Regional Stormwater Program Manager Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Regional Stormwater Program Manager

Salary
$67,996.00 – $105,000.00 Annually
Location New Hanover County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-07474 EML60096197
Department
Dept of Environmental Quality
Division
Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Regional Stormwater Program Manager
Position Number
60096197
Section
Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Salary Grade
NC21
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineering Supervisor I (Flexible/Hybrid)
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.
The Regional Stormwater Program Manager is primarily responsible for the technical and supervisory administrative and program management work as it relates to the Post Construction Stormwater Program in the Wilmington Regional Office. This position is tasked with the technical evaluation, permitting, and compliance evaluation of stormwater management systems in accordance with the state laws and regulations. In addition, the position provides technical assistance to staff, other state agencies, the development community, permit holders, engineers, local governments, and citizens in the implementation of the required stormwater rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position reports to the Regional Supervisor and serves as a backup for the Regional Supervisor when he/she is out of the office.
Work duties for this position focus on the post construction stormwater program within the Wilmington Regional Office including staffing, directing, and ensuring the functions of the program are being followed. The regional office staff supervised are primarily engineering professionals (Engineer I, II, and III), however in the absence of the Regional Supervisor, the position may also supervise Environmental Specialist and Administrative Specialists within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily management and direction of the post construction stormwater program and workload assigned to the engineering staff and permitting assistant staff. Technical review of stormwater-related matters including reviewing work of staff to assure rules, regulations, policies, goals and compliance objectives are met consistently.
Addressing complaints and reviewing compliance and enforcement actions.
Administrative duties and personnel management.
Providing technical assistance to other state agencies, the development community, permit holders, engineers, local governments, and citizens.
Assist the Director and higher-level management in establishing program goals and objectives and/or requirements.

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources:

The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two

Sections:

Land Quality and Geological Survey.

For more information:

deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources
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.
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.
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. 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.

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.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.

Location:

Wilmington Regional Office, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Working knowledge of policies concerning the administration of the stormwater or similar environmental or natural resource management program. Demonstrated experience supervising, leading a team, assigning work, and/or providing mentorship/training or oversight to professional employees Demonstrated experience communicating/presenting technical information and/or recommendations
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings state that you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, you must 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 an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Supplemental and Contact Information
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: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 Ben Brooks at 919-707-9232 and/or ben.brooksdeq.nc.gov
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