Environmental Specialist II (Flexible/Hybrid)

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and managing the regional Pretreatment program. You will conduct inspections, analyze data related to water quality, and respond to environmental emergencies. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for both office and remote workdays. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying the benefits of state employment.

Benefits

State Benefits

Hybrid work option

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental laws and procedures is essential.
• Experience in analyzing water quality data is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance inspections of wastewater treatment systems.
• Investigate reports of water quality violations and respond to emergencies.
• Develop enforcement documents as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Data analysis and interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences

Experience in environmental programs

Job description

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II.

*This is a REPOST of position 60035463.

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

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 the Environmental Specialist II is to assist with the region's NPDES program. This position will be the main point of contact for the regional Pretreatment program and ensure regional goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site compliance inspections of wastewater treatment systems and Pretreatment programs.
• Review Pretreatment Annual Reports from municipal 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

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 requirements or programs.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, or evaluating data pertaining to water quality and/or environmental conditions.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations in oral and/or written form.

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.

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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