Environmental Specialist I

AgencyDept of Environmental Quality

DivisionFacilities Health , Safety

Job Classification TitleEnvironmental Specialist I (NS)

Position Number65043203

GradeNC12

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 WorkThis position is in the DEQ Stewardship Program which is responsible for monitoring and managing Department-held conservation properties, easements, and agreements. These properties, easements, and agreements include those generated through the DEQ Division of Mitigation Services, dedications and registry agreements established through the Nature Preserves Act, and other conservation properties managed by the Department. Program activities include monitoring, study, enforcement, and site-management for the purposes of protecting the ecological integrity of these conservation properties.

The Field Representative is responsible for the monitoring, management, and protection of DEQ conservation easements and properties. Duties include landowner communications, easement compliance inspections, monitoring report review, contract management, boundary marking, and coordination with stakeholders and other interested parties. Regular in-state travel, occasional overnight travel, and arduous field work are required of the occupant of this position.

Key Responsibilities

Steward conservation properties and easements in accordance with Department procedures, recorded deed agreements, and site-specific management plans.

Perform conservation boundary inspections and refresh conservation boundary marking.

Perform quality assurance investigations of contractor-reported findings.

Interact regularly with team members and DEQ legal staff to determine courses of action for resolving cases of easement trespass and damage.

Communicate with landowners and interested parties regarding easement field inspections, post-inspection follow-up, and resolution of cases of easement trespass and damage.

Maintain geospatial data, landowner contact information, monitoring reports, management plans, and other relevant conservation site information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $63,147.00

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

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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

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 one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; 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:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov