Air Quality Compliance Specialist I - Hybrid

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Division of Air Quality is seeking an Environmental Specialist I (NS) in Winston-Salem to perform air quality compliance work. The role requires inspecting industrial facilities, evaluating emissions inventories, and responding to air quality concerns, with opportunities for hybrid telework.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related fields and strong communication and technical writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural, engineering, biological, or natural resource sciences or related field.
• Experience with state/federal air quality rules is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and compliance visits at industrial facilities to ensure adherence to air quality rules and permit requirements.
• Evaluate emissions inventories and conduct stack test observations; obtain EPA Method 9 certification for opacity evaluations.
• Respond to citizen complaints related to air quality and determine compliance with regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, enforcement documents, and provide guidance on air quality issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Air quality regulations

Inspection skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

EPA Method 9 certification

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Division of Air Quality is seeking an Environmental Specialist I (NS) in Winston-Salem to perform air quality compliance work. The role requires inspecting industrial facilities, evaluating emissions inventories, and responding to air quality concerns, with opportunities for hybrid telework.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related fields and strong communication and technical writing