Environmental Specialist I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to join the Division of Waste Management. This full-time position involves inspecting underground storage tank facilities for compliance and providing community outreach. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and offers state benefits, with the opportunity for public service loan forgiveness.

Benefits

State benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to apply basic environmental concepts and practices.
• Ability to organize and direct research or field studies.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance and installation inspections of UST facilities.
• Respond to citizen reports of abandoned USTs and suspected releases.
• Provide information about UST rules and requirements.

Skills

Environmental concepts

Research organization

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field

Job description

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Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with State Benefits.

This position is physically home-based and will be located in or within 25 miles of the following counties: Lee, Moore, Hoke, Scotland, Richmond, Anson, Montgomery, and the Southern Portion of Stanley. The inspector will work from home, and a computer, office equipment, business telephone line, transportation, etc., will be provided.

The Environmental Specialist I position is in the Underground Storage Tank section of the Division of Waste Management. The position will inspect UST facilities for compliance with UST operating permit requirements. The inspector will work from home and will be provided with necessary equipment and resources.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct routine compliance and installation inspections of UST facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, and follow up with enforcement actions as needed.
2. Respond to citizen reports of abandoned USTs and suspected releases, ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
3. Provide information about UST rules and requirements to the regulated community and interested parties.
4. Gather and compile reports on inspection results, causes of leaks, and effectiveness of leak prevention/detection methods.
5. Make oral presentations for community outreach and training.

The Division of Waste Management aims to protect public health and the environment through proper waste and underground storage tank management, remediation of contamination, and related activities.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is committed to environmental stewardship, protecting air and water quality, and public health through regulatory programs and community engagement.

Applicants with student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov for more information.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to apply basic environmental concepts, practices, and theories related to project/site design, development, review, permitting, and operations.
• Ability to organize and direct research or field studies.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively in verbal and written formats.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Applicants should attach relevant documentation such as DD-214, transcripts, or foreign degree evaluations as applicable. The salary range is $45,926 - $54,631, with the maximum offer being $54,631.