Hybrid Water Quality & Permitting Specialist

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Specialist II (NS) in the Office of Continuous Improvement to support 401 Water Quality Certifications, buffer rules, and water quality standards. The role coordinates inspections, provides technical guidance, and mentors staff across the program areas.

The position is EHRA-exempt, full-time (40 hours/week) with state benefits and currently offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or closely related field with at least two years of related experience.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide permitting support, regulatory oversight, technical assistance, regulatory guidance and education for 401 Water Quality Certifications and buffer authorizations.
• Act as alternate team lead or lead support for the Asheville Regional Office 401/wetland team; coordinate inspections and mentoring.
• Review and process WQC applications, including stormwater plan review when required by a 401.
• Respond to citizen complaints and inspect sites where water quality standards may have been contravened.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or related field

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality seeks an Environmental Specialist II (NS) in the Office of Continuous Improvement to support 401 Water Quality Certifications, buffer rules, and water quality standards. The role coordinates inspections, provides technical guidance, and mentors staff across the program areas.

The position is EHRA-exempt, full-time (40 hours/week) with state benefits and currently offers a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote days.