Business Officer I

Department of Environmental Quality; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Business Officer I (NS) in the State Energy Office to oversee budget management for multiple federal grant programs and ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

This full-time, time-limited role offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote days, supervising budget revisions, fund allocations, and preparation of carry-forward requests. A Bachelor's degree with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related discipline required.
• Two years of progressive related experience, one year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget activities for multiple large Federal grant programs.
• Prepare budget revisions and determine fund allocation.
• Review and approve invoices and accounts payable.
• Track Federal budgets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with SEO program managers to develop budgets.
• Assist with carry forward fund requests and grant administration.

Skills

Budget management

Grant administration

Financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality Division State Energy Office Job Classification Title Business Officer I (NS) Position Number 65034477 Grade NC14

About Us

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.

Description of Work

*This is a time‑limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).*

The Business Officer I provides budget management for the DEQ State Energy Office Business Team. The position manages the budget activities for multiple large Federal grant programs, including budgeting, expenditure management, purchasing, reporting, and general administration. The position will work with the Business Officer II and SEO program managers to develop and administer program budgets, ensuring adherence to State and Federal regulations and grant requirements. This position manages multiple budgets totaling > $150 Million across multiple time‑limited Federal programs. The 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.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Management and disbursement of the budget for multiple time‑limited Federal grant programs.
• Prepare budget revisions.
• Determine how funds should be allocated and to which accounts.
• Prepare requests for carry forward funds.
• Grant Administration
• Track Federal budgets.
• Review and approve invoices and accounts payable.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Recruiter Information

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $72,000

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.