Job Description

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I.

This position currently qualifies for a 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.

This position will work in the air monitoring section of the ARO. The position will monitor ambient air at numerous air monitoring locations. The position also inspections Vapor Recovery systems at gasoline stations and bulk gasoline distributers. The position also responds to numerous citizen complaints, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operate and maintain ambient air quality monitors as assigned including ozone, PM2.5, SO2, and wet deposition, per established quality assurance plans, DAQ policy, and standard operating procedures.
• Primary inspector and regional expert for Vapor Recovery inspections in the field office.
• Citizen Complaints regarding air quality.
• Provides technical assistance to regulated facilities, partner agencies, and the general public with regard to air monitoring data.

The Division of Air Quality:

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. 

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: $45,926 - $67,099 

This position is located at: NC Department of Environmental Quality Asheville Regional Office, 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina.

The 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: 

• Documented experience working with ambient air monitoring and air monitoring procedures.. 
• Knowledge of air regulations and their application to industrial process.
• Documented technical writing experience. 
• Documented experience performing self-directed work.

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; 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 .

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Michelle Koellermeier at  Michelle.koellermeier@deq.nc.gov.

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