Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality
Division: Water Resources
Job Classification Title: Engineer III (NS)
Position Number: 60035566
Grade: NC20
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 WorkDWR is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for the ENGINEER III position in the 401 and Buffer Transportation Permitting Branch, based in DEQ’s Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Engineer III acts as the Stormwater Review Coordinator and is responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on stormwater regulations as they pertain to transportation projects, as well as coordinating with DWR staff to ensure compliance with NCDOT’s Highway Stormwater permit requirements. This position assists with 401 Water Quality Certification application review during times of high workload for the team.
The Engineer III is expected to be able to work independently, while maintaining strong relationships with team members in the Raleigh Central Office and Regional Offices across the state, as well as with their NCDOT counterparts. Must be able to conduct field investigations that may require exposure to inclement weather, insects, hot and cold temperatures, and traversing rough/uneven terrain. Overnight travel may be required a few times per year. Valid NC Driver’s License required; you must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain for employment. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
— Conduct engineering reviews and analyze stormwater runoff and impacts on surface waters of North Carolina, as they relate to transportation projects
— Assist the Branch Supervisor as lead engineer in the development, coordination and oversight of activities under NC DOT’s NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Stormwater Management Program
— Clearly communicate complex engineering concepts and act as mentor/resource to the rest of the regulatory team and to outside agencies; collaborate with team members on projects across all NCDOT Divisions across the state, as well as with non-transportation 401 Water Quality staff to ensure consistency within the Division
— Serve as a technical resource on state and federal stormwater regulations, NCDOT transportation planning, and environmental planning processes, and provide guidance on best practices for non-NCDOT projects including greenways, railroads, and airports
— Conduct detailed engineering evaluation and modeling analysis to ensure that projects meet all applicable regulations, statutes, codes, standards, and requirements
— Review and develop modeling alternatives for stormwater design and evaluation throughout the stormwater programs
— Facilitate compliance with stormwater control policies for NCDOT Merger projects, and for the development of transportation projects and initiatives conducted by NCDOT by providing early review and technical input
— Promote coordination and compliance with stormwater regulations for NCDOT Merger projects
— Assist with 401 Water Quality Certification application review as needed
— Assist NCDOT in the delivery of internal and external Education Plans, with focus be on supporting and revising the Post Construction Stormwater Program and Best Management Practices (BMP) Toolbox training initiatives
— Assist with development and implementation of training programs for NCDOT staff, including providing technical assistance to NCDOT during project development and construction, while serving as a representative on various task forces set up by NCDOT and DEQ to resolve complex issues and conflicts of special interest to NCDOT
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $67,852 – $94,663
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
Supplemental Information
The Division of Water Resources:
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) 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. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Resources.
The Water Quality Permitting Section Transportation Permitting Branch works with the general public, towns, cities, and the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to assist with the planning, permitting and design of transportation projects. Their goal is to provide needed infrastructure for citizens while ensuring the continued protection of North Carolina’s water quality. The Branch’s responsibilities include the review of 401 certification applications for transportation projects and wetland and stream mitigation plans, as well as conducting relevant site visits. Branch staff represent the Division of Water Resources on the 404/NEPA Merger Team. The Branch also includes staff that are associated with the Headwater Stream Spatial Dataset project.
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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
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, 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.
Recruiter: Deborah Williams
Recruiter Email: hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov
