Environmental Specialist I (Temporary - Wake)
About The Position
This is a temporary position with the Department of Environmental Quality, located at 4100 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh - Wake County. The position supports the North Carolina Geological Survey in organizing and maintaining its Core Repository. Work will take place both inside the Core Repository building and in the adjacent yard. The role includes periods of physically demanding activity and requires strong attention to detail. This temporary position offers no leave or retirement benefits, but eligible temporary employees may be offered health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) if they work an average of 30 or more hours per week. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
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
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Responsibilities
- Assist with organizing the Core Repository
- Sorting, inventorying, and repackaging at-risk geologic cores collected from both offshore and onshore North Carolina
- Move cores and related collections onto new shelving located in on-site Conex units or other designated areas within the facility
- Follow guidance from Senior Staff on sorting methods, labeling procedures, prioritization, and repackaging standards
- Conduct quality assurance checks on completed work
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be offered to temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.
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Career Level
Entry Level
