Environmental Program Consultant

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Consultant (NS)

Position Number

60035679

Grade

NC18

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

This position is in the Technical Services Section of the Division of Air Quality. The purpose of this position is to serve as a lead technical subject matter expert contact between the Stationary Source Compliance Branch (SSCB), other Sections and regional offices within the Division of Air Quality. This position serves as a project coordinator/project manager for major projects within the SSCB. The position also serves as a technical resource for presenting technical and regulatory information (e.g., seminars, presentations at technical and regulatory workshops, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluates the pre-test protocols for use in a pending air emissions testing program and reviews the results of air emissions testing performed pursuant to permit requirements as well as other routine emissions testing per federal and state regulations.

Reviews the enforcement reports (fast track and normal track), which are submitted by regional office staff for the purpose of initiating civil penalty actions against violators of various federal and state regulations and evaluates to determine if all violation(s) have been appropriately addressed.

Evaluates requests for remission of civil penalty assessments and re-review the case file considering all assessment factors and legal requirements.

Prepares compliance and enforcement statistics periodically throughout the year as needed.

Evaluates various continuous monitoring systems (CMS), such as continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), continuous opacity monitoring systems (COMS), and continuous parametric monitoring systems (CPMS) and reviews periodic emissions data reports.

Leads the Compliance Workgroup and coordinate with the regional offices, central office staff and other workgroups in accordance with the Compliance Workgroup Charter. This may require travel to our regional offices.

Writes technical reports, general correspondence, support letters, and other technical documents, and serves as a technical resource to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and stationary source compliance.

Maintains the Air Quality GIS/Facility Mapping tool on the DAQ webpage.
Requires strong computer skills, effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information.

This position requires a valid driver's license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927-$85,964

The physical work location will be in the Raleigh Central Office – 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 -or- One of the DAQ Regional Office based in Asheville, Fayetteville, Mooresville, Raleigh, Washington, Wilmington or Winston-Salem.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

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.

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.

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.

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:

Cassey Beal

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov