Environmental Specialist ; Temporary - Wake

Position: Environmental Specialist I (Temporary - Wake County)
Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist I (S)

Grade

NC12

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To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. 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). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.

Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at 4040 District Drive, Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $29.00 (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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Field work for data collection performed by the Environmental Specialist I will include extensive travel (including overnight stays) throughout the NC mountains, use of GPS and field laptop, wetland type determination and recording of observations for wetland assessment.

Work will be physically demanding, including work in varying weather and difficult terrain with exposure to environmental conditions (including extreme heat and cold) and potentially hazardous vegetation and wildlife.

DWR will provide waders and other safety and field gear. The ESI must follow safety guidelines and sampling requirements. If time and interest allow, the ESI may assist with other DWR needs. The ESI should be prepared to travel over 50% of workdays and be willing/able to work in a small team and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform work duties required by multiple federal monitoring and competitive wetland grants, primarily conducting an accuracy assessment of NOAA C-CAP high-resolution mapping in western NC.
• Assist with desktop and field site reconnaissance.
• Coordinating access with private landowners and public land managers.
• Managing the project database, and analyzing data according to the EPA-approved Quality Assurance Project Plan.

Management prefers:

• Experience in GIS using ArcGIS products, GPS, and/or spatial analysis;
• Experience in soils, environmental field work, and/or water sampling;
• Organized self-starter who enjoys working in a team.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge and/or coursework in one or more of: environmental science, wetlands, soils, statistics, data management or analysis, biology,…