Engineer II

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Engineer II (NS) to serve as a neutral, independent technical resource for small businesses navigating regulatory, permitting, and compliance challenges.

This role supports the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program under the Clean Air Act and may involve travel up to 10% per month. A Bachelor’s in engineering plus 3 years of experience is required, with potential PE registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Assist small businesses in identifying and resolving environmental problems.
• Develop and present compliance training materials and solutions that are of common interest to the regulators and the regulated community.
• Stay engaged with the regulatory agency activities, such as the Division of Air Quality’s Permitting Workgroup, Compliance Workgroup, and others as deemed necessary.
• Assist with special projects assigned by DEACS division leadership.

Skills

Professional Engineers License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

60035960

Grade

NC18

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 position serves as a neutral and independent technical resource for small businesses navigating regulatory, permitting, and compliance challenges. This position also fulfills the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program requirements under Section 507 of the Clean Air Act by providing engineering expertise and environmental technical assistance to small businesses subject to Clean Air Act regulations.

This may include providing compliance assistance, assisting with emissions-reduction measures, including pollution-prevention options, and providing permit applicability determinations and assistance to a wide range of small businesses. Technical assistance for small businesses may include identifying sources of emissions, conducting emissions inventories, calculating emissions, applying appropriate emission factors, and documenting the efficiencies of production or control equipment. An understanding of all aspects of federal and state air quality requirements, including permitting, compliance, planning, modeling, and air toxic standards, will be necessary.

Travel may be necessary to develop industry-specific educational and compliance training materials, conduct workshops (as needed), initiate a proactive outreach effort, and respond to a wide range of environmental inquiries. The frequency of travel is based on need but may be up to 10% per month. The individual in this position must have a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

Assist small businesses in identifying and resolving environmental problems.

Develop and present compliance training materials and solutions that are of common interest to the regulators and the regulated community.

Stay engaged with the regulatory agency activities, such as the Division of Air Quality’s Permitting Workgroup, Compliance Workgroup, and others as deemed necessary.

Assist with special projects assigned by DEACS division leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $88,844.00

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

Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) leads NCDEQ’s non-regulatory and technical assistance efforts. Through its non-regulatory technical services, DEACS is dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing North Carolina’s environment and economy. We achieve this through customer-focused assistance, promoting a greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices, increasing recycling, reducing waste disposal, and minimizing the impact of resource consumption. DEACS is the primary state agency responsible for pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction. Our mission is to deliver high-quality customer service and technical assistance, focusing on problem-solving and education. This role is situated within the Environmental Assistance Section of DEACS, which oversees the DEQ Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI), manages the DEQ toll-free hotline, handles DEQ SEPA responses, provides DEQ permitting assistance and guidance, offers small business assistance for DEQ’s Clean Air Act, and provides operations and administrative support in the seven DEQ regional offices. For more information, please visit our website.

Management Preferences

• Professional Engineers License

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid teleworkoptionwith 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.

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 an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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.