Environmental Program Consultant

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Mitigation Services Job Classification Title Environmental Program Consultant (NS) Position Number 60036274 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 an active member of the Division Mitigation Services (DMS) leadership team. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage the division’s new Evaluation and Adaptation Program, manage and coordinate the development and updates of division policies and procedures, and serve as the director’s Environmental Program Consultant in charge of unique and complex projects. DMS is actively managing $300,000,000-$500,000,000 in credits each year. It manages hundreds of projects with a limited staff. To maximize program efficiency, it is necessary to address trends as early as possible in the project development cycle. DMS also has an obligation to the state to ensure projects deliver the maximum functional benefit possible to improve water quality, mitigate flooding, and enhance habitat. The Evaluation and Adaptation Program will help ensure those goals are met. The Evaluation and Adaptation Program outcomes include: 1) consistent technical and management approaches across the division in all phases of project development and implementation; 2) project problems being addressed much earlier in the project implementation phase to save the division time and money and improve the success of the project; 3) improved project design and implementation; 4) reduced credit volatility; 5) reduced division costs; 6) improved project functional (e.g. hydrology, flood mitigation, habitat, and water quality) outcomes. The Evaluation and Adaptation Program entails: 1) evaluating a randomly selected subset of projects to provide a division level view of technical and nontechnical consistency trends; 2) ensuring technical guidance developed through research and analysis is being consistently applied to new projects; 3) ensuring compensatory watershed planning requirements are fully integrated throughout the project development and implementation process; and 4) working with internal and external staff, vendors, and academics to ensure continuous program and project improvement. The policies and procedures responsibilities include evaluating the division’s written policies and procedures and working with team leaders, internal and external staff, and contractors to update existing policies and procedures and developing new policies and procedures as necessary. The position will also be responsible for providing ongoing management of the division’s policies and procedures. As the consultant serving Division leadership additional duties will include: 1) conducting initial research and analysis on external technical or policy changes that may impact the division; 2) coordinating, tracking, analyzing, and providing recommendations to the DMS director on internal management projects; 3) tracking, coordinating, and updating the department goals the division is responsible for under the department’s Strategic Plan; 4) representing the division’s leadership in meetings, conferences, and other engagement opportunities; and 5) tracking and coordinating grant opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement and manage the Evaluation and Adaptation Program Manage and coordinate the Division’s Policies and Procedures Conduct and coordinate research and analysis on policy and technical change implications Ensuring the division is meeting its goals within the Department’s Strategic Plan Engaging internal and external stakeholders and partners to further the division’s mission Managing and coordinating special technical, policy, or management projects as assigned by the Director Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $111,871.00 Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit 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: Malik Akim Ragler Recruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. 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