Environmental Program Consultant

The State of North Carolina is hiring an Environmental Program Consultant for a full-time position in Raleigh, NC, with a hybrid telework option. The role involves permitting and compliance for septage management facilities, conducting inspections, providing technical assistance, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. The position supports the Division of Waste Management's mission to protect public health and the environment through responsible waste management.
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.

This Environmental Program Consultant position is located within the septage unit of the Environmental Compliance Branch of the Solid Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management. The position is based in Raleigh and is responsible for permitting of septage management facilities and compliance with the septage management laws and rules. The Environmental Compliance Branch has the responsibility to assure that solid waste is managed in a responsible, consistent manner to protect public health and the environment across the State. The septage unit is responsible for the septage management program with major areas of focus that include permitting and inspections of septage management firms and facilities, septage management compliance and training, development and maintenance of applicable laws and rules for septage management, and providing technical assistance to septage land application sites, septage detention and treatment facilities, and septage management firms, as well as associated compost facilities. The septage unit also evaluates whether other waste by-products can be land applied for beneficial uses and the best management practices to be followed for each by-product to assure protection of public health and the environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Review permit applications and process permits (new and renewal) for septage land application sites, septagetreatment and detention facilities, and septage management firms.
• Perform site evaluations of proposed septage land application sites and septagetreatment and detention facilities to assess general site characteristics and suitability for either use.
• Manage and maintain septage facility data.
• Conduct targeted inspections, perform comprehensive site audits, conduct complaint investigations, and assess illegal sites within a designated multi-county area of central North Carolina.
• Conduct training for septage land applications and for septage treatment and detention operations.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance and support to operators of septage management firms and facilities, local governments, and the public on proper management of septage.
• Initiate enforcement actions and support continuing legal action when violations are determined to contravene the North Carolina General Statutes and/or solid waste management rules and regulations.

The Division Of Waste Management

The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management is to protect the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ.

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: $61,545.00 - $77,051.00

Position Can Be Located Either In
• Green Square Complex - 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27699
• Asheville Regional Office - 2090 U.S. Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778

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. Resumes will not be reviewed 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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information through written and/or verbal communication.

Managment Preference
• Demonstrated knowledge of septage management practices, wastewater treatment, and/or land application of biosolids or septage.
• Knowledge of soil properties, soil forming processes, and soil and water conservation practices.

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.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service. Feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Janice Russ at 919-707-8277 or janice.russ@ncdenr.gov.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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The recruiting range for this position is limited to $61,545 - $77,051. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $77,051.
• Yes, I understand.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above.
• Yes, I understand

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Do you currently possess an NC Driver's License? If you do not possess an NC license, are you able to acquire one within 60 days of hire? (Out of State Applicants must acquire an NC Driver's License within this time frame.)
• Yes
• No

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Which location would you like to work?
• Raleigh, Wake County
• Asheville, Buncombe County
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