Environmental Specialist I
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 position is responsible for the enforcement and administration of the utility scale solar decommissioning program through assisting with the review of registrations, reports, database management, conducting field inspections, and providing technical assistance. This position is also responsible for field sampling, specifically assisting Division programs with the collection of groundwater from private wells.
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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Assisting Division programs with the collection of groundwater from private wells.
- Assisting with permitted facility and complaint inspections for compliance with Federal and State laws.
- Communication and technical assistance to the regulated community, the public, and local governments.
Responsibilities
- Reviews utility scale solar facility registration information and decommissioning plans for completeness and accuracy.
- Performs groundwater sampling from private drinking wells.
- Assists with permitted facility and complaint inspections for compliance with Federal and State laws.
- Communication and technical assistance to the regulated community, the public, and local governments.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
