Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Environmental Program Consultant.

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.

This position will work in the areas of air quality mobile source compliance and grant administration. It requires strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer the Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grant Program. This includes drafting requests for proposals, providing program outreach presentations, evaluating sub-applications, contracting, reviewing invoices, performing site visits, approving reimbursement claims, and meeting reporting requirements.
• Review transportation conformity analyses to ensure that the Plans meet the intents of the State Implementation Plan.
• Participate in the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) application interagency review process with NC DOT by reviewing CMAQ applications by the end of the review period and making recommendations to NC DOT and Triangle Transportation Choices (TTC) Oversight Committee by reviewing grant request for proposals, applicant work plans, staying abreast of the TTC partners activities, attending meetings, training opportunities, and conference calls.
• Writes technical reports, general correspondence, support letters, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and mobile source compliance. Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information.
• This position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s license within ninety days of appointment. A Real ID may be needed for flying to meetings or training events and for accessing the United States Environmental Protection Agency when needed.

The Division of Air Quality:

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.

Recruitment Range: $61,545 - $66,233

This position is located at: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience reviewing, managing, or assisting with grant projects.
• Documented experience reviewing, analyzing, manipulating, and/or evaluating information/data.
• Documented experience communicating information in verbal, written and/or digital formats to a variety of audiences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master'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 three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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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