Recycling and Materials Management Section Chief

Department of Environmental Quality; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Program Supervisor I to lead the Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS). This role guides a dynamic team to advance recycling infrastructure, reduce waste, and drive material recovery programs across the state.

With a Bachelor’s degree and several years in environmental work, you will oversee grants, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to support NC’s circular economy and sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural, engineering, or natural resource sciences with progressive experience in environmental work.
• Three years of progressive experience in environmental work or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the RMMS Section to meet goals and timelines.
• Oversee legislatively required and strategic activities for recycling infrastructure, waste reduction, and material recovery programs.
• Manage grant-funded activities, budget, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze key program metrics and data to inform strategic planning for the Section, Division, and Department.
• Set programmatic strategies and initiatives, identifying how to apply resources and policies to achieve goals.
• Make presentations to internal and external stakeholders on program strategies, grant opportunities, and performance metrics.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, agricultural, engineering, or natural resource sciences

Job description

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv Job Classification Title Environmental Program Supervisor I (NS) Position Number 60035080 Grade NC19

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.

This position supervises the day-to-day operations of the Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS) to meet the goals and objectives in the Department, Division, and Section. Drawing on knowledge of solid waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy principles, the RMMS Section Chief manages a dynamic team of recycling and materials management specialists that work to grow NC’s material recovery infrastructure and provide recycled-content feedstock for manufacturing throughout the state and beyond. RMMS Section Chief oversees the implementation of legislatively required and strategic activities in support of the growth of recycling infrastructure, waste reduction, and material recovery programs. Key program responsibilities of the Section include the administration of targeted grant programs, analysis of environmental and programmatic data, publication of guidance documents and reports, development of engagement and training events, and one-on-one technical assistance to clients. The Section Chief ensures the successful completion of projects, administration of programs, and delivery of service to clients. In addition, this position analyzes key programmatic metrics and data to inform strategic planning and leverages resources, policies, and other tools to expand statewide material recovery. In collaboration with DEACS management team, RMMS Section Chief builds and maintains cooperative relationships with NC DEQ regulatory divisions in support of recycling and sustainable materials management and the growth of North Carolina’s circular economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Section to meet strategic goals, project deliverables, and expected timelines.
• Oversee the implementation of legislatively required and strategic activities in support of the growth of recycling infrastructure, waste reduction, and material recovery programs, including grant administration, annual data collection, management and analysis, and the delivery of client technical assistance.
• Manage grant-funded activities, budget, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Analyze key programmatic metrics and data to inform strategic planning for the Section, Division, and Department.
• Set programmatic strategies and initiatives, identifying how to apply and leverage resources, policies, and other tools to achieve those goals.
• Make presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders on program strategies, initiatives, grant opportunities, and other performance metrics.
• Build cooperative relationships with external partners and NC DEQ regulatory divisions in support of recycling and sustainable materials management and the growth of North Carolina's circular economy.

Recruiter Range: $67,122.00 - $93,550.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes.

Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The mission of the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is to protect and improve North Carolina’s environment and economy through customer-focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal, and reduced impacts from resource consumption. DEACS is the lead state agency on pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction. Our mission is to provide quality customer service and technical assistance that is both solution and education oriented. Within the Division, the Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS) is a team of technical professionals that focus on waste reduction and recycling for industries, businesses, local governments, institutions, and state agencies in North Carolina. The Section works to implement state policies and legislation to recover a wide range of discarded materials and conducts evaluations of the success and benefits of waste reduction efforts in North Carolina. Through three branches/work teams, RMMS plans and conducts programs to reduce waste and increase the recovery of discarded materials. The Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) promotes and develops markets for recyclable materials through economic and market development services for the recycling industry. RMMS’ Community Recycling Team is responsible for supporting the improvement of local government recycling programs. The Organics Recycling Team provides technical assistance focused on organics recycling and food waste recovery due to the significant need for recovery of that material from the NC disposed waste stream. Together, these RMMS programs help facilitate the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy in North Carolina.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 three years of progressive experience in environmental work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees.

Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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