Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid) Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid) State of North Carolina – Dept of Environmental Quality Forsyth 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 an Environmental Specialist I. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 6/26/2025. • 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 will perform compliance inspections and issue permits as delegated to the regional office for facilities requiring NPDES permits, non-discharge permits, animal operations, groundwater well permitting (i.e., monitoring well, injection, supply, etc.), and other DWR jurisdictional regulatory programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct compliance inspections and sampling at facilities holding an NPDES permit and sewer collection system permit. Review permit applications and assist with issuing permits or certifications under the regional office jurisdiction. Enforcement and regulatory implementation of State regulations, NPDES and Non-Discharge programs, Riparian Buffer Regulations, surface water standards, and 401 Certifications. Investigate citizen complaints, respond to emergency incidents such as fish kills, chemical spills, or oil spills, and develop enforcement documents and actions, as necessary. Valid Driver License.

The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises of five

Sections:

Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources . The Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) , with seven regional offices, focuses on service to the regional surface water and groundwater concerns of citizens, local governments, and business communities. Regional office personnel are often the public’s first contact with the agency for environmental permit acquisition and compliance, and for environmental emergencies.

Regional office staff:

issue permits for sewer extensions, wetland and stream impacts, and well construction; conduct permitted facility inspections and incident investigations; and monitor & collect surface water samples (ambient monitoring). The Winston-Salem Regional Office of the Division of Water Resources serves 15 counties in north-western North Carolina. Please explore Winston-Salem Regional Office for more details about our programs.

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:

450 Hanes Mill Road Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 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. 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. 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 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 Bachelor students with an anticipated graduation date will be considered. Job offers will be contingent upon completion of their degree. 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.