Engineer I

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Energy , Mineral , Land Resources Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS)
Position NumberGradeNC
16

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 position will review applications, engineering reports, and engineering drawings/ specifications, provide construction management for DEMLR projects and serve as a liaison for the program to municipalities, consulting engineers, the public, interest groups, organizations, and the Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittal.

Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and policies, and good engineering practices.

Performs inspections of sites/facilities.

Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to staff and clients.

Meets with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $67,983

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

Supplemental Information:

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources:

The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections:
Land Quality and Geological Survey. For more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-resources

The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs:
Dam Safety Program as authorized by the Dam Safety of 1967, Mining Program as authorized by the Mining Act of 1971, Sediment Program as authorized by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Stormwater Program as authorized by state statutes and the federal Clean Water Act. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General's Office.

DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the North Carolina Mining Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters.

The N.C. Geological Survey (NCGS) Section’s mission is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science scientific information to address societal needs. This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The NCGS "...examines, surveys, and maps the geology, mineral resources, and topography of the state" and encourages the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government agencies for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina.

The results of the NCGS research are documented in Bulletins, Open File Reports, Information Circulars, Special Publications, and Geologic Map Series. The NCGS along…