Environmental Program Consultant; Temporary - Wake

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Environmental Program Consultant (S)

NC18

217 West Jones Street, Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) is implementing the $90 million Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for the U.S. Department of Energy. The primary goals of the program are to scale up weatherization efforts for low‑income households in NC and to grow the weatherization workforce. As a technical weatherization specialist, you will provide technical assistance to the weatherization subgrantees, monitor the quality of their work, and ensure that proper, effective, and compliant energy conservation measures are employed.

This role involves specialized technical work, including administering, monitoring, and inspecting energy efficiency efforts, and providing training to subgrantees to ensure weatherization work is performed efficiently and effectively. Occasional overnight travel around the state is required.

• Have at least 1,000 hours of relevant prior experience in a field or technical position within home performance, weatherization, building science (energy efficiency, indoor air quality, building performance, whole home assessments), or energy audits.
• Obtain the BPI HEP Energy Auditor certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Obtain the BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Obtain and maintain a BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) certification within 6 months of the position’s start date.

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered. 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). All required training and certifications will be available to the employee at no cost through the NC WAP Training Program.

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.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.50 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.

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.

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