Environmental Specialist II

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Mitigation Services Job Classification Title Environmental Specialist II (NS) Position Number 60035303 Grade NC14 About Us 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. Description of Work This position will support the Science and Analysis (S&A) group in its mission to improve the science of stream, wetland and buffer restoration. The division goals for mitigation projects include but are not limited to three basic functions: Water quality, habitat and hydrology. The primary purpose of this position is to work with S&A and DMS management in the continued development of data-driven methods to support functional uplift. As part of a state-wide effort to improve flood resilience, this position will participate in all phases of developing programmatic solutions and information related to stream, wetland and buffer mitigation and their potential for contributing to resilience. This position assists the S&A manager and staff in research and analysis of mitigation/restoration projects. This position is responsible for assisting in the production and dissemination of data and documents as needed. The position provides technical support for project selection, project tracking, data collection and interpretation. This position also coordinates meetings, develops and documents program plans, procedures, and reports. The position requires working effectively with all levels of state, federal and private industry management. Key Responsibilities: Research and Analysis- This position tracks, summarizes, distributes and applies the latest external research related to functional uplift and project selection, development and implementation. It also works with the S&A supervisor to develop research, monitoring, and analysis to increase the state’s understanding of the effectiveness of different traditional compensatory mitigation in flood resilience in various watersheds conditions, project combinations and densities. Program Administration Support –Prepare minutes from meetings and disseminate to relevant parties. Prepare and review documents for website publishing. Develop and document program procedures including basin-wide planning collaboration, project selection and monitoring processes, request for proposals (RFP) development and implementation, and implementing and tracking the S&A strategic plan. For incorporating flood resilience. Assist with the development of a system to track projects and program goals. Assist staff with current and future mitigation project management as needed. Provide technical support to DMS staff for water quality monitoring, site visits, document review and data interpretation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $50,633.00 - $86,026.00 Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 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. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 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 and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Malik Ragler Recruiter Email: hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. 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