Title VI & Environmental Justice Coordinator

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Title VI & Environmental Justice Coordinator.

•  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 position serves as a primary point of contact for the Title VI and Environmental Justice program. The coordinator will develop and review program materials, analyze and map data, and conduct outreach in support of the program goals. The position assists DEQ staff with analytical and advisory work, including data reviews and drafting environmental justice reports required to monitor and facilitate the Agency's compliance with Title VI and the department's Environmental Justice and public engagement processes. Position will interact with stakeholders including state and federal agency staff, regulated community, community organizations and the general public. This position reports to the DEQ Deputy Secretary for Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors and supports agency non-discrimination programs and monitors compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

• Develops Environmental Justice reports analyzing sociodemographic information for site specific and statewide activities.

• Assists with maintaining and updating the DEQ Community Mapping System GIS interface and datasets.

• Recommends and conducts appropriate community outreach.

• Conducts staff training and support related to Environmental Justice.

The Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs:

The Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs is responsible for supporting the department's initiatives and objectives through communications, outreach, and dissemination of information to the public in a professional manner. The office coordinates the department's communications, public information and outreach efforts through interaction with residents and the news media, publication production, special events and public information programs and initiatives, and serves in an advisory position to the Secretary and senior management regarding a broad array of internal and external communications issues.

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: $44,588.00 - $61,308.00

This position is located at: Green Sqaure 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.

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

• Demonstrated experience in drafting reports and/or written analyses of demographic, geospatial, and/or program data.

• Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping programs.

• Demonstrated experience supporting and giving presentations for public or stakeholder outreach.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training 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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