- Employer: State of North Carolina
- Salary: $50,633.00 – $61,131.00 Annually
- Location: Wake County, NC
- Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
- Job Number: 25-05143 DWR65004902
- Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
- Division: Water Resources
- Opening Date: 04/15/2025
- Closing Date: 4/29/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Job Class Title: Environmental Specialist II
- Position Number: 65004902
- Section: Water Resources / Water Basin Planning
- Salary Grade: NC14
Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II.
It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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.The Environmental Specialist II is responsible for the development of comprehensive basinwide water resources management plans (basin plans) that evaluate water quality and quantity issues for each of the state’s major river basins. These responsibilities are mandated by the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) as well as North Carolina general statute.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather, analyze, interpret, and report on water quality data (e.g., biological, chemical, and physical parameters).
- Work with program consultants and modelers to report on and understand water resource issues identified in a basin.
- Identify major water resource issues in a river basin and work with various agencies and stakeholders on recommendations to address those issues.
- Prepare and present written reports and PowerPoint presentations for various audiences including the Environmental Management Commission (EMC), federal, state, and local resource agencies and governing boards, public events and forums, and community leaders.
- Support the recommendations approved by the EMC for protecting and improving water resources in a basin.
- Provide support to various federal, state, and local resource management agencies on water resource issues including point and nonpoint source pollution, water quality and quantity data analysis and modeling, watershed action plans, grant proposals, water resource management policies, permit renewals, and environmental review documents.
The Division of Water Resources (DWR):
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and ground water for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including issuing permits, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach, and other efforts. The Division comprises five Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
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. 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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
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This position is located at: 512 N Salisbury St, NC 27604
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and/or procedures related to environmental requirements and/or water quality.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, or evaluating data pertaining to water quality and/or environmental conditions.
- Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations to state, federal or local officials, other state agencies, stakeholders, or general public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
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 two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tamara Cherry at 919-707-9202 or tamara.cherry@deq.nc.gov.
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Employer: State of North Carolina
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