Environmental Specialist II

State of North Carolina; Surrey; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to protect public health through solid waste management. This role involves overseeing compliance with septage management laws and providing technical support to stakeholders in a designated multi-county area in southeastern North Carolina. The chosen candidate will engage in inspections, audits, and legal enforcement actions related to solid and hazardous waste management.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data.
• Experience communicating information through written and verbal methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted inspections and perform comprehensive site audits.
• Provide technical assistance to septage management firms and facilities.
• Initiate enforcement actions for violations.

Skills

Analyzing data

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences

Job description

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II.

* It is full-time (40 hours per week) withState 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 Specialist II 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 will be based in either Wilmington or Fayetteville. The current assigned area of coverage for this position will be in the southeastern region of the State and include the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Hoke, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, and Wayne. The ESII position is responsible for 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 Branch is also responsible for determinations of waste and by-products that can be land applied for beneficial uses and of the best management practices to be followed for each by-product to assure protection of public health and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct targeted inspections, perform comprehensive site audits, conduct complaint investigations, and assess illegal sites within a designated multi-county area of southeastern North Carolina.
• Provide technical assistance and support to operators of septage management firms and facilities, local governments, and the public on proper management of septage.
• Assist with septage training provided by the Section.

• 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 waste 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 programs. Click here to learn more about the Division ofWaste 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 theDepartment of Environmental Quality for more information.

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This position is located at either of the following locations:

• Fayetteville Regional Office - 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301
• Wilmington Regional Office - 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28405

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 resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

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, verbal communication or formal training sessions.

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of solid and hazardous waste management laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in maintaining a chain of evidence sufficient to prove violations of laws and rules through the legal process.

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 years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 aDD-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.
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