Program Analyst I

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60881 - 94040

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Office of Continuous Improvement

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

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 implements existing grant programs funded by State Helene Recovery funds serving as project manager and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) liaison with funding recipients. The position will monitor fund disbursements progress and reporting ensuring compliance with departmental state and federal regulations as applicable. The position requires analyzing program data interpreting policy changes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective recovery efforts. The position will also assist in the development of the Western North Carolina (WNC) Recovery Program including working directly with local communities to identify funding draft review and finalize grant applications and develop funding strategies to aid in recovery efforts. The role involves independent consultation and program administration guiding local governments and organizations in identifying and securing federal and state funding opportunities across DEQ and other agencies.

Other Key Responsibilities:
Review progress reports from grant recipients to ensure progress towards defined outcomes and objectives and compliance with applicable regulations.

Monitor grant activities to ensure consistency with requirements and work specifications.

Monitor compliance of subrecipients with regulations policies and procedures.

Draft and reviews grant applications make recommendations and/or assist local government units in selecting appropriate funding opportunities.

Provide consultation to subrecipients and stakeholders on rules regulations policies work specifications and deliverables.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $60881 $94040

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

The Office of Continuous Improvement

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the DEQ by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. OCI leverages business processes data analysis compliance and engineering expertise to drive improvement.

Embedded within DEQ divisions OCI works to develop and strengthen processes and workflows that support DEQs mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure energy and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges provides data strategy technical support and policy expertise.

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 Operations Unit (GOU) with a focus on how DEQ can best support local partners. The Deputy Secretary manages DEQs activities to fund and implement public water infrastructure projects; provide grant assistance to communities in North Carolina; and provide environmental assistance and promote the use of sustainable practices regarding waste reduction water conservation and emissions reduction.

The GrantOperations Unit:

The GOU overseessix(6) main service areas for the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NC (DEQ) including Helene Program ResponseServices Grant Technical ServicesProcess Optimization ServicesProcurement Services Communications and Outreach and other special leads program implementation provides technicalassistance manages cross-departmental initiatives to streamline grant distribution. The GOU also drives the development and adoption of standardized processes and centralized grant management systems ensuring efficiency transparency and accountability.

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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The DEQ 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 three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training 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 Analyst I (NS)Position NumberGradeNC17About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the h...