCDOT and DEQ to resolve complex issues and conflicts of special interest to NCDOT

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $50633 - $67922

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

* This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position is expected to be available on January 31 2026. *

Supplemental Information

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 Water Quality NPDES Permitting and Water Planning. Click here to learn more about theDivision of Water Resources.

TheWater Quality Permitting SectionTransportation Permitting Branchworks with the general public towns cities and the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to assist with the planning permitting and design of transportation projects. Their goal is to provide needed infrastructure for citizens while ensuring the continued protection of North Carolinas water quality. The Branchs responsibilities include the review of 401 certification applications for transportation projects and wetland and stream mitigation plans as well as conducting relevant site visits. Branch staff represent the Division of Water Resources on the 404/NEPA Merger Team. The Branch also includes staff that are associated with theHeadwater Stream Spatial Datasetproject.

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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 one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) 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:

Deborah J Williams

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AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionWater ResourcesJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Specialist II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC14About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health a...