Description of Work
Are you passionate about economic development and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental & Economic Project Coordinator.
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 Economic and Environmental Coordinator, under the general direction of the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Economic Development, helps DEQ organization live its core values by assisting the Director in providing highly and complex professional, administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Director, Secretary’s Office, and Division Directors. The Economic & Environmental Coordinator operates in a constantly evolving environment, completing high-level tasks that directly impacts operations throughout the agency. Work involves collaboration with key internal decision-makers and subject matter experts and vital external stakeholders to meet deadlines and project deliverables.
The Economic & Environmental Coordinator routinely meets with DEQ staff and external stakeholders while assisting with the management of various projects. This position will represent the Director at internal and external meetings as required.
This position operates in a constantly evolving environment and completes a variety of high-level tasks that directly impact Department operations, requiring collaboration across diverse internal and external stakeholders, and will be sensitive and confidential in nature.
Key Responsibilities: - Plan, coordinate, and conduct multiple complex and sensitive projects across divisions, state government, and with local government partners.
- Assist the Director or others in leading and/or coordinating diverse workgroups on subjects or projects that result in providing a recommendation for action, such as a policy change, a new program implementation, or the development of a new process.
- Assist in the implementation of programs, processes, policies and/or procedures to successfully achieve objectives of the Department.
- Assist in the selections and application of appropriate research techniques to collect, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from various sources on a variety of specialized sources to support informed decision-making and policy direction.
- Ensure projects, action items, and other work are completed on time, achieve established objectives, and are of desired quality by keeping the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Economic Development and other Senior Leaders updated on work progress and concerns.
- Facilitate co-created resolutions to difficult issues that impede progress on and quality of assigned projects.
- Attend occasional off-site meetings, keep track of environmental and economic project needs, and oversee the follow-up and execution of those projects in an efficient and effective manner.
- Establish and manage a system for tracking and reporting statuses of projects, pending items, Administrative or Legislative rquest, and inquiries and service requests, as well as the impacts of completed work on the Department.
- Respond to inquiries and service requests from Commissioners, residents, and other stakeholders, including the identification of staff or other parties capable of assisting with specific inquiries and the delegation of follow-up tasks as necessary. Work to resolve issues and complaints that rise to the County Manager’s Office.
- Under the Supervision of the Director, develop and present memos, reports, and presentations to the Director, Senor Leadership Team, internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the Department on committees and task forces and at interagency and community events and meetings, as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
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. 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.
This position is located at: 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. (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 in responding to inquiries or providing policy/program updates to internal or external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and/or summarizing data, reports and/or other documents.
- Demonstrated experience in developing written documents or presentations for non-profit, industry, and/or government programs/entities.
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 from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program 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 contact Malik Ragler at (919) 707-8328 and/or malik.ragler@deq.nc.gov.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627.
