Program Development Coordinator

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 67122 - 103677

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Office of Continuous Improvement

Job Classification Title

Program Development Coordinator (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

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 Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.*

This position leads the design implementation and coordination of grant programs that support long-term recovery and resilience opportunities for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The role focuses on developing competitive grant proposals providing technical assistance to local governments and ensuring effective project execution in compliance with regulatory requirements. The position fosters strategic collaboration across DEQ divisions and with external partners to align funding efforts with environmental and community recovery goals.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Identify funding needs and opportunities in collaboration with local governments and DEQ leadership.

Develop program frameworks and strategies that align with environmental and community recovery goals.

Lead the preparation of competitive grant proposals on behalf of local governments and DEQ.

Ensure proposals address key priorities such as water quality flood mitigation waste management and sustainable redevelopment.

Coordinate with internal and external partners to align program design with available funding sources and regulatory requirements.

Monitor project progress and provide guidance to ensure adherence to grant terms and timelines.

Collaborate with DEQ leadership and program staff to align recovery efforts with broader environmental and infrastructure goals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $67122 $103677

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

The Deputy Secretary of Infrastructure & Assistance:

The Deputy Secretary of Infrastructure & Assistance oversees the Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) and the Grant Services Unit (GSU) and thus manages DEQs activities to fund and implement water infrastructure projects at publicly owned and municipal wastewater and water treatment plants; to provide grant assistance to communities in North Carolina and to provide environmental assistance and promote the use of sustainable practices regarding waste reduction water conservation and emissions reduction.

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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 from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program 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:

Jean Buchanan

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AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionOffice of Continuous ImprovementJob Classification TitleProgram Development Coordinator (NS)Position NumberGradeNC19About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental steward...