Environmental Specialist II

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Air Quality Job Classification Title Environmental Specialist II (NS) Position Number 60035737 Grade NC14 About Us 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. Description of Work This position serves within the Division of Air Quality's Ambient Monitoring Section, leading in the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) while ensuring program compliance and data integrity. The position conducts qualitative audits of regional offices, local agencies, industrial sources, the Laboratory Branch, and the Electronics and Calibration Branch, and provides technical assistance to ensure the collection of high-quality ambient monitoring data. It is responsible for preparing annual and special reports that represent the State's air quality status, where accuracy is essential due to the regulatory, financial, and public health implications of the data. The role also performs advanced analyses of air pollution samples using complex instrumentation, applying established methods and scientific principles to interpret quantitative and qualitative results. In addition, the position supports method development, remains current on emerging technologies and EPA guidance, and may serve in an acting supervisory capacity when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

The position conducts qualitative audits of regional offices, local agencies, industrial sources, the Laboratory Branch, and the Electronics and Calibration Branch, and provides technical assistance to ensure the collection of high-quality ambient monitoring data. Prepares annual and special reports that represent the State's air quality status, where accuracy is essential due to the regulatory, financial, and public health implications of the data. Performs advanced analyses of air pollution samples using complex instrumentation, applying established methods and scientific principles to interpret quantitative and qualitative results. Supports method development, remains current on emerging technologies and EPA guidance, and may serve in an acting supervisory capacity when needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range:

$52,592.00-$63,219.00

Important:

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 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 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. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Zakeeyah Aarika Rahim Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.