Environmental Program Consultant
About The Position
The Environmental Program Consultant provides project oversight for permitted hazardous waste management facilities within the Facility Management Branch of the Hazardous Waste Section. The role ensures facility owners and operators comply with permits and take corrective measures when hazardous waste releases have contaminated environmental media. The consultant reviews permit applications, remedial investigation work plans and reports, and corrective action documents; prepares written correspondence, permits, and other required legal mechanisms; conducts field reconnaissance as needed; and tracks facility projects and activities. The position interacts with department staff, facility personnel and representatives, EPA Region 4, stakeholders, and the public. It is based at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, and currently offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. Telework arrangements may change at management's discretion.
Requirements
- Master's degree in 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
- Perform technical reviews and evaluations of RCRA corrective action documents and oversee groundwater compliance for hazardous waste management facilities.
- Review and modify closure and post-closure plans.
- Conduct technical reviews and evaluations of hazardous waste management permit applications.
- Interact with EPA Region 4 and department personnel.
- Provide information to the public and facilities.
- Track facility compliance activities and project progress.
- Review remedial investigation work plans and reports.
- Issue written correspondence, permits, and other legal mechanisms required for facilities.
- Conduct field reconnaissance as needed.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Job Type
Full-time
