Recycling Business Development Team Lead Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Recycling Business Development Team Lead State of North Carolina – Dept of Environmental Quality Wake County, NC • Hybrid work Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Recycling Business Development Team Lead. This is a REPOST of position 65038142. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. • 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 in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service serves. as team lead on recycling infrastructure development and technical assistance to recycling businesses and manufacturers statewide, tracking Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) team activities, establishing systems to monitor growth of NC circular economy and recycling business development. This team lead position, along with other RBAC staff members, provides technical assistance, conducts research, and pursues 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 advanced technical assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of strategic efforts to reduce waste and foster economic growth statewide. Mentor staff in delivery of this technical assistance in support of DEQ’s strategic goals to advance North Carolina’s circular economy. Oversee the Recycling Business Development Grant program, including the development and execution of the annual request for proposals, the review of grant funding applications, the participation in grant award decision-making, establishment grant contracts, and staff oversight of the implementation of assigned grant projects. Serve as the lead technical resource on recycled material supply, facility operational and equipment options, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses. Conduct studies, analyze grant program reports, and utilize data to inform the strategic planning efforts, grow the NC circular economy and improve technical assistance to clients. Working with Division leadership and team, conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training/networking events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices, the recycling materials supply chain, and business expansion opportunities. Establish and maintain partnerships with key organizations that support the expansion of North Carolina’s recycling businesses and the circular economy. Support the supervision of three team members.

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.

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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position is located at:

Green Square Complex – 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated experience with solid waste reduction, recycling, and/or economic principles, methods, technologies and/or techniques. Demonstrated experience in summarizing information through reports, presentations, promotional materials, and/or website content.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated experience in leading a team. Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and/or local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and/or programs affecting solid waste, recycling, and/or materials management. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 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: https://www.naces.org/members For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627 .

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.