WCC Environmental Specialist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The WCC Environmental Specialist performs technical environmental inspections evaluations and field assignments that support permitting wellprogram compliance and regulatory oversight in assigned Piedmont and eastern North Carolina counties. Work includes reviewing and analyzing environmental systems investigating wellrelated complaints and ensuring adherence to wellcontractor laws and rules.

The role conducts field observations assesses violations and provides regional support for certification enforcement and disciplinary activities. It prepares clear written reports responds promptly to public inquiries and coordinates program tasks across multiple counties. The position operates from a home-based duty station with independent responsibility for regional environmental activities.



Key Duties Include:
- Conduct inspections of environmental facilities or systems for permitting and compliance determinations.

- Investigate reports of violations of Article 7A related to wellcontractor certification laws and recommend penalties or assessments.

- Promptly respond to public queries and complaints to address wellrelated questions or coordinate appropriate referrals.

- Perform field observations of Level A wellcontractor applicants and participate in recertification activities when required.

- Support the Well Contractor Certification Commission disciplinary committee through case review and documentation.

- Assist with administration and proctoring of wellcontractor certification examinations.

- Evaluate environmental data facility records and system performance to identify issues risks or noncompliance.

- Adapt field procedures and testing techniques to meet project or program objectives in regional environmental work.

- Prepare accurate written reports documenting findings data analyses and compliance evaluations.

- Manage regional environmental responsibilities across multiple counties from a homebased work location in piedmont/eastern NC

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience performing tests procedures and experiments using moderately complex environmental equipment with an intermediate level of proficiency in modifying testing techniques to meet project objectives.

• Proven skill in conducting statistical analysis and interpreting environmental results to support datadriven program decisions and reporting.

• Documented proficiency in coordinating moderately complex environmental programs including resource management activity monitoring and quality control tasks.

• Strong competency in analyzing manipulating and evaluating environmental data using software tools to support research assessments and program operations.

• Established record of organizing and directing environmental research or field studies applying ecological principles scientific methods and multidisciplinary techniques to achieve study objectives.

• Walk long distances through rough terrain during all types of weather and may be exposed to insects snakes chemicals fumes and machinery

• Perform light to strenuous physical activity and lift up to 50 pounds

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the On-Site Water Protection Branch (OSWP):
The On-Site Water Protection Branch oversees on-site wastewater systems and private drinking water wells. It also offers statewide regulatory and technical guidance to local health departments builders developers landowners system installers well contractors and various environmental and engineering professionals.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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 the appropriate 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 applications contain comprehensive 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.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • 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 members 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) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  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

  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:

  Giovanni Montclair Hollins

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