Environmental Specialist II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60035737

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 serves within the Division of Air Quality’s Ambient Monitoring Section, leading in the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) while ensuring program compliance and data integrity. The position conducts qualitative audits of regional offices, local agencies, industrial sources, the Laboratory Branch, and the Electronics and Calibration Branch, and provides technical assistance to ensure the collection of high-quality ambient monitoring data. It is responsible for preparing annual and special reports that represent the State’s air quality status, where accuracy is essential due to the regulatory, financial, and public health implications of the data. The role also performs advanced analyses of air pollution samples using complex instrumentation, applying established methods and scientific principles to interpret quantitative and qualitative results. In addition, the position supports method development, remains current on emerging technologies and EPA guidance, and may serve in an acting supervisory capacity when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

The position conducts qualitative audits of regional offices, local agencies, industrial sources, the Laboratory Branch, and the Electronics and Calibration Branch, and provides technical assistance to ensure the collection of high-quality ambient monitoring data.

Prepares annual and special reports that represent the State’s air quality status, where accuracy is essential due to the regulatory, financial, and public health implications of the data.

Performs advanced analyses of air pollution samples using complex instrumentation, applying established methods and scientific principles to interpret quantitative and qualitative results.

Supports method development, remains current on emerging technologies and EPA guidance, and may serve in an acting supervisory capacity when needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00-$63,219.00

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

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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.

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:

Zakeeyah Aarika Rahim

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov

Salary : $52,592 - $63,219