Environmental Specialist II

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Water  Resources Job Classification Title Environmental Specialist II (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
14

About UsThe 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 is a REPOST of position .Previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered
* This Environmental Specialist II (ES II) manages tasks related to 401 Water Quality Certifications and Buffer Authorizations in the Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) at the Washington (NC) Regional Office (WaRO). Tasks include evaluating wetland impacts, buffer authorizations, conducting surface water determinations, riparian buffer coordination, preparation of associated certifications, approvals, and/or permits, and enforcement recommendations. The ES II also responds to water quality-based complaints and environmental incidents, provides emergency response as necessary, and provides support for other WQROS operations as needed.

This position requires: occasional overnight travel; ability to perform tasks required for physical inspections; ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations and tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances; proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets; and driving a state-owned vehicle, which requires a valid driver's license.

Some emergencies may require a response to occur after hours and/or weekends, on a limited basis.

Key Responsibilities - 401 Water Quality Certifications and Buffer Authorizations:
Review Preconstruction Notification (PCN) applications;
Draft 401 Water Quality Authorization Certifications, Riparian Buffer Authorization Certifications, Riparian Buffer Minor Variances, and additional information letters; provide support to central office staff related to major variances, requested projects, and EMC presentations
- Provide support to other WaRO WQROS programs to satisfy daily operational needs, including providing wastewater facility compliance oversight such as facility inspections, review of monitoring data, and preparation of enforcement-based documents
- Conduct designated 401 inspections and prepare enforcement-based documents to address areas of non-compliance, including Notices of Violation and Civil Penalty Assessment packages
- Investigate citizen complaints and environmental incidents, provide emergency response for water quality-based emergencies, and take action as needed to address any identified compliance issues

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Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $59,069

Important:
This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes.

Supplemental Information The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all water bodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance, and…