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At every level, DEQ employees are part of the efforts to rebuild infrastructure and restore the environment after Helene's impacts. Want to help? Join the DEQ team supporting Western North Carolina communities as they recover and prepare for future storms. Your work will have a meaningful impact on the lives of North Carolinians. 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. This position assists in the management of the statewide implementation of The Dam Safety Law of 1967 and the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2K "Dam Safety" Rules to protect life and property from unsafe dams. The program responsibility is carried out through four major task efforts: (1) emergency response related to dam incidences as needed (2) enforcement proceedings for dams in disrepair which threaten public welfare, (3) periodic inspection of all jurisdictional dams, and (4) permit review of all plans to construct, repair, modify, or breach a jurisdictional dam. This position will be responsible for the review of hydrologic and hydraulic models for coal ash related dams; review and approval of engineering plans and specifications to construct, repair, or modify coal ash dams; providing technical consultation to coal ash dam owners, engineers, consultants, internal and external staff; providing training to regional staff in dam safety inspections and assisting in the inspection of dams; assisting coal ash dam owners in drafting emergency action plans; and responding to dam safety emergencies. In addition, this position may provide support to manage and administer federal grants supporting various projects throughout North Carolina, ensuring compliance with all laws, regulation, and policies. This employee will function as an Assistant Dam Safety Engineer with a major focus on high and intermediate dams. This position requires the ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in inclement weather, noise, dust, and insects. Position does require travel to and from various project sites and dams. This position has a high volume of work with changing priorities.
