Environmental Specialist II (Flexible/Hybrid)

Energy Vault; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks an Environmental Specialist II to manage compliance and regulatory programs within North Carolina's water resources. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site and remote tasks. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences and have experience inspecting and evaluating water treatment systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience in monitoring water quality.
• Ability to communicate technical information.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance inspections of wastewater systems.
• Conduct investigations of water quality complaints.
• Develop enforcement documents as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of regulations

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field

Job description

Description of Work

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II

It is full-time (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

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.

The primary purpose of this Environmental Specialist II position is to assist with the region's NPDES program and other compliance and regulatory programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site compliance inspections of wastewater treatment systems.
• Determine compliance of monthly monitoring reports from permitted facilities and document compliance status.
• Conduct complaint investigations involving reports of water quality violations.
• Respond to emergency water quality events such as spills, fish kills, and algal blooms.
• Develop Notices, enforcement documents, and actions as warranted.

The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visitingDivision of Water Resources.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at theDepartment of Environmental Qualityfor more information.

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This position is located at:450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and/or procedures related to environmental programs and/or water quality.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and/or evaluating data pertaining to environmental conditions and/or water quality.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations in oral and/or written form.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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