Environmental Specialist II
About The Position
This is an Anticipated Vacancy. This position is expected to be available on January 1, 2027. This Environmental Specialist II serves as the Water Plant Consultant and provides technical and regulatory assistance to public water supply systems in the 19 North Carolina counties served by the Fayetteville and Wilmington Regional Offices. This position requires certification as an A-Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board (this certification must be listed in the application to receive credit for it). This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances; proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid driver's license.
Requirements
- Certification as an A-Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator by the North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board
- Occasional overnight travel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection
- Ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances
- Proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets
- Valid driver's license
- 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
- Understanding and enforcing the North Carolina Drinking Water Act and the Rules Governing Public Water Systems
- Conducting environmental field investigations and evaluations of community and non-community public water systems, including water plant and water system inspections and water treatment trouble shooting
- Conducting sanitary surveys of public water systems
- Investigating maximum contaminant level violations
- Source water assessments and approvals for new and expanding public water systems
- Monitoring facility operations and reporting activities of surface water treatment facilities
- Providing technical and regulatory assistance and training to water treatment plant operators, engineers, water supply staff, and utility personnel, and providing support to water systems during emergencies
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
