Salary: $50,633.00 - $93,038.00 Annually
Location : Remote, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-03503 DWM60034658
Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
Division: Waste Management
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Environmental Specialist II
Position Number: 60034658
Section: Waste Management/Hazardous Waste
Salary Grade: NC14
Recruitment Range: $50,633 - $67,119

Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II.
* It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits *

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 Environmental Specialist II position is is responsible for the protection and safeguarding of human health and the environment from the potential adverse effects of improper hazardous waste management by ensuring industry's compliance with then N.C. Hazardous Waste Management Rules and Regulations codified at 15A NCAC 13A. The position is responsible for comprehensive site inspections/investigations which include waste stream identification, knowledge of industrial processes, accumulation practices, recordkeeping requirements, various waste treatment, storage & disposal management processes and technical assistance for a ten (10) county area (Davie, Davidson, Randolph, Rowan, Cabarrus, Stanley, Montgomery, Union, Anson, and Richmond) located in the western part of the state. The position is also responsible for investigating complaints, responding to emergency response situations involving hazardous waste (fire, spills, and explosions), and providing technical assistance (written and verbal) to both industry and the general public. Selected applicant must reside within, or no more than 40-miles from, one of the ten (10) assigned counties. Must possess N.C. driver's license or ability to obtain prior to employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts regulatory compliance inspections at hazardous waste generators, hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities and any other facility managing RCRA regulated wastes to ensure compliance with NC Hazardous Waste Management Rules.
• Performs complaint investigations, emergency response visits and sampling activities related to the management of hazardous waste. Coordinate activities and findings with local, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
• Prepares comprehensive reports that clearly document inspection/investigation findings including specific statutory or regulatory violation citations when applicable. Prepares detailed enforcement packages and violation notices.
• Provides presentations and technical assistance to the regulated community and stakeholders.
• This position is required to continuously update their technical and professional knowledge to effectively implement the variety of statutes, rules, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure the protection of the citizens and environment of North Carolina.

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 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.
25 -03503 DWM60034658 (Mooresville, N.C.): This position will service the following (10) counties: Davie, Davidson, Randolph, Rowan, Cabarrus, Stanly, Montgomery, Union, Anson, and Richmond.
Recruitment Range: $50,633 - $67,119 This position is Home-Based.
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. Resumes will not be reviewed 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 the following:

• Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing or evaluating data.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information to various audiences.

Management Preferences

• Thorough experience and knowledge of regulations, policy, and guidance specific to RCRA hazardous waste management and remediation

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 contact Janice Russ at 919-707-8277 or .

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627.
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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The recruiting range for this position is limited to $50,633 - $67,119. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $67,119.

• Yes, I understand

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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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