Environmental Specialist II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Environmental Specialist II State of North Carolina – Dept of Environmental Quality Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $50,633 – $60,892 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Management Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Hazardous waste management Agricultural Engineering 2 years Communication skills Solid waste management Full Job Description Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II . • 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 II position is located within the Septic Unit of the Environmental Compliance Branch of the Solid Waste Section in the Division of Waste Management. The position is based in Raleigh and is responsible for permitting of septage management firms and for compliance with the septage management laws and rules. The Environmental Compliance Branch has the responsibility to assure that solid wastes are managed in a responsible, consistent manner to protect public health and the environment across the State. The Septage Unit is responsible for the septage management program with major areas of focus that include permitting and inspections of septage management firms and facilities, septage management compliance and training, development and maintenance of applicable laws and rules for septage management, and providing technical assistance to septage land application sites, septage detention and treatment facilities, and septage management firms, as well as associated compost facilities. The Branch is also responsible for determinations of wastes and by-products that can be land applied for beneficial uses and of the best management practices to be followed for each by-product to assure protection of public health and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide permitting (new and renewal) for septage management firms in the State of North Carolina. Manage and maintain septage permitting data. Conduct targeted inspections, perform comprehensive site audits, conduct complaint investigations, and assess illegal sites within a designated multi-county area of central North Carolina. Assist with septage firm operator training Provide technical assistance and support to operators of septage management firms and facilities, local governments, and the public on proper management of septage. Initiate enforcement actions and support continuing legal action when violations are determined to contravene the North Carolina General Statutes and/or solid waste management rules and regulations.

The Division of Waste Management:

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.

Recruitment Range:

$50,633 – $60,892 This position is located at 217 W. Jones Street, Raliegh, NC 27603. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following: Demonstrated experience in analyzing or evaluating data. Demonstrated experience communicating information through written, verbal communication or formal training sessions.

Management Preferences:

Experience in reviewing permit applications and/or preparing regulatory permits Experience in conducting regulatory site compliance inspections. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of solid and hazardous waste management laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Experience in maintaining a chain of evidence sufficient to prove violations of laws and rules through the legal process. Demonstrated knowledge of different types of septage and septage management practices. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education 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.