Coastal Management Field Representative

Department of Environmental Quality; Beaufort (SC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management seeks an Environmental Specialist II (NS) based in the Washington District Office to administer CAMA permits and enforce the Dredge and Fill Law along NC's coast. Approximately two-thirds of duties are field-based, with a hybrid telework option allowing routine office and remote workdays.

A bachelor's degree in environmental or related sciences and two years of relevant experience are required; an equivalency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or related sciences with two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Two years of experience related to the area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• CAMA regulatory permitting and enforcement work for development projects.
• Conduct on-site reviews of permit applications.
• Coordinate with other divisions and state agencies for permit approval.
• Support field operations and hybrid/remote work arrangements as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

Title: Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number: 60031569

Grade: NC14

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

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.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Description of Work

This Coastal Management Field Representative is responsible for duties that are primarily those associated with administration of Permit requirements of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and the Dredge and Fill law in the area served by the Washington District office.

Approximately two-thirds of this work are outside and physical in nature.

This position is based in the Washington District Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for CAMA Regulatory Permitting and Enforcement work for development projects.
• Conducting on-site reviews of permit applications.
• Providing information on projects that usually require coordination with other divisions and state agencies for permit approval
• Valid Drivers License required

Recruitment Range - $52,592 – 57,367

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

Hybrid Telework Option

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.

Division of Coastal Management

The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve, and manage North Carolina’s coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research.

DCM carries out the state’s Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the NC Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC.

The division serves as staff to the CRC.

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

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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 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.

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

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.