Environmental Program Consultant

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh seeks an Environmental Program Consultant (NS) to oversee permitted hazardous waste facilities and ensure permit compliance. The role reviews remedial plans, interacts with EPA Region 4 and facilities, and issues formal correspondence and permits.

A master's degree with relevant experience is required, with hybrid/remote working options available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental or natural resource sciences or closely related field with three years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Experience reviewing permit applications and corrective action documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews and evaluations of RCRA corrective action documents and oversee groundwater compliance.
• Review closure and post-closure plans and evaluate hazardous waste management permits.
• Interact with EPA Region 4, department personnel, and stakeholders.
• Provide information to the public and facilities and track project progress.

Skills

RCRA knowledge

Groundwater oversight

Regulatory reviews

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Waste Management Job Classification Title Environmental Program Consultant (NS) Position Number 60034559 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

The primary purpose of this Environmental Program Consultant position is to provide project oversight of permitted hazardous waste management facilities. The position will be responsible for ensuring facility owners and operators maintain compliance with permits and perform corrective measures where hazardous waste releases have contaminated environmental media. This position will review permit applications, remedial investigation work plans and reports, and corrective action documents, interact with fellow staff, facility personnel, and their representatives, various stakeholders, and the general public, issue written correspondence, permits, and other legal mechanisms required for the facilities, conduct field reconnaissance as needed, and keep track of project details and activities. This position is assigned to the Facility Management Branch within the Hazardous Waste Section.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical reviews and evaluations of RCRA corrective action documents and oversee groundwater compliance for hazardous waste management facilities.
• Review and modify closure and post-closure plans and conduct technical reviews and evaluations of hazardous waste management permit applications.
• Interact with EPA Region 4 and department personnel.
• Provide information to the public and facilities.
• Keep track of facility compliance activities and progress on projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $71,656

This position is located at 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC.

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

The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section.

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.

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.

Master'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 three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he 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.