NPDES Industrial Permitting Lead (Hybrid)

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

State of North Carolina, Dept of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources is seeking an Environmental Program Supervisor II (NS) to lead the NPDES Industrial unit. The role ensures compliance with EPA and state requirements, guides staff, and coordinates cross-unit efforts within DEQ.

You will manage complex permitting activities, interact with regulators and the public, and contribute to policy development while operating in a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural, engineering, or natural resource sciences or closely related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in environmental work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and staff workload; develop and manage policy, procedures, and guidance; coordinate program implementation for the NPDES Industrial unit within DEQ.
• Communicate issues and reports to management to ensure effective program implementation.
• Review draft NPDES Industrial Permits and participate in engineering review of proposed wastewater alternatives.
• Address PFAS-related activities and coordinate with stakeholders and the NC Collaboratory.
• Develop and negotiate positions in 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.

Skills

Staff management

Policy development

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/agriculture/engineering or natural resources

Job description

State of North Carolina, Dept of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources is seeking an Environmental Program Supervisor II (NS) to lead the NPDES Industrial unit. The role ensures compliance with EPA and state requirements, guides staff, and coordinates cross-unit efforts within DEQ.

You will manage complex permitting activities, interact with regulators and the public, and contribute to policy development while operating in a hybrid work arrangement.