NPDES Environmental Program Lead – Hybrid/Remote

State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Environmental Program Supervisor II to oversee NPDES industrial permitting, staff management, and program coordination within the Division of Water Resources. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, complex permitting scenarios, and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences (or related field) and at least five years of progressive environmental experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field and five years of progressive environmental work experience.
• Equivalency may be allowed per Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage staffing and workload; develop and manage policy, procedures, and guidance; coordinate program implementation for the NPDES Industrial unit with other DEQ divisions and regional offices.
• Convey issues, needs, and reports to management to ensure effective program implementation.
• Review draft NPDES Industrial Permits and participate in engineering review of proposed wastewater alternatives.
• Address industrial facilities related to the Water Safety Act (WSA) focusing on PFAS activities and coordination with stakeholders.
• Develop and negotiate positions in highly complex NPDES permitting scenarios.
• Attend public hearings on permit issues and respond to questions from the public and regulated community.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or closely related field

Job description

The State of North Carolina - Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Environmental Program Supervisor II to oversee NPDES industrial permitting, staff management, and program coordination within the Division of Water Resources. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, complex permitting scenarios, and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences (or related field) and at least five years of progressive environmental experience, with