Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)

• This is a REPOST of position 60034773.

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant.

This is a full- time position. 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.

This Environmental Program Consultant (EPC) position is in the Corrective Action Branch of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section. The EPC position is responsible for the development of guidance documents that outline the assessment and remediation activities at sites contaminated with petroleum, hazardous substances, and other regulated substance releases from USTs and for petroleum releases from non-UST sources such as Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and spills. The EPC designs outreach materials and conducts training information and instruction regarding assessment and corrective action guidance and policy. The EPC provides a high level of technical assistance and advice to responsible parties, environmental consultants, licensed geologist/hydrogeologists, licensed engineers, and other interested parties. This position is also responsible for other UST Program related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates concise, organized program guidance documentation for UST staff and the regulated community.

• Serves as key resource for the Section and Corrective Action Branch on various committees, assists with database management and geographic information systems (GIS), trains staff on database and GIS management.

• Designs outreach materials (policy statements and letters, etc.) and conducts training to provide information and instruction regarding assessment and corrective action guidance and policy, State and Federal UST and non-UST regulations to UST Section staff, the regulated community and the public.

• Provide technical expertise in analytical and sampling methods and procedures for assessment and remediation caused by petroleum releases from USTs and ASTs. Review laboratory analytical data requested by staff.

The Division of Waste Management:

The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management is to protect the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields programs.  Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ. 

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.

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24-04077 DWM60034773

Recruitment Range: $59,752 - $71,547

This position is located at:  Green Square Complex, 217 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603 The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  Resumes will not be reviewed 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.  

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

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data.

• Demonstrated experience communicating information through written and/or verbal communication.

Management Preferences:

• NC Licensed Geologist preferred.

• Experience working with the Underground Storage Tank Program.

• Experience in the assessment and remediation of contamination sites.

• Experience in risk-based remediation.

• Knowledge of laws and/or regulations as it pertains to environmental programs.

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 years of experience related to the area of assignment; 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.

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