Environmental Program Consultant

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

1d • 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.

The primary purpose of this Environmental Program Consultant (EPC) position which is located in the Corrective Action Branch of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section is responsible for the development of guidance documents that outline the assessment and remediation activities at sites contaminated with petroleum and hazardous substance releases from USTs and for petroleum releases from non-UST sources such as Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and spills. The EPC designs outreach materials, creates training information, and conducts instruction for staff regarding assessment and corrective action guidance and policy. The EPC provides a high level of technical assistance and advice to responsible parties, environmental consultants, licensed geologist/hydrogeologists, licensed engineers, and other interested parties.

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

• Develops and maintains clear, well-organized program guidance documentation for UST staff and the regulated community.
• Leads rule development and readoption efforts for the Corrective Action Branch.
• Updates and maintains databases, document management systems, geographic information systems (GIS), and the UST Section website.
• Develops outreach materials and provides training for the assessment and corrective action guidance and policy, as well as State and Federal UST and non-UST regulations, for UST Section staff, the regulated community and the public.
• Serves on committees supporting initiatives directed by Section Management or the Division Director.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees