Environmental Specialist II

State of North Carolina•Iredell County, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist II is part of the Field Operations Branch of the Solid Waste Section within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management. The position protects human health and the environment from potential adverse effects of improper solid waste management by ensuring compliance with North Carolina solid waste statutes and rules. The assigned coverage area includes Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Catawba, Surry, Watauga, and Wilkes counties in northwestern North Carolina. The position is based at 610 East Center Ave, Mooresville, NC, and currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. Occasional travel to project locations within North Carolina is required. Telework arrangements may change at management’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in 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.
Occasional travel to project locations within North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Inspect solid waste management facilities and sites to ensure compliance with rules and permit conditions.
Provide written and verbal technical assistance to local governments, solid waste management facilities, industry, and the public on proper management and reuse of various waste types.
Conduct recycling and resource recovery facility inspections for the Tax Certification Program.
Investigate unpermitted illegal disposal sites.
Initiate enforcement actions for noncompliance.
Support statewide preparation for and recovery from natural and man-made disasters related to proper solid waste management.