What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coastal Management Field Representatives position at North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality?
Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for two Coastal Management Field Representatives.
This posting is for multiple vacancies
positions: 60031551 and 60031602. *
This Coastal Management Field Representative is responsible for duties that are primarily those associated with administration of Permit requirements of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and the Dredge and Fill law in the area served by the Morehead City (Central) District office. Approximately two-thirds of this work is outside and physical in nature. This position is based in the Wilmington Regional Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for CAMA Regulatory Permitting and Enforcement work for development projects
- Conducting on-site reviews of permit applications.
- Providing information on projects that usually require coordination with other divisions and state agencies for permit approval.
- Applicants should have good verbal and written communication skills.
The Division of Coastal Management
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.
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Recruitment Range: $49,158 - $59,177
These positions are located at: New Hanover County, NC, Wilmington
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge of coastal environmental resources.
- Experience in resource management and/or environmental regulations.
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.
Graduation from a four-year degree program in business administration, public administration, or related area and five years of experience in the administration of a public or private program, three of which must have been supervisory in nature; or, an equivalent combination of training 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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Salary : $49,158 - $59,177
