Environmental Program Consultant – Emerging Compounds Coordinator Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Environmental Program Consultant – Emerging Compounds Coordinator

Salary
$61,545.00 – $93,297.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-07539 DWR65038281
Department
Dept of Environmental Quality
Division
Water Resources
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Environmental Program Consultant
Position Number
65038281
Section
Data Mgmt. & Analysis
Salary Grade
NC18
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant – Emerging Compounds Coordinator.
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 Emerging Compounds Coordinator will serve as the division’s point of contact for engaging with other Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) divisions to coordinate actions needed to implement DEQ’s Emerging Compounds Framework for assessing and reducing emerging compounds in the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform advanced scientific and/or project management for emerging compound management programs and/or serve as a technical expert for the emerging compound program Communicate with programs and staff that are engaged in sampling and analysis, data management, permitting, and other activities to address emerging compounds and keep DWR leadership informed of key activities and milestones.
Gather data from DWR emerging compound programs and present to management the status of the programs, their findings and next steps.
Coordinate meetings for DWR’s Emerging Compounds Workgroup on a quarterly basis or as needed/requested. Provide to management the action items agreed upon and meeting summaries.
Consult with staff in DWR and other DEQ divisions as necessary to identify possible sources of emerging compounds that may impact North Carolina’s natural resources. Perform advanced scientific and/or project management for emerging compound management programs and/or serve as a technical expert for emerging compound related programs.
Track emerging compounds criteria/standards adopted by EPA and other states and keep up on new regulatory approaches taken to address emerging compounds.

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 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 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 studentaid.gov to learn more.
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh

NC 27604

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 résumés in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (

Note:

These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge with regulations, laws, policies and/or guidelines governing environmental programs and/or water programs.
Demonstrated experience interpreting, and/or evaluating data, reports, or proposals pertaining to environmental programs and/or water programs.
Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations in oral and/or written form. 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.
Master’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 three 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: 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.cherrydeq.nc.gov.
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