Environmental Program Consultant (Flexible/Hybrid)

Salary : $61,545.00 - $107,703.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25-00657 DAQ60035689

Department : Dept of Environmental Quality

Division : Air Quality

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Environmental Program Consultant

Position Number : 60035689

Section : Technical Services

Salary Grade : NC

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

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 Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the

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

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 of the following :

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.

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 Catina Hinton-Finch at

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.

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.

The recruiting range for this position is limited to $61,545 - $66,233. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $66,233.

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Salary : $61,545 - $107,703