Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid)

$45,926 - $80,369/Yr

State of North Carolina - Washington, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Washington, NC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I. The primary purpose of the Environmental Specialist I is to perform wastewater facility inspections and address compliance needs at NPDES and Non-Discharge facilities and provide aid to Central Office and Regional Office staff with permit reviews. This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site compliance evaluations, inspections of Non-Discharge and/or NPDES wastewater facilities.
• Conduct on-site compliance investigations in response to complaints and reports of activities contributing to environmental impacts.
• Provide compliance oversight of Non-Discharge and NPDES facilities, including monitoring record reviews, reconciliation, and preparation of documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply the basic environmental concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.
• Ability to analyze, manipulate and evaluate information/data, including the use of software.
• Ability to formulate or assist in the development of management alternatives and recommendations.
• Ability to organize and direct moderately complex research or field studies.
• Ability to prepare written/verbal reports; and ability to work with considerable independence.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduating Senior students with applicable degrees listed above with an anticipated graduation date will be considered.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program