Environmental Program Consultant

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant.

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 position will provide project management for all stream, wetland, and riparian buffer projects in the assigned work area within the state of NC, currently eastern NC. Manage assigned projects from the initial identification and technical review of the projects, through property acquisition, design, construction, monitoring, and regulatory project closeout.

Coordinate of all activities with internal project teams, contracted design firms, monitoring firms, full delivery providers and construction contractors associated with their implementation.  Closely monitor and manage each project through each phase, keeping the project within budget and on time, and for the maintenance of a project status database which tracks a project's timeline and budget. Review and approve contractor progress payments and conducts ongoing inspections to ensure that all work is done in compliance with rules, policies, and standard practices.

 Provide leadership and positive support to DMS operations staff during all aspects of project implementation and closeout.  In addition, the position assists the Eastern regional supervisor with the administration and management in the central Raleigh office.  This position is office and field based (25-50% field).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects/contracts for more than $50 million in credit value.

• Manage private sector mitigation contracts and/or design firms and construction contractors throughout the design, construction, and monitoring of DMS projects.

• Provide contract and budget oversight on all assigned projects.

• Manages project tasks including land acquisition, design, construction, monitoring, and regulatory close out for long-term stewardship.

• Evaluate all maintenance issues including the most complex and long-term problems, identifies all monitoring and maintenance problems on mitigation projects, and makes related decisions and/or recommendations as necessary for the projects' long-term health.

The Division of Mitigation Services:

The Division of Mitigation Services provides comprehensive mitigation for the State of North Carolina as required under the Clean Water Act. This NC DEQ program is responsible for providing compensatory mitigation for streams and wetlands that are unavoidably impacted by development and transportation projects.

The program provides planning, implementation and disposition associated with restoration, enhancement, creation, and preservation for the 51 cataloging units (watersheds) in the State. The DMS manages the development of comprehensive mitigation projects worth $75 million annually. The products generated by this program facilitate approximately $1.2 billion in statewide infrastructure improvements annually.   Click here to learn more about the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS).

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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Recruitment Range:  $59,752.00 - $85,057.00

This position is located at:  Green Square Complex - 217 W.

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.   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:

• Documented knowledge of wetland, riparian buffer, and/or stream ecology or project management.

• Documented experience conducting environmental field work.

• Documented experience in ecosystem monitoring or environmental research studies or environmental survey or environmental technical assistance or soil investigations.

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

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 919-707-8339 and/or email chris.s.rumsey@deq.nc.gov.