Director - Water Resources

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

3d • $89,596 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Carolina's 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 public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's 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 state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

This position is Exempt Policymaking and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership.

This position reports to and supports DEQ’s Deputy Secretary for the Environment by providing strategic leadership and management to the Division of Water Resources (DWR). This includes participation in the development, communication, and implementation of strategic plans to guide staff in the administration of the six sections within DWR and representing the Division at meetings or events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of progressive experience in environmental work including three years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide directions to two Deputy Directors, six Section Chiefs, and other subordinate staff to ensure accomplishment of DEQ strategic plan and Division goals, including fulfillment of federal grant commitments and state mandated program requirements.
• Address priority issues of the Secretary’s Office, legislative members, federal agencies, assigned commissions and/or the public.
• Ensure programmatic, budget, and staffing issues are properly managed at the Division level, adjusting organizational structure as needed to ensure Division maintains effectiveness and financially stable.
• Ensure general management of day-to-day activities and during water resource emergencies, working with Department staff when problems occurs, complaints are filed or opportunities present themselves.
• Develop the Division’s strategic plan, establish the Division’s goals and priorities, and ensure progress toward longer term programmatic or management goals. Provide policy and program implementation recommendations to DEQ Secretary’s Office.
• Provide technical and administrative support to several Commissions, Committees, and Councils, including the NC Environmental Management Commission.

Benefits

• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director