Engineer II

Agency Departments and Job Classification

Dept of Environmental Quality Division Water Resources Job Classification Title Engineer II (NS) Position Number  Grade NC18

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.

* This is an anticipated vacancy. Anticipated Vacancy 08/01/2026
* This Engineer II position serves as a team lead for Rule Managers and helps ensure that all public water supply (PWS) systems statewide are in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and other related rules and regulations. Each Rule Manager serves on one of several teams in the PWS Section Compliance Services Branch.

This position serves as the team lead for the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule, and the Public Notification Rule. Site visits require the ability to navigate through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions, including exposure to heat/cold/inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects. May drive state vehicles; valid Driver’s License required. Occasional overnight travel required.

Engineers in Compliance Services positions generally spend less than 5% of their time in the field. Position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects within time constraints and comprehend and interpret engineering and regulatory documentation. Professional Engineer licensure/Engineer Intern certification is not required but is considered an asset.

• Read, review, and understand federal and state drinking water regulations and Section policies pertaining to assigned contaminant groups and rules
• Oversee consistent implementation and enforcement of the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule, and the Public Notification Rule: provide direction and training to team members, assign and review work, set goals and schedules for each team member and the entire team, provide performance feedback to team members and supervisor
• Stay up to date on information and developments related to the Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule, and the Public Notification Rule
• Provide accurate, up to date advice, recommendations, and assistance to water system owners, managers, operators, laboratory representatives, consulting engineers, and Section staff on regulatory and technical matters related to water quality, monitoring requirements, treatment processes, and other drinking water rule requirements
• Evaluate and track each system's compliance history, determine non-compliance with federal and state rules and regulations, develop strategies for reducing violations and penalties, oversee production and issuance of enforcement documents for non-compliant systems, handle special or more complex compliance issues
• Identify training needs and provide internal and external training relative to various aspects of the rules
• Participate in special projects and assist with other areas of responsibility within the Branch on an as needed basis

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/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $74,154

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