Environmental Specialist I

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This position directly supports the Division Environmental Officer in natural resource permitting and compliance monitoring of active permits for roadway and bridge construction projects. Requires an understanding of all phases of construction, from initial utility relocation and right of way processes through actual construction and project completion. Will assist in assessing pre-existing site conditions in relation to natural resources. Will be responsible for compliance monitoring of construction projects with 404 and 401 active permits. Spot checks for the NPDES inspection log. Will assist with data collection for Categorial Exclusions (CE), Natural Resources Technical Reports (NRTR), and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) forms. The position will be responsible for assisting in data management and collection for pre-construction planning. This position is required to attend monthly construction meetings for projects. The ideal applicant for this position must promote a safe work environment. Ability to perform assigned tasks and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, developers, contractors, government agencies, and general public. Traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction, accurately maintaining daily records of work accomplished. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle. Safety shoes are needed. Specialized training in environmental topics such as wetland and stream delineations, NEPA, and Clean Water Act Sections 404/401 would be beneficial.

Requirements

• Ability to perform assigned tasks and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, developers, contractors, government agencies, and general public.
• Traverse rough terrain in evaluating highway construction
• Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.
• Safety shoes are needed.
• 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

• Knowledge of natural resource conservation principles, state and federal environmental regulations that affect construction work including SEPA – State Environmental Policy Act, NEPA – National Environmental Policy Act, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete the review of technical projects, preparation of permit applications, and environmental documentation as required by state and federal laws.
• Experience conducting natural resource field evaluations including stream and wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species surveys.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and direct environmental compliance needs and issues on construction projects using sound and consistent judgement.
• Experience being a liaison and interacting with external organizations, groups, or agencies.
• Specialized training in environmental topics such as wetland and stream delineations, NEPA, and Clean Water Act Sections 404/401 would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in natural resource permitting and compliance monitoring of active permits for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Assist in assessing pre-existing site conditions in relation to natural resources.
• Responsible for compliance monitoring of construction projects with 404 and 401 active permits.
• Spot checks for the NPDES inspection log.
• Assist with data collection for Categorial Exclusions (CE), Natural Resources Technical Reports (NRTR), and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) forms.
• Assist in data management and collection for pre-construction planning.
• Attend monthly construction meetings for projects.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Accurately maintaining daily records of work accomplished.

What This Job Offers

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