Salary: $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually

Location : Rowan County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Remote Employment: Remote Only

Job Number: 25-00628 DWM65005884

Department: Dept of Environmental Quality

Division: Waste Management

Opening Date: 01/15/2025

Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Environmental Specialist I

Position Number: 65005884

Section: Waste Management / Underground Storage Tank

Salary Grade: NC12

Recruitment Range: $45,926 - $57,324

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I

It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits *

This position is physically HOME-BASED and will be located in or within 25 miles of the fol lowing counties: Rowan, Iredell (Southern Portion), Alexander, and Catawba (Eastern portion), Davidson (Western Portion). The inspector will work from his/her home and a computer, office equipment, business telephone line, transportation, etc. will be provided.

The Environmental Specialist I position is in the Underground Storage Tank section of the Division of Waste Management. The position will inspect UST facilities for compliance with UST operating permit requirements. This position is home-based, and candidates must reside within 25 miles of the following counties: Rowan, Iredell (Southern Portion), Alexander, and Catawba (Eastern portion), Davidson (Western Portion).The Environmental Specialist will work from his/her home and a computer, office equipment, business telephone line, internet connection, transportation, etc. will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine compliance and installation inspections of UST facilities to ensure compliance with UST regulations. The inspector will follow up with appropriate enforcement action as needed.
• Other responsibilities include responding to citizen reports of abandoned USTs, and suspected releases (e.g., vapors in sewers/basements, contaminated water supply wells, failed leak detection tests) and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
• The inspector will also provide information about the UST rules and requirements to the regulated community and other interested parties.
• The inspector will gather and compile reports, based on inspection results, on the causes of leaks and the effectiveness of leak prevention and leak detection equipment and methods.
• The inspector will be required to make oral presentations to groups of UST owners/operators for community outreach and training.

The Division of Waste Management:The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management is to protect the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ.

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 Qualityfor more information.

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25-00628 DWM65005884Recruitment Range: $45,926 - $57,324
This position is home-based, and candidates must reside within 25 miles of the following counties: Rowan, Iredell (Southern Portion), Alexander, and Catawba (Eastern portion), Davidson (Western Portion).
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 the following:

• Ability to apply the basic environmental concepts, practices, and/ or theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and/or safety impacts.
• Ability to organize and/or direct moderately complex research or field studies.
• Ability to communicate technical information and/or recommendations in verbal and/or written format.

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; 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.

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above.

• Yes, I understand.

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The recruiting range for this position is limited to $45,926 - $57,324. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $57,324.

• Yes, I understand.

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How did you hear of this opportunity?

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• Linkedin
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• Employee Referral
• Conference / Career Fair
• Email campaign
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
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Do you currently possess a valid NC Driver's License or will you be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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