Description of Work

• Perform on-site compliance evaluation inspections of DWR-permitted NPDES, Non-discharge, and associated wastewater collection systems.
• Conduct office work related to documenting and preparing correspondence associated with compliance evaluation inspections, staff reports for permitting, entering data regarding spills, and preparing enforcement documentation.
• Perform regional activities required for processing new and renewing permits.
• Draft and prepare necessary documents related to the issuance of 401 Water Quality Certifications and Buffer Authorizations including compliance and enforcement documents and actions as necessary.
• Respond to citizen complaints related to the 401/buffer program area and any assigned county and handling these investigations with tact, consistency, and sound judgement, to address the diversity of public contacts encountered.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional or Assistant Regional Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State laws or regulations as it pertains to environmental programs.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, or evaluating data pertaining to water quality and/or environmental conditions.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing or designing permit applications, project approval requests, and/or plans for evaluation or compliance with state and/or federal environmental programs.
• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations to state, federal or local officials, other state agencies, stakeholders, or general public.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:https://www.naces.org/members