Environmental Specialist II
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. The two primary areas of focus for this Environmental Specialist II position at the Asheville Regional Office are regional office tasks of the Division’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) program and acting as the lead, primary contact, and coordinator for the regional watershed assessment and restoration program. These include specialized tasks that require input from an experienced specialist in expert-level technical knowledge of stream biota, advanced water quality analytical and assessment methods, and integrated water quality data collection, analysis and interpretation. This position will also provide support to other program areas including Non-Discharge, NPDES, or 401.
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 (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- expert-level technical knowledge of stream biota
- advanced water quality analytical and assessment methods
- integrated water quality data collection, analysis and interpretation
Responsibilities
- Perform compliance inspections and enforcement for permitted facilities including CAFO permitted operations
- Coordinate and direct the regional office watershed restoration program for the western 19 county area.
- Conduct training and outreach efforts related to program roles in watershed restoration
- Investigate and assess citizen complaints and environmental emergencies (including carrying the emergency phone on a rotating basis), and implement enforcement actions as needed
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisors, which include but are not limited to report review, enforcement actions, permitting, environmental sampling, and public outreach associated with other programs under the jurisdiction of the DWR, such as Non-Discharge, NPDES, or 401
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
