Environmental Specialist I

State of North Carolina

6d • $45,926 - $50,517 • 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 is a REPOST of position 60035402. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. The Environmental Specialist position provides permitting support, regulatory oversight, technical assistance, regulatory guidance and education to the public and permittees for various program areas, including 401 Water Quality Certifications, State buffer rules, water quality standards and water resource protection.

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.
• Graduating Senior students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered.
• Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance inspections and provide technical assistance and regulatory guidance for applicants.
• Communicate inspection results with permittees, owners, officials or workers and prepare inspection reports and related correspondence.
• Review and process applications, including assisting with management plan review as necessary.
• Respond to citizen complaints and inspect sites where standards and other rules have possibly been contravened.
• Communicate regulatory guidance, technical assistance and education to permittees, applicants and the general public.
• Issue Notices of Violation and assess civil penalties, when necessary, provide any additional guidance, support or documentation to restore compliance with regulations.
• Some emergencies may require a response to occur after hours and/or weekends, on a limited basis.

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.
• 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees