Environmental Program Consultant

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Office of Continuous Improvement Job Classification Title Environmental Program Consultant (NS) Position Number 65040394 Grade NC18 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 is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.
• This is a REPOST of position 65040394. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
• This position is the subject matter expert and lead of a team that manages the contract(s) for engineering services to reduce PFAS in public water systems through grant awards encompassing planning, design and construction projects.

The position serves as a program coordinator for the emerging contaminants program, developing workflows, drafting guidance, providing program consultation to management, developing program priorities, drafting SOPs and policy, developing program reporting metrics while also managing project contracts of a more complex nature.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Leading and mentoring a team. Coordinate with Regional Office efforts. Responsible for designing services contract management for projects and contracts having advanced complexity. Evaluate broad reaching contracts and scopes of work. Evaluate contractor work products. Review contractor submitted invoices for accuracy. Coordinate and assist with PFAS sampling in drinking water.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range:

$63,927 - $98,741

Important:

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the DEQ by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. Embedded within DEQ divisions, OCI works to develop and strengthen processes and workflows that support DEQ's mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, provides data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise.

The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources' mission is to protect the state's water supplies and foster stewardship of this natural resource for use by current and future generations of citizens. This goal is achieved through providing technical assistance, consultative services, permitting of regulated entities, certification of water treatment plant operators and wastewater operators, inspection and compliance activities, laboratory analysis and testing. and educational outreach and training.

The Public Water Supply Section:

The Public Water Supply Section promotes public health by ensuring that safe, potable drinking water is available in adequate quantities to the residents and visitors of North Carolina served by public water systems by ensuring that such systems are properly located, constructed, operated, and maintained. These goals are achieved by providing technical assistance, consultative services, permitting of regulated entities, certification of water treatment plant operators and wastewater operators, inspection and compliance activities, laboratory analysis and testing, and educational outreach and training. This position is located within the Section's Contract Oversight Unit. The unit interacts with the state's public water systems and contractors to reduce PFAS in drinking water. The unit oversees the work of contractor(s) and coordination with the Section's Operations Branch Offices to implement PFAS concentration reduction strategies. The unit collaborates with the Division of Water Infrastructure on communicating contract progress, financial matters, and other contract-related activities. The unit will also work with the Compliance Services Branch of the Section on additional PFAS initiatives. The unit has responsibility for a variety of tasks that include contract management, financial tracking, database management, customer assistance, and reporting to US EPA. 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. 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. A valid driver's license is required. 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:

Jean Buchanan 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.