Beach and Inlet Management Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Coastal Management

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Consultant (NS)

Position Number

65024706

Grade

NC18

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

The position manages aspects of oceanfront development including beach nourishment, terminal groin or other oceanfront structures, inlet management, beneficial use and other special projects under the Coastal Area Management Act and the State Dredge and Fill Laws. The position acts as the field representative, permit coordinator and compliance and enforcement for these projects and coordinates actions with federal, state and local regulatory agencies under an umbrella permit review process. The position will present project details and analysis to a wide range of stakeholders, agencies, academia, the public and commissions. Project lead for projects listed above.

Key Responsibilities:
• Project permitting lead for beach nourishment, oceanfront structures, inlet management, and beneficial use projects.
• Reviews applications for the above projects. Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with State laws (CAMA and Dredge and Fill), rules within 15A NCAC 07, policies, and good engineering practices.
• Performs tracking and compliance duties for projects, to include change orders for eligibility and performance of regular inspections, compliance with federal grant requirements, and documenting observations and progress.
• Meeting with applicants, their consultants, and review agencies to facilitate project development, design, permitting.
• Prepare and present project details and analysis, including any required legislative reports, to a wide range of stakeholders, public and commissions.
• Review project monitoring reports and coordinate mitigation and compliance actions as necessary.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $63,927 - $77,770

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

The Division of Coastal Management

The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve, and manage North Carolina’s coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state’s Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the NC Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC. Click here to learn more about the Division of Coastal Management.

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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.

Master'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 three 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:

Jennifer Marlowe

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov

Salary : $63,927 - $77,770