Environmental Specialist II

State of North Carolina•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist II works within the Field Operations Branch of the Solid Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management. The role 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 (15A NCAC 13B). The assigned service area includes Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Yadkin counties in the northcentral portion of North Carolina. The position is based at the Winston-Salem Regional Office and requires occasional travel to project locations within North Carolina. It currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays; telework options may change at management’s discretion. The recruitment range is $52,592–$60,841.

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.

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 waste types.
Inspect recycling and resource recovery facilities 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 regarding proper solid waste management.