Environmental Specialist II

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

18h•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.

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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the UST Express Permit program for UST installation and replacement applications submitted by members of the public seeking expedited review.
Conduct cursory reviews and database entry for tank system installation applications; track and manage installation projects and permit holds; communicate with stakeholders; supervise the work of other staff members; and review and approve emergency piping, piping‑only, and compatibility installation applications.
Oversee all aspects of the UST Operator Training Program, including classroom and online training, course development, system updates, stakeholder coordination, and compliance tracking, while also providing technical support, responding to information requests, reviewing non‑compliance for enforcement, and delivering educational presentations.
Assist with rulemaking by coordinating public hearings, preparing rule making commission materials and rule text, engaging stakeholders, developing fiscal notes, and responding to comments, while also updating guidance, procedures, forms, and web content and conducting technical research to support policy and rule development.
Provide administrative and programmatic support to the UST Permits and Inspections Branch Head, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, attending and documenting meetings as needed, and performing other assigned support duties.