Environmental Specialist II

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Waste Management Job Classification Title Environmental Specialist II (NS) Position Number 65029689 Grade NC14 About Us 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. Description of Work This is a REPOST of position 65029689. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. The Environmental Specialist II (ES II) position is located in the Division of Waste Management, Brownfields Redevelopment Section (BRS). The ES II will primarily be a compliance inspector for the BRS, with at least 60% of work being field based. Field inspections will include driving to and from sites across the state; review of site conditions, land uses on and in the vicinity of the site; identification of potential issues with vapor mitigation systems during installation and post-construction; oversight of soil excavation, disposition, and management; observations of chemical storage practices; and other aspects of site conditions that bear on compliance with a brownfields agreement and land use restrictions. In addition to field inspections, the individual will conduct desktop reviews to determine compliance with existing land use restrictions and other provisions of brownfield's agreements. The ES II will complete and submit inspection reports detailing the results of inspections and provide assistance to Brownfields stakeholders. The area served will include Brownfields properties throughout the state. Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to travel state-wide to conduct Brownfields property inspections.
• Evaluate vapor intrusion mitigation measures as compared to the engineer designs both during and post installation.
• Review project files as needed to determine whether a property is in compliance with its Land Use Restrictions or other provisions of brownfield's agreements.
• Provide compliance assistance to property owners and prospective developers. There will be considerable contact with the public and therefore, must present and communicate technical information to various stakeholders. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $68,054 Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste 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 Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more. This position is home-based and requires the employee to reside within the Charlotte region area (Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Rowan, Catawba, Stanley, Union, York & Lancaster Counties). Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor'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 two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Valerie Moses Recruiter Email: [email protected] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.

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