Deputy Director, Water Resources & Strategy

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality; North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality in North Carolina seeks an Environmental Program Manager II (NS) to provide operational and technical leadership to the Division of Water Resources. You will plan and manage programs, develop policy, oversee personnel and budget, and coordinate with the Division and Secretary’s Office to meet federal and state commitments.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in relevant field and seven years of experience, including two years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of progressive environmental work experience, including two years in supervision.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage programs within established statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and approve policy or procedures to best improve business processes.
• Provide guidance on personnel activities including salary administration activities, division position reclassification requests, and other HR related projects.
• Assist Department in establishing legislative priorities and strategies that meet the criteria of DEQ’s core mission.
• Prepare and furnish information for the development, revision or modification of new or existing laws relating to the responsibilities of the Sections.
• Administers funds from numerous state and federal sources ensuring the most effective use.
• Review expenditures and make budget amendments as necessary.
• Evaluate objectives, activities, outputs and outcomes to improve the functioning of the Sections managed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Policy development

Budget management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality in North Carolina seeks an Environmental Program Manager II (NS) to provide operational and technical leadership to the Division of Water Resources. You will plan and manage programs, develop policy, oversee personnel and budget, and coordinate with the Division and Secretary’s Office to meet federal and state commitments.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in relevant field and seven years of experience, including two years