Environmental Specialist

The State of North Carolina is hiring an Environmental Specialist I in Fayetteville, NC, targeting future graduates in environmental science. The role involves compliance inspections, technical assistance, and regulatory guidance. It offers a hybrid telework option, allowing for both office and remote workdays. Key responsibilities include reviewing applications, responding to complaints, and communicating with the public on regulatory matters. The position supports environmental recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.
Position: Environmental Specialist I

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Future Graduates - Are you graduating soon and looking for a full-time job in environmental science? Apply now to be considered for an opportunity to work with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality when you graduate. At every level, DEQ employees are part of the efforts to rebuild infrastructure and restore the environment after Helene's impacts. Want to help? Join the DEQ team supporting Western North Carolina communities as they recover and prepare for future storms.

Your work will have a meaningful impact on the lives of North Carolinians.

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 Specialist I position provides support, regulatory oversight, technical assistance, regulatory guidance and education to the public and permit tees for various program areas.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Perform compliance inspections and provide technical assistance and regulatory guidance for applicants.
• Communicate inspection results with permit tees, owners, officials or workers and prepare inspection reports and related correspondence.
• Review and process applications, including assisting with management plan review as necessary.
• Respond to citizen complaints and inspect sites where standards and other rules have possibly been contravened.
• Communicate regulatory guidance, technical assistance and education to permit tees, applicants and the general public.
• Issue Notices of Violation and assess civil penalties, when necessary, provide any additional guidance, support or documentation to restore compliance with regulations.

Some emergencies may require a response to occur after hours and/or on weekends, on a limited basis.
The Division Of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources

The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections:
Land Quality and Geological Survey. The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs:
Dam Safety Program, Mining Program, Sediment Program, and Stormwater Program. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General's Office.
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. DEQ is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance an energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Recruitment Range: $45,926 - $60,868

Location:

225 Green St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Minimum Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
• Ability to apply the basic environmental concepts, practices, and/or theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and/or safety impacts.
• Ability to organize and/or direct moderately complex research or field studies.
• Ability to communicate technical information and/or recommendations in verbal and/or written format.

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Graduating Senior students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered. Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy.

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.
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