Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Assistance Coordinator.
* This posting is for multiple vacancies positions:
65034753
Mooresville Regional Office - 610 East Center Ave. Suite 301. Mooresville, NC 28115
65034754
Fayetteville Regional Office - 225 Green St. Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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.
The position is a senior-level professional who serves as a regional point of contact for customers, assisting them in identifying, understanding, and complying with DEQ environmental processes, requirements, and permits. They will collaborate with multiple permitting programs, including those offering express permitting options. This position represents DEQ and collaborates with local and state economic development professionals in business recruitment and site selection efforts. The specialist provides customer service to interpret and address various customer inquiries regarding technical and regulatory issues. They facilitate timely responses to customer inquiries/requests, independently gather information, and provide solutions to DEQ clients.
Travel may be necessary for division outreach and marketing efforts, to complete economic development tasks, and to attend staff meetings. The frequency of travel is based on need but may be up to 10% per month. The individual in this position must have a valid driver's license.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with identifying applicable permits, arranging and facilitating pre-application/multi-agency meetings, obtaining regulatory interpretations, developing anticipated review timelines, tracking application progress, and resolving issues/roadblocks.
- Attend meetings and site visits within assigned areas to support economic development projects and fulfill the role of DEQ liaison for the assigned Prosperity Zone.
- Facilitate the collection and consolidation of regional regulatory program comments for NCDOA Clearinghouse SEPA/NEPA projects and other internal program projects as needed.
- Assist in developing factsheets, tools, guidance documents, and presentations related to DEQ’s permitting and department resources.
- Attend meetings, seminars, listening sessions, public meetings, and other events to educate the public on services offered and receive customer questions, improvement suggestions, and perceptions about the division/department's services.
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS):
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is a vital part of North Carolina's efforts to protect and enhance its environment while supporting economic growth by providing 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, DEQ’s Clean Air Act small business assistance and coordination of DEQ’s interaction with economic development liaisons. Click here to learn more about theDivision of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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 theDepartment of Environmental Qualityfor more information. 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.
Recruitment Range: $49,158.00 - $63,341.00
This position is located at:
Fayetteville Regional Office - 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Mooresville Regional Office - 610 East Center Ave. Suite 301. Mooresville, NC 28115
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Demonstrated experience with an environmental regulatory program/project administered at the local, state or federal level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management/planning.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing environmental data/information.
Management Preferences:- Demonstrated experience with State and Federal regulatory programs and how the regulations relate to the existing and future growth within the boundaries of North Carolina state lines.
- Possess or the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina State driver's license within 60 days of hire.
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.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contactMalik Ragler at (919) 707-8328 or malik.ragler@deq.nc.govFor technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627.
