State Energy Office Deputy Director

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73096 - 117626

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC22

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

Position #

*This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position you may inquire at the interview. *

This position will serve as the State Energy Office Deputy Director for the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office working with the Director to plan and manage programs and manage the Weatherization Assistance Program and the Finance & Budget Unit within the Division. The position is responsible for establishing division and program goals developing work standards program management and reporting and monitoring and reporting of fiscal management to meet the DEQ mission.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the Weatherization programs and the Finance and Budget Unit including three program managers that are direct reports.

Assists with office policy and planning including monitoring analyzing and determining implications of policy actions.

Assists the State Energy Director in establishing annual budgets and monitoring and reporting of costs and expenditures related to funds managed by the office for the above programs.

Works with the Energy Director and others to submit Federal grant applications and on the development implementation tracking and reporting of Federally funded energy programs in North Carolina.

Interacts with other DEQ divisions state agencies and Federal agencies to meet budget grant and compliance obligations at the state and federal level. Interacts with the public and other external partners as needed.

Establishes develops and revises work standards and internal operating policies/procedures to meet agency state and federal goals and objectives for energy policy planning and programs.

Works with Energy Office leaders to develop measure and evaluate operational goals for the State Energy Office including workforce and organizational development financial project management and marketing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $73096 - $117626

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

The DEQ State Energy Office:

The DEQ State Energy Office serves as the agent of energy planning and program development to ensure a sustainable energy future for the citizens of North Carolina. This Division provides services and technical expertise on energy efficiency encourages the growth and development of the states energy economy and works to increase the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. The State Energy Office supports energy efficiency in public buildings by assisting North Carolina governmental units manage the use and cost of electricity water and other utilities in their facilities. The State Energy Office provides programs services and technical expertise for advancing energy efficiency increasing alternative energy and fuel sources providing educational opportunities for the public state and local governments universities schools and businesses and working closely with other state agencies in responding to energy emergencies during natural disasters andsupply interruptions. Click here to learn more about theDEQ State Energy Office.

If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

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 six years of progressive experience in environmental work including two years in a supervisory capacity; 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:

Jean Ollis Buchanan

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Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Program Manager I (NS)Position NumberGradeNC22About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperi...