Environmental Specialist II -Temporary Solutions Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Environmental Specialist II -Temporary Solutions State of North Carolina Wake County, NC Description of Work This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

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Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor’s Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary’s skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency’s culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in Raleigh – Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay:

$27.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Environmental Quality. This position is located at 217 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603. This is a temporary position within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and will be jointly managed by the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) and the Division of Water Resources (DWR). Together, APNEP and DWR facilitate a multi-partner Steering Committee for the North Carolina Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan (NCANSMP), which is a strategic plan for coordinated management, research, and outreach on aquatic nuisance species in the state. The NCANSMP Steering Committee is currently focused on updating the plan to sufficiently meet guidelines required for approval by the federal ANS Task Force. We seek a highly motivated and self-driven individual to assist with this plan revision and approval process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities /

Competencies NOTE:

Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered.

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“See Resume” is not acceptable to show work history. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmental and/or natural resource management principles. Ability to write documents that present scientific and technical information in a format that can be comprehended by the general public. Strong communication skills – ability to work with subject experts from academia and government agencies, editors, and layout designers. Strong organization skills – ability to identify the sequential steps of a process, articulate those steps into a schedule, and establish attainable milestones/deadlines. Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate/motivate others, as needed. 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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627 . Temporary Solutions Office of State Human Resources 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609

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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.