Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)

The State of North Carolina is seeking a full-time Environmental Program Consultant for a hybrid role in Wake County, NC. The consultant will manage spatial data related to PFAS and water quality, develop mapping applications, and train staff on GIS tools. The position supports the Division of Water Resources, focusing on environmental stewardship and water resource protection. Telework options are available and may change at management's discretion.
Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant.
It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

The Environmental Program Consultant will manage all aspects of DWR’s spatial data in an efficient and accurate manner that allows easy access by internal and external users. In addition, this position will assist Branches within DWR in retrieving, evaluating, and develop mapping applications for PFAS and other water quality data from different sources to provide a better understanding of the state’s water resources. This position consults with all levels of DWR, DEQ, State IT and other organizations and agencies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a large and diverse inventory of PFAS and other water quality spatial data, automated workflows, maps and applications, and spatial platforms for the Division ow Water Resources.
• Create and maintains geospatial datasets, maps, applications, full project workflows, and field data collection tools to support DWR’s mission.
• Consult with DWR and DEQ staff, other state agencies and stakeholders to develop the most effective and accurate geospatial tools to provide easy access by staff and the public to PFAS and other water quality data.
• Train DWR staff on current GIS tools developed for internal and external use, and current and new spatial platform tools.

The Division of Water Resources: The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality: 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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $61,545 - $84,624
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh NC 27604

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review résumés in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
• Demonstrated experience with geospatial analysis of datasets using the ESRI ArcGIS environment and/or other geospatial and statistical software.
• Demonstrated experience using cross database platform connections and/or applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Online platforms, ESRI Field Data Collection Apps, or Microsoft Power Platform.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS scripting language(s), specifically Python, Arcade and HTML.
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders, facilitate workgroup meetings and/or discussions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Master'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 three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
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