Program Development Coordinator

nc; United States; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) invites applications for the Program Development Coordinator (NS) within the Division of Water Infrastructure. This role manages the State Water Infrastructure Authority program and coordinates pre-award funding, staff reports, and meeting materials for SWIA.

Hybrid telework is available; occasional in-person meetings and outreach events across North Carolina may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Manages the State Water Infrastructure Authority program and associated activities.
• Serves as a point of contact for organizing and conducting technically complex presentations for application trainings across the state and additional outreach efforts
• Assists Division with post-award funding process
• Assist Division with funding application intake and reviewOther duties as assigned
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Water Infrastructure

Job Classification Title

Program Development Coordinator (NS)

Position Number

60035117

Grade

NC19

About Us

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.

Description of Work

This position is part of a unit within the Division that manages the support to the State Water Infrastructure Authority and pre-award funding processes for all the funding programs administered by the Division. This position manages the State Water Infrastructure Authority program and associated activities: organizes SWIA meeting preparation by working with Division leadership and staff to prepare agendas, drafts staff reports, coordinates content for presentations, and drafts meeting minutes and funding reports after SWIA meetings. This position serves as a point of contact for organizing and conducting technically complex presentations on a range of funding programs and application trainings in various parts of the state and virtually. The position may also meet with potential applicants and other stakeholders in person and at outreach events across the state to answer technical questions about the Division's funding programs, providing information on qualifying projects and assessments related to the LGU.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the State Water Infrastructure Authority program and associated activities.
• Serves as a point of contact for organizing and conducting technically complex presentations for application trainings across the state and additional outreach efforts
• Assists Division with post-award funding process
• Assist Division with funding application intake and reviewOther duties as assigned
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $97,502

Important

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date Above.

The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI)

The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) administers water, wastewater, and stormwater funding programs in the Department of Environmental Quality according to Federal and State laws, including the Water Infrastructure Fund as described in NCGS 159G and the Community Development Block Grants for water and wastewater infrastructure. Water Infrastructure Fund programs include the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the state Viable Utility Reserve, the state Wastewater Reserve, and the state Drinking Water Reserve. DWI supports the State Water Infrastructure Authority which awards federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. DWI assists eligible applicants in meeting drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater needs to protect public health and the state's water resources.

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Hybrid Telework

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a wor