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 Environmental Program Consultant position will serve as a program manager/project manager to oversee sites in the Superfund Section programs, including Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA), PreRegulatory Landfill (PRLF), Inactive Hazardous Sites (IHSB), that are undergoing redevelopment/reuse which includes the review of complex geological/hydrogeological and engineering data, reports, plans, designs, etc. to ensure that contamination is addressed properly to prevent exposure. This position will serve as the program manager/project manager to oversee and manage closed sites in the Superfund Section programs to ensure that post closure requirements such as land-use restrictions and annual certification are being maintained to prevent exposure to contamination. This position will be responsible for establishing protocols for a new property management unit including redevelopment/reuse and post-closure. These duties include developing tools such as spreadsheets, databases, guidance documents, schedules, flowcharts, etc. This position will be responsible for applying and reviewing risk assessment tools to evaluate risk and ensure safe redevelopment. This position will be responsible for review and evaluation of redevelopment/reuse and post closure vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation data, reports, plans, etc. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop new unit tools including spreadsheets, guidance documents, databases, etc. to establish working processes.
• Manage redevelopment/reuse sites by reviewing environmental data, reports, plans, etc. to ensure contamination is manages appropriately to prevent exposure.
• Manage post closure sites by ensuring compliance with land-use restrictions, annual certification or other post closure requirements.
• Apply risk assessment tools and risk management principles to ensure site activities do not create an unacceptable exposure to contamination.
• Evaluate and review vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation data, reports, etc. 

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. 

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This position is located at Green Square Complex, 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27699 

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 analyzing or evaluating data.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information through written and/or verbal communication.

Managment Preference

• Demonstrated experience with vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and/or regulations as it pertains to environmental programs, specifically the Dry Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA) program, PreRegulatory Landfills, Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch or Brownfields.

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.  

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.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 janice.russ@ncdenr.gov.
 
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Salary : $61,545 - $107,703