Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Supervisor II.
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.
Description of Work:This position supervises the Environmental Assistance Section (EAS).The position manages the Environmental Stewardship Initiative; oversees technical and pollution prevention assistance; conducts and leads training and outreach efforts; and oversees permit and compliance assistance in the Small Business Assistance Center and regional permit assistance programs. This position provides staff supervision, program management and development, strategic planning and implementation, training and outreach, grant management, and internal and external partnership development. Key Responsibilities:- Oversee program development and management including strategic planning and implementation; program performance management and tracking; and developing and updating processes and procedures.
- Administer analysis and information dissemination through gathering, preparing, and evaluating data; summarizing findings; and generating technical documents including reports.
- Conduct outreach and communication including event coordination, planning, and facilitation; providing effective and professional communication to internal and external stakeholders; and developing and maintaining key partnerships.
- Supervise a diverse staff and teams including staff development, performance plan management and reviews, and team building.
- Manage federal grant program including meeting internal and external grant requirements, manage budgets, reporting to stakeholders, and managing grant recipients/contractors as needed.
- Oversee programs for delivering permitting and compliance assistance; implementing environmental management system; and providing technical and pollution prevention assistance.
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service:DEACS’s mission 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.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 theDepartment of Environmental Qualityfor more information.
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Recruitment Range: $65,876.00 - $96,000.00
This position is located at: DEQ Headquarters, Green Square Complex - 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603
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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Demonstrated work experience in overseeing or implementing an environmental program.
Demonstrated prior experience in supervising, managing, or leading a team or the work of others.
Demonstrated experience with moderating or facilitating events and/or public speaking engagements.
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 five years of progressive experience in environmental work; 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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