Environmental Program Consultant
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. The position provides pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses, industries, and institutions across the state. The position works with Division management, Sections, and other key DEQ programs to deliver technical project delivery, including clean energy assessments, water efficiency audits, solid waste reduction, pollution prevention, compliance assistance, and other environmental performance improvement recommendations in line and in support of agency program objectives.
Requirements
- Master'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 three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide multimedia pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses, industries, and institutions across the state, with a special concentration on energy assessments and climate pollution reduction strategies.
- Analyze key programmatic metrics and data to inform strategic planning for Division, development of reports, fact sheets, and other technical resources to be utilized by staff and to assist clients.
- Support opportunities for joint efforts to build internal and external technical training across Division units and sections, including ESI program support, Recycling and Materials Management Section support, and other joint projects as determined by DEACS leadership team.
- Provide program outreach, development, and coordination in working with stakeholders to advance departmental strategic initiatives through pollution prevention strategies.
- Make presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders on program strategies, initiatives, and other performance metrics.
- Contribute to division planning and initiatives including report and technical resource development and process improvement efforts.
Benefits
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
