Engineering Manager I

Engineering Manager I (NS)

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.

The primary purpose of the Regional Operations Chief Engineer position is to provide supervision and operational oversight of the seven regional office operations. The emphasis of the position is to ensure that daily operational needs for all Section Programs are met. This employee works directly with Regional Supervisors, Central Office Section Program Managers with their staff and regional office staff regarding workload allocation, project management, law/rule/policy development and enforcement initiatives to address compliance problems. This employee functions as the lead staff concerning Regional Operations based matters involving interactions with environmental consultants, local government officials, media, and legislative and congressional representatives. When staffing limitations prevent adequate delivery of program needs, the position may directly assist with project completion in any of the program areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• The administration of the four statewide regulatory environmental programs promulgated by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, the Mining Act, the Clean Water Act & State Stormwater Laws and the Dam Safety Law.
• The development, organization, and implementation of the Assistance and Compliance Oversight efforts of the Division. This will minimally include the development and implementation: 1) RO and CO expectations documents, 2) RO field support, 3) expanding reference materials for RO and CO use, 4) consistency meetings, 5) enhance CO and RO oversight of local programs and 5) enhance database management and data analysis.
• Assist with and review fiscal and personnel recommendations of the regional office, central office staff and assist with the preparation and maintenance of the overall DEMLR budget.
• Review and/or write, process, and draft as appropriate Civil Penalty Assessments. This requires thorough technical review of data, evidence and the development documents necessary for penalty assessment consideration and/or violation resolution.
• Responsible for providing information necessary to process civil penalty remissions requests, provide information to the Attorney General's Office necessary to provide support for proceedings in Office of Administrative Hearings, and as needed in other Court settings/proceedings.
• Provide information to Department and/or Attorney General's Office necessary to assist them with the development of legislation, rules, or proceedings.
• Special Project and initiatives – Work on special projects initiated by this position or as assigned by management.
• A valid driver's license is required to complete the duties of this position.
• The duties of this position will require travel statewide; overnight stays are possible.

The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections: Land Quality and Geological Survey. For more information, visit

The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs: Dam Safety Program authorized by the Dam Safety of 1967, Mining Program as authorized by the Mining Act of 1971, Sediment Program as authorized by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Stormwater Program as authorized by state statutes and the federal Clean Water Act. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General's Office.

DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the North Carolina Mining Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters.

The N.C. Geological Survey (NCGS) Section's mission is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science scientific information to address societal needs. This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The NCGS "...examines, surveys, and maps the geology, mineral resources, and topography of the state" and encourages the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government agencies for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina. The results of the NCGS research are documented in Bulletins, Open File Reports, Information Circulars, Special Publications, and Geologic Map Series. The NCGS along with DEMLR provide staff to the Oil and Gas Commission.

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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: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of six years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Must possess a valid Professional Engineer's (PE) License or obtain a valid PE License within nine (9) months of the start date for the position.

Obtaining and maintaining a valid PE license is a continuing condition of employment. Failure to obtain a valid PE license within 9 months of the position's start date will result in separation from employment.

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: Debra Windham Godwin

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