Restoration Project Manager L&WHYBRID
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 52592 - 74335
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision
Division of Land Water StewardshipJob Classification Title
Environmental Specialist II (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC14About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
The Restoration Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects with complex environmental issues and nuanced research and data analysis topics. The Restoration Project Manager must have the technical knowledge necessary to evaluate the strength and importance of potential projects and the expertise to advise partners when challenges and complications arise with ongoing projects.The Restoration Project Manager must be able to track and manage a docket of over 100 projects at any given time while monitoring for compliance with legal agreements Department policies and industry best practice guidelines.
This position will also require processing claims for reimbursement for these projects based on completion of technical milestones which will require background knowledge in stream restoration and conservation practices in order to evaluate technical progress and project expenditures. This financial administration will also require the ability to interpret project contracts to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and contract conditions.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist with annual evaluation of potential projects for funding.
Manage active grants including tracking of progress payments and deadlines.
Administer claims for reimbursement and monitor project budgets.
Draft and execute contracts and contract amendments.
Cultivate working relationships with numerous partners in the nonprofit and local and state government sectors to keep projects on schedule and compliant with program requirements.
Maintain technical expertise of current best practices in the fields of stream restoration stormwater management and flood risk reduction.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $52592.00 - $74335.00
To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:
Values efficiency and precise communication.
Experience managing and organizing a large number of projects cases or grants.
Experience managing invoices payments and documentation for multiple projects.
Demonstrated experience drafting negotiating and executing contracts.
Knowledge of stream restoration environmental conservation or environmental planning.
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be available to work the schedule of Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
This position is located at:
121 W. Jones St.
Raleigh NC 27603
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 years of experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) provides grant assistance to non-profits local governments and state agencies for the protection of natural resources in North Carolina. The NCLWF funds projects that (1) enhance or restore degraded waters (2) protect unpolluted waters and/or (3) contribute toward a network of riparian buffers and greenways for environmental educational and recreational benefits (4) provide buffers around military bases to protect the military mission (5) acquire land that represents the ecological diversity of North Carolina and (6) acquire land that contributes to the development of a balanced State program of historic properties.
Division Description
The Division of Land and Water Stewardship (DLWS) is a nonregulatory division within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that provides information and assistance to support effective conservation. The office is an integral part of the states conservation efforts and seeks to maintain a positive relationship with communities through partnerships with local state and federal agencies industries organizations and private citizens.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in theappropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applicationscontaincomprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full.Applicants are unable tosubmitmore than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must besubmittedby 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. Weparticipatein E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601
Phone:
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:
Mary McClintockEmail:
Required Experience:
IC
