Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality
Division: Water Resources
Job Classification Title: Environmental Specialist I (NS)
Position Number: 65034431
Grade: NC12
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 WorkThis position is responsible for the coordination of the Ambient Monitoring System (AMS) Program and the Random Ambient Monitoring System (RAMS) Program for the Winston-Salem region.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate the Ambient Stream Monitoring Program and the RAMS Program.
Coordinate the WSRO ambient stream monitoring program.
Collect all monthly ambient stream samples and field parameters at all stations in the Winston-Salem Region.
Maintain all sample records, calibration sheets, and other documentation applicable to the ambient stream monitoring program.
Collect all monthly RAMS samples and field parameters at all stations in the Winston-Salem Region.
Maintain water quality meters in good working order, ensure that sampling supply inventories are up to date, order sample bottles and preservatives.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $45,926.00 – $51,257.00
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
Supplemental Information:
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 visitingDivision of Water Resources.
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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 one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; 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: Tamara Cherry
Recruiter Email: hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov
