Local recruitment: Environmental Program Consultant - Data Analysis

• Salary: $61,545.00 – $88,855.00 Annually
• Location: Wake County, NC
• Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
• Job Number: 25-04951 DWR65039607
• Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
• Division: Water Resources
• Opening Date: 05/02/2025
• Closing Date: 5/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
• Job Class Title: Environmental Program Consultant
• Position Number: 60034474
• Section: Public Water Supply
• Salary Grade: NC18

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for two Environmental Program Consultants – Data Analysis.

* Position 60034474 is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.*

* Position 65039607 is a time-limited position. 

It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time.  

Although the length of time the position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to three (3) years (36 months). 

If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. *

These positions currently qualify 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.

Both positions are in the Division of Water Resources Public Water Supply (PWS) Section and help ensure that all PWS systems statewide are in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and other related rules and regulations. 

Position 60034474 in the Certification – Protection – Administrative Branch assists with the Drinking Water Protection Program, including leading implementation of the Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Model. The position also assists with other projects and GIS-related work for the PWS Section, as assigned.

Position 65039607 in the Compliance Services Branch has a focus on geospatial data related to PFAS, emerging compounds, and other unregulated and regulated contaminants. The position also assists with other projects and GIS-related work for the PWS Section, as assigned.

Positions require the ability to comprehend and properly interpret regulatory documents, perform detailed review and analysis of data sets, evaluate data and identify relationships and trends conducive to system evaluation and improvement, and effectively communicate regulatory and technical information to a range of audiences (little to no subject matter knowledge to subject matter experts). Site visits require the ability to navigate through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions, including exposure to heat/cold/inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects. May drive state vehicles; valid Driver’s License required. Occasional overnight travel required. EPCs in these positions generally spend less than 5% of their time in the field. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Geospatial Data Management  

• Create and manage geospatial data 
• Ensure easy data access by internal and external users
• Organize, create, update, and maintain datasets including metadata
• Assist in managing DWR’s geodatabase infrastructure
• Develop ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) tools to create data flows between PWS Section spatial and non-spatial databases, including automated backup processes for these data and analysis tools

Spatial Data Application Development 

• Develop and expand existing map applications to assist in determining where technical or financial assistance may be needed to assist with protecting public health
• Develop and maintain geoprocessing models, scripts, and procedures to assist permitting process improvement
• Provide online dashboards for easily accessing the Section’s spatial data 
• Perform data quality analysis (QA) of large historic drinking water databases as needed
• Develop field data collection applications and coordinate implementation across the Section

Technical Consultation and Support 

• Utilize ESRI/ArcGIS tools to create/recreate model components; play a major role as part of a team to redevelop models 
• Identify and implement workflow efficiencies in the data gathering and model input process 

Project Management 

• Provide management and/or consultation on projects related to area of focus in support of Section goals
• Anticipate project problems and lead collaboration to avoid and manage problems; negotiate new or revised project timelines and/or outcomes

Training 

• Provide training on current and new platform tools for internal and external use

The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, 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 six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.  

DWR’s Public Water Supply (PWS) Section promotes public health by ensuring that safe, potable water is available in adequate quantities to the residents and visitors of North Carolina served by PWS systems by assuring that such systems are properly located, constructed, operated, and maintained. PWS systems provide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year. The section has branches and programs for: implementation of the mandates of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; review and approval of plans and specifications for new and expanding or improving PWS systems; inspections, investigations, and technical assistance; emergency responses and complaint investigations; source water assessment, protection, and wellhead protection; capacity development; and administration of an operating fee permit program.  

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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.

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 is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Archdale Building)

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 résumés 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.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:   

• Demonstrated experience with the use of ESRI/ArcGIS software and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, Arcade, and/or HTML
• Demonstrated knowledge of data gathering techniques or statistical principles
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and/or analyzing data sets

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. 

Master’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 (3) 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: Deborah Williams at deborah.williams@deq.nc.gov or 919-707-9195.

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Employer: State of North Carolina

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