PFAS Environmental Program Supervisor II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Water Resources

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Supervisor II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

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 position is responsible for supervising the Data Management & Analysis Branch staff as well as managing and overseeing the branchs programs. The branch maintains a one-stop-shop for DWR data with a focus on managing DWRs PFAS data. The branch supports the Divisions PFAS work through improved data organization streamlined workflows and reduced time needed for PFAS data entry and analysis along with other areas of DWR data management and analysis. The branch manages GIS EQuIS and Laserfiche programs.

Key Responsibilities:

-- Manage the GIS program including establishing goals for GIS projects related to PFAS and other DWR programs and monitor staff accomplishments to ensure overall program goals are met. This may also include organizing creating updating and maintaining DWRs datasets managing GIS data and database connectivity administering ArcGIS Online Organization and managing GIS infrastructure.

-- Manage the EQuIS program including establishing goals for various EQuIS projects related to PFAS and other DWR programs and monitor staff accomplishments to ensure overall program goals are met. This may also include data processing and loading data reporting and communication automation systems integration and system optimization.

-- Manage the Enterprise Database system (Laserfiche) including establishing goals for various Laserfiche projects related to PFAS and other DWR programs and monitor staff accomplishments to ensure overall program goals are met. This may also include data processing and loading data reporting and communication automation systems integration and system optimization.

-- Plan organize and direct work operations and evaluate accomplishments of staff including developing work plans assessing performance of and mentoring staff on a regular basis throughout the annual performance cycle.

-- Analyze training needs for staff and implement training as appropriate assign and review work performed by staff and conduct interviews and hiring for staff vacancies within the branch.

-- Represent the Division in meetings and/or on committees with all levels of DWR DEQ state IT EPA and other organizations regarding GIS EQuIS and Laserfiche.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $70478.00 - $94500.00

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

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.

The Water Planning Section develops standards rules and management strategies to protect water quality carries out water supply planning provides guidance to local water systems and monitors drought conditions.

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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 five (5) years of progressive experience in environmental work 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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