Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid) Position Available In Beaufort, North Carolina

Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid) 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Beaufort County, NC • Hybrid work JOB Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I.•This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position is expected to be available on July 26, 2025. •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 Environmental Specialist I position provides primary compliance oversight of Non-Discharge and NPDES wastewater operations located within the region. Primary job duties include performing on-site compliance inspections for NPDES and Non-discharge wastewater facilities as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct inspections at wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to determine compliance with permit conditions and operational requirements.

Evaluate wastewater facility monitoring data to ensure compliance with treatment levels and environmental standards.

Prepare a variety of enforcement documents in response to identified compliance issues at regulated facilities.

Collect, analyze and manipulate information/data. Respond to citizen complaints and inspect sites where water quality standards and other environmental violations may have occurred. The ability to carry field equipment (up to 50 lbs.), work out of doors during inclement weather conditions, walk in heavily vegetated areas, walk in streams, steep terrain and to be able to swim since some boat work may be involved. Valid Driver License.

The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources’ mission is to protect the state’s water supplies and foster stewardship of this natural resource for use by current and future generations of citizens. The Division comprises five

Sections:

Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Animal and Coal Ash Operations; and Water Planning. This goal is achieved through providing technical assistance, consultative services, permitting of regulated entities, certification of water treatment plant operators and wastewater operators, inspection and compliance activities, laboratory analysis and testing, and educational outreach and training. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Resources.

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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This position is located at: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 EXAMPLE

OF DUTIES

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. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Ability to apply the basic environmental concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.

Ability to analyze, manipulate and evaluate information/data, including the use of software. Ability to formulate or assist in the development of management alternatives and recommendations.

Ability to organize and direct moderately complex research or field studies.

Ability to prepare written/verbal reports; and ability to work with considerable independence.

SUPPLEMENTAL 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. 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 Tamara Cherry at (919) 707-9202 and/or tamara.cherry@deq.nc.gov. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.