Environmental Specialist II

Department of Environmental Quality; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Specialist II to protect health and the environment by ensuring proper solid waste management and compliance with state statutes and rules. The role covers Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Yadkin counties with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities include inspections, technical guidance, and enforcement, plus support for disaster response efforts. Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or natural resource sciences with related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect solid waste facilities and sites for compliance with rules and permit conditions.
• Provide technical assistance to local governments, facilities, industry, and the public on solid waste management and reuse.
• Inspect recycling and resource recovery facilities for the Tax Certification Program.
• Investigate unpermitted illegal disposal sites.
• Initiate enforcement actions for noncompliance.
• Support statewide disaster preparedness and recovery efforts related to solid waste.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or natural resource sciences

Job description

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 Specialist II position is located within the Field Operations Branch of the Solid Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management. The primary purpose of the position is responsible for the protection and safeguarding of human health and the environment from the potential adverse effects of improper solid waste management by ensuring compliance with the N.C. General Statutes pertaining to solid waste management and Solid Waste Management Rules codified at 15ANCAC13B. The assigned area of coverage for this position will be Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Yadkin counties located in the northcentral portion of the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections at solid waste management facilities and sites to ensure compliance with rules and permit conditions.


• Provides technical assistance (written and verbal) to local governments, solid waste management facilities, industry, and the public on the proper management and reuse of various waste types.


• Conducts recycling and resource recovery facility inspections for the Tax Certification Program.


• Investigates unpermitted illegal disposal sites.


• Initiates enforcement actions for noncompliance.


• Supports statewide efforts in preparation for and recovery from natural and man‑made disasters regarding the proper management of solid waste.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $60,841. This position is located at the Winston-Salem Regional Office, 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC. This position will require occasional travel to project locations within the state of North Carolina. 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

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

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.

Additional Information

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 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. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee.

North Carolina State Government Overview

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee. Permanent, temporary, and time‑limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.