Arpa Finance Analyst

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Finance Analyst.

• This is a REPOST of positions 65034796 and 65034797.

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *

 *This 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 this position will be active cannot be determined,

it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).

If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position,

 you may inquire at the interview.

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.

These positions review the disbursement request activities of local governments funded by the Department Environmental Quality's Division of Water Infrastructure. This position will assist with the coordination, review, evaluation and auditing of contracts, invoices and reports filed by local governments who are receiving funds from the Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Infrastructure.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating review and approval of disbursement requests from local governments

• Provide technical assistance and consulting to local governments receiving Department funds to promote continued financial and grant compliance.

• Keeping records and examining records related to various funding resources used

• Identify and manage appropriate data collection processes

Office of Continuous Improvement:

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Office of Continuous Improvement is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs, grant administration and sub recipient monitoring designated in the state statute/budget that are primarily focused on executing the programs associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, resiliency programming, and other large scale funding programs.

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. 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. 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.

Recruitment Range:  $40,442 - $64,886

This position is located at:

Green Square: 207 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC

Asheville Regional Office: 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 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.)

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of the general principles of financial management and/or generally accepted accounting principles and/or business administration practices.

• Demonstrated experience of current state or local government financial procedures.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing documentation to support financial conclusions.

Management Preferences:

• Familiarity or knowledge of NCDOT's Grants Management System

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 accounting, finance, or business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 Chris Rumsey at 919-707-8339and/or emailchris.s.rumsey@deq.nc.gov.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.