Environmental Specialist II

State of North Carolina•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•$52,592 - $60,770•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an Environmental Specialist II position located in the Winston Salem Regional Office (WSRO) and will work in air quality compliance. This position requires thorough knowledge of state and federal Air Quality rules and regulations, strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of state and federal Air Quality rules and regulations
Strong computer skills
Excellent customer relation skills
Independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.
Must be able to climb ladders, be comfortable with heights, walk long distances and be on feet for long periods of time; and have a good sense of smell, hearing, and sight.
Must obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification in order to perform opacity evaluations.
A valid Driver’s License is required.
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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the open burning complaint investigation efforts of the Regional Office and serves as a liaison for open burning outreach.
Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to open burning, dust, odors and other air quality concerns to determine compliance with State and Federal rules.
Performs on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits at a variety of industrial facilities to determine compliance with State and Federal rules, permit requirements and emission limitations.
Evaluates facility submitted air emissions inventory reports and other periodic compliance reports and conducts stack test observations.
Writes technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and compliance.
Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information.