Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid)
This position is located at the Raleigh Regional Office, 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NCÂ
It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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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.
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This position is an entry level environmental specialist with the Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources, Raleigh Regional Office. This position performs compliance activities related to stormwater facilities, dams, development sites or erosion & sedimentation, and/or mining operations. Â This includes inspection, preliminary application review and/or enforcement activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, approvals and permits. Â Other purposes of this position include but are not limited to initiating documentation for enforcement actions, writing reports/memos to clients/consultants, and researching property status. Â The person in this position will also provide technical assistance to regulated parties and the general public and keep the program databases and project management tools up to date. Â
This position requires the ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery and insects. Â Position does require travel to and from various project sites and dams. Â Job duties will include emergency response at the Emergency Operations Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs preliminary reviews of applications submitted for the four regulated programs within the Division.
- Performs inspections of sites/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR's four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety, and Mining.Â
- Advises and provides technical assistance, guidance, and written technical/compliance including enforcement documentation to staff and clients.Â
- Meets with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance. Â
- A valid NC Â Driver's License is required. Or, you must be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire and maintain for employment.
 The Division Of Energy, Mineral, And Land Resources
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections: Â Land Quality and Geological Survey. Â For more information: Â https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources
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The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs: Dam Safety Program as authorized by the Dam Safety of 1967, Mining Program as authorized by the Mining Act of 1971, Sediment Program as authorized by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Stormwater Program as authorized by state statutes and the federal Clean Water Act. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General's Office.
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DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the North Carolina Mining Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters.
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The N.C. Geological Survey (NCGS) Section's mission is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science scientific information to address societal needs. Â This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The NCGS "...examines, surveys, and maps the geology, mineral resources, and topography of the state" and encourages the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government agencies for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina. The results of the NCGS research are documented in Bulletins, Open File Reports, Information Circulars, Special Publications, and Geologic Map Series. The NCGS along with DEMLR provide staff to the Oil and Gas Commission.
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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.Â
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
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 in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduating Senior students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered. Â Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree. Â
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. Â
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DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Â Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
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- 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:Â https://www.naces.org/members Â
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