Environmental Specialist I
Agency
Dept of Environmental Quality
Division
Waste Management
Job Classification Title
Environmental Specialist I (NS)
Position Number
60034790
Grade
NC12
About Us 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.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to inspect UST facilities for compliance with UST operating permit requirements. This position is physically home-based and will be located in or within 25 miles of the following counties: Forsyth, Stokes and the eastern half of Rockingham. The inspector 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.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $45,926 – $56,724
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
Supplemental Information
The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting 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.
This position is home-based and will be located in or within 25 miles of the following counties: Forsyth, Stokes, and the eastern half of Rockingham.
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Minimum Education And Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Valerie Moses
Recruiter Email
hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov