Recycling Business Development Specialist

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Recycling Business Development Specialist.

• This is a REPOST of position 60035094.

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits

These positions currently qualify 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 positions in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service provide technical assistance, conduct research, and pursue other activities to build statewide recycling infrastructure, recycling market and business development, and recycling business recruitment to support the state's circular economy.  Clients may include large-scale manufacturers, recycling and material processors, waste, compost, and recycling haulers, international, regional, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and other waste generators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of the Section's strategic efforts to reduce waste generation and foster economic growth statewide.

• Serve as a technical resource on recycled material supply, operational and equipment issues, product development and purchase, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses.

• Assist existing manufacturing companies to expand the use of secondary (recycled) materials in the production of new products.

• Review grant funding applications and participate in grant award decision-making, establish grant contracts, and oversee the implementation of assigned grant projects.

• Conduct studies and research to guide technical assistance, training, and materials development to help recycling markets expand and improve their recycling operational capacity.

• Conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices and business expansion opportunities.

The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service:

The mission of the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is to protect and improve North Carolina's environment and economy through customer-focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal, and reduced impacts from resource consumption. DEACS is the lead state agency on pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction.  Our mission is to provide quality customer service and technical assistance that is both solution and education oriented.

These positions are located within the Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS) of DEACS that focuses on waste reduction and recycling issues for industries, businesses, local governments, institutions, and state agencies within North Carolina.  RMMS plans and conducts programs to source reduce waste and increase the recovery of discarded materials.

 RMMS is the lead state agency responsible for supporting the improvement of local government recycling program performance and promoting and developing markets for recyclable materials.  In addition, RMMS works to implement policies and state legislation that address the wide range of discarded products and materials and conducts evaluations of the success and benefits of waste reduction efforts in North Carolina.  Click here to learn more about the Recycling and Materials Management Section | DEACS | NCDEQ.

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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#24-07160 DEACS60035094

Recruitment Range: $44,588.00 - $68,530.00

This position is located at: Green Square Complex - 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for these positions.   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 these positions, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience with programs affecting solid waste, recycling, materials management, and/or environmental programs.

• Documented experience in project/program management.

• Demonstrated experience communicating information through reports, presentations, promotional materials, and/or website content.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related business development experience, one of which must have been directly related to economic development activities;

Or master's degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience directly related to economic development or business development activities; 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 Malik Ragler at (919) 707-8328 and/or malik.ragler@deq.nc.gov.

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