Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant.
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.
This Environmental Program Consultant will work closely with other section staff to ensure the success of DEQ’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) program. This position will lead initiatives and/or will work closely with other team members to accomplish program goals. This position should possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team to gather information, manage tasks and provide solutions to ESI members and other DEACS' clients. This position should be comfortable with public speaking and have good time management and interpersonal skills.
Travel to assigned client sites or events throughout the state will be required as part of the program's outreach and marketing efforts. Frequency of travel is partly based on need but may be 10-15% of the time monthly on average. This position meets with clients or attends events; therefore, a valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire is required.
Key Responsibilities: Track and manage ESI program data; develop program reports; and contribute to program improvement initiatives.
Assist with program marketing and outreach efforts; support program participation at meetings, conferences, and workshops; and provide presentations.
Provide technical assistance, auditing, and training on environmental management systems.
Lead and/or facilitate ESI networking or training events.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with initiatives such as the DEQ customer service hotline.
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS):
The mission of the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is to protect and improve North Carolina's environment and economy through; customer-focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal and reduced impacts from resource consumption. DEACS is the lead state agency on pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction. Our mission is to provide quality customer service and technical assistance that is both solution and education oriented. This position is located within the Environmental Assistance Section of DEACS that provides oversight of the DEQ Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI), DEQ toll-free hotline management, DEQ SEPA response and management, DEQ permitting assistance and guidance and DEQ's Clean Air Act small business assistance. Please visit our website for more information.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. #24-11203 DEACS60035070
Recruitment Range: $59,752.00 - $82,159.00
This position is located: Green Square Complex - 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental programs or environmental regulations.
Demonstrated experience conveying information through reports, presentations, or website content.
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.
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.
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.
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