Environmental Specialist I (Temporary - New Hanover)

State of North Carolina • Wilmington, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 127 Cardinal Drive, Wilmington - New Hanover County, with the Department of Environmental Quality. The position will evaluate permits for compliance by conducting file reviews to include but not limited to confirming ownership and ensuring the required certifications and recorded documents have been submitted (deed restrictions, plats, easements, operation and maintenance agreements). Compliance related correspondence and reports will be prepared to advise the current permit holders and/or current property owners of the permit requirements and their responsibilities. Routine communication with developers, consultants, landowners, contractors and the public about these results and the requirements of the permit conditions is expected to explain the permits and any required actions. This position will also facilitate providing access to public records.

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.
• Skill and knowledge in the environmental areas of expertise as well as with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform tests, procedures and experiments and have good working knowledge of equipment of moderate complexity.
• Ability to modify testing techniques and procedures to meet program objectives, perform statistical analysis, interpret results, and prepare reports.
• Ability to coordinate moderately complex environmental programs, manage resources, monitor environmental activity, assess risks, and perform quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and be able to supervise the work of lower-level environmental staff.
• Ability to effectively convey information to individuals or groups, present program summaries, contribute to the writing of publications and reports, and make professional presentations.
• Considerable knowledge of the scientific principles related to the area of assignment, ecological processes and environmental factors, research process and data gathering techniques and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, manipulate and evaluate information/data, including the use of software.
• Ability to formulate or assist in the development of management alternatives and recommendations.
• Ability to organize and direct moderately complex research or field studies.
• Ability to communicate with the general public and clients of the Division.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to work with considerable independence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate permits for compliance by conducting file reviews to include but not limited to confirming ownership and ensuring the required certifications and recorded documents have been submitted (deed restrictions, plats, easements, operation and maintenance agreements).
• Prepare compliance related correspondence and reports to advise the current permit holders and/or current property owners of the permit requirements and their responsibilities.
• Communicate routinely with developers, consultants, landowners, contractors and the public about permit results and requirements to explain permits and any required actions.
• Facilitate providing access to public records.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Leave options.
• Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level