Environmental Program Consultant

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking an Environmental Program Consultant to develop, maintain, and analyze geospatial data supporting environmental projects. The role requires GIS mapping, data management in EQuIS, and automation using Python to deliver accurate reports and dashboards.

The position is based in NC and offers a hybrid telework option, with a focus on data analysis, environmental reporting, and collaboration with the Waste Management Division.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental or related sciences and 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience combination may apply per agency guidelines.
• Experience with GIS, data management, and scripting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze geospatial data for projects.
• Create ArcGIS maps and dashboards for regulatory reporting.
• Develop Python workflows to automate data processing.

Skills

GIS mapping

Data analysis

Automation

Python scripting

Education

Master's degree in environmental sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

EQuIS

Excel

Access

Python

Job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Waste Management

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Consultant (NS)

Position Number

65044650

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 Environmental Program Consultant is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial and environmental data to support organizational projects and decision-making. This role combines expertise in GIS mapping, environmental databases, data analysis, and automation to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Experience creating ArcGIS maps, managing environmental data in EQuIS, developing Python-based workflows, and utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel and Access capabilities to support reporting, analysis, and database management is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Develop, edit, and maintain high-quality maps and geospatial datasets using ArcGIS.
• Perform spatial analysis to support environmental investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory reporting.
• Create map layouts, dashboards, and visualizations for technical reports and client presentations.

Environmental Data Management

• Manage environmental data using EQuIS, including importing, validating, querying, and exporting data.

Data Analysis and Automation

• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate data processing, GIS workflows, report generation, and quality assurance tasks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $83,712

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. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ.

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

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.