Environmental Program Supervisor II

State of North Carolina • Beaufort, 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.
This Assistant Regional Office Supervisor (AROS) position assists the Regional Office WQROS Supervisor (ROS) with operational and supervisory oversight of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section program and staff respectively at the Washington Regional Office (WaRO). The emphasis of the position is to ensure that all components of the Division-tasked programs are delivered throughout the region in accordance with state and federally mandated expectations. The AROS works directly with the ROS, Division and regional office staff regarding workload allocation, project management, ensuring safe work environment, monitoring unit and individual staff performance, assigning work tasks, evaluating unit needs, ensuring programs meet regional priorities, and enforcement initiatives to address compliance problems.
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach, and other efforts. The Division comprises six sections: Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Resources.
The Water Quality Regional Operations Section focuses on service to the regional surface water and groundwater concerns of citizens, local governments and business communities. Regional office staff issue permits for sewer extensions, wetland and stream impacts, and well construction. Regional offices personnel also conduct permitted facility inspections and incident investigations.
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.

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 five (5) years of progressive experience in environmental work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Function as the lead staff concerning operational based matters involving interactions with environmental consultants, local government officials, media, and legislative and congressional representatives.
• Issue various documents as delegated, including but not limited to: buffer approvals and 401 certifications, sewer extension permits, well construction permits and variances, pump and haul permits, Notices of Deficiency and Violation, civil penalty assessments, and moratorium notices.
• Assign and review work performed by staff, provide guidance, propose courses of action, make independent decisions for regional program implementation.
• Recommend and execute enforcement actions consistent with the appropriate delegation and represent the Region before the Division Director, the EMC and OAH on enforcement issues;
• Assist staff and the ROS in the development of work plans to establish annual goals and review criteria and provide feedback to the ROS concerning staff performance.
• Assist the ROS with personnel matters as required, including the review and hiring of new staff, mentorship/training, and disciplinary/dispute resolution.
• When staffing limitations prevent adequate delivery of program needs, may directly assist with project completion in any of the program areas.
• When the ROS is absent or the position becomes vacant, the AROS acts as the ROS and accepts all the ROS duties, tasks, etc.

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.
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

What This Job Offers

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