Engineer II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Office of Continuous Improvement

Job Classification Title

Engineer II (NS)

Position Number

65040196

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 Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.*

This position is the lead regional engineer ensuring efficient and effective implementation of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS) permitting and compliance programs with a primary focus on, but not limited to, those infrastructure projects managed by the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI). The position will serve as a single-point of contact for OCI projects in the assigned regional office and other locations are assigned. This position will be responsible for providing advanced engineering support necessary for the evaluation and review of applications for and drafting of Authorizations to Construct, NPDES permits, Collection Systems permits and all other related Municipal Unit program submittals. This position evaluates documentation for compliance with federal/state rules and regulations, fundamental engineering principles, agency policy and approved minimum design criteria. This position prepares approval documents and provides effective and timely technical assistance to a range of agency customers. The position may train and mentor other engineering staff.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Provides advanced engineering support necessary for the evaluation and review of applications for and drafting of Authorizations to Construct, NPDES permits, Collection Systems permits and all other related Municipal Unit program submittals.

Evaluates documentation for compliance with federal/state rules and regulations, fundamental engineering principles, agency policy and approved minimum design criteria.

Prepares approval documents and provides effective and timely technical assistance to a range of agency customers.

May train and mentor other engineering staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:  $63,927 - $98,741

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

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the DEQ by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. 

Embedded within DEQ divisions, OCI works to develop and strengthen processes and workflows that support DEQ's mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, provides data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise.

The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A valid driver's license is required.

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:

Jean Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov