Environmental Program Supervisor II (Flexible/Hybrid) - State of North Carolina : Job Details

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Supervisor II.

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $67,852 - $118,741.

* This is a REPOST of position 60035239.

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. *

* This is an anticipated vacancy.

This position is expected to be available on 1/1/2025. *

It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

The Environmental Program Supervisor II is responsible for assisting the Regional Operation Supervisor (ROS) with the successful implementation of DWR delegated programs throughout the assigned regional office coverage area.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with managing assigned regional based program workloads among regional staff, including review of staff assignments, enforcement actions, and permitting based actions.

* Ensure that routine compliance inspections (AFOs, NPDES, Non-Discharge, Collection Systems) are conducted within the timeframes specified in the Regional Office Performance Expectation Document.

* Ensure regional office permitting programs (e.g. Well Construction, UIC, 401 WQCs, Sewer Extensions, Pump and Haul) are implemented following permitting criteria and the Regional Office Performance Expectations Document.

* Prepare and/or review and approve Notices of Deficiencies, Notices of Violations, and Civil Penalty assessments.

* Provide consulting, staff training, and technical assistance to other employees, permittees, consultant, and to the public.

* Support the Regional Office Supervisor with employee recruitment processes, performance issues, coaching and mentoring, and any other tasks related to the WiRO management of personnel.

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.

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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Recruitment Range: $67,852 - $94,663

This position is located at: 127 Cardinal Drive, Wilmington NC 28405The 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:

* Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and/or State laws or regulations as it pertains to water quality programs.

* Demonstrated experience reviewing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data, published scientific studies and/or technical reports.

* Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations to state, federal and/or local officials, other state agencies, stakeholders, or general public.

* Demonstrated experience planning and/or organizing environmental work operations.

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.

Bachelor'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 five years of progressive experience in environmental work; 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:

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