Time-Limited Environmental Program Consultant - Rule Making & Compliance (Flexible/Hybrid)

State of North Carolina • Full-time • Remote (North Carolina, United States) • $59.75k - $82.16k / year • 3d ago

Salary: $59,752.00 - $104,566.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type: Time-Limited Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 24-10088 DWR65039608

Department: Dept of Environmental Quality

Division: Water Resources

Opening Date: 11/15/2024

Closing Date: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Environmental Program Consultant

Position Number: 65039609

Section: Public Water Supply/Compliance Services Branch

Salary Grade: NC18

Recruitment Range: $59,752 - $82,159

Description of Work

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

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Time-Limited Environmental Program Consultant - Rule Making & Compliance.

* This is a time-limited position.

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

Although the length of time the position will be active cannot be determined,
it has the potential to extend up to three (3) years (36 months).

If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position,
you may inquire at the interview. *

* This is a REPOST for Position DWR65039069

Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *

Full time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits

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.

This position in the Compliance Services Branch of the Division of Water Resources Public Water Supply Section helps ensure that all public water supply (PWS) systems statewide are in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and other related rules and regulations. This TL EPC - Rule Making & Compliance position assists with implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), specializing in requirements of the daycare and school sampling programs.

Position requires the ability to comprehend and properly interpret regulatory documents, perform detailed review and analysis of data sets, evaluate data and identify relationships and trends conducive to system evaluation and improvement, and effectively communicate regulatory and technical information to a range of audiences (little to no subject matter knowledge to subject matter experts). Site visits require the ability to navigate through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions, including exposure to heat/cold/inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects. May drive state vehicles; NC Driver's License required. Occasional overnight travel required.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Rule Specialist

Ensure rules of responsibility are properly implemented and consistently applied to protect public health
Read, review, and understand federal and state drinking water regulations and Public Water Supply Section policies
Review spreadsheets and analyze reports and predictive modeling/statistical methods proposals; ensure all proposals and reports meet criteria set forth in NC's guidance document, and obtain clarification when needed
Provide regulatory guidance, citations, and policies to system owners/operators; enforce testing requirements; track and evaluate systems' compliance; assist in the preparation of enforcement documents and issue notices of violation and other written notifications
Respond to phone calls and written inquiries within timeframes established by the Division

Regulatory Consultation and Outreach

Develop guidelines and presentations related to the requirements of the daycare and school sampling programs for both internal and external use
Provide training to internal and external entities to improve knowledge base and understanding concerning compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the NC Drinking Water Act, and other related rules and regulations
Provide accurate, up-to-date advice, recommendations, and assistance to water system owners, managers, operators, laboratory representatives, consulting engineers, and Public Water Supply Section staff on regulatory and technical matters related to water quality, monitoring requirements, treatment processes, and other drinking water rule requirements

System-Specific Assistance

Train Regional Office staff to identify and overcome challenges in providing technical assistance for water systems that must meet new LCRI requirements (Service Line Inventory, schools and daycares, etc.)
Work collaboratively to develop strategies to improve water systems' compliance and reduce violations and penalties, and perform Compliance Assistance Team (CAT) visits
Notify targeted water systems of upcoming compliance deadlines; make inquiries, as necessary, for providing assistance to systems to resolve outstanding compliance issues and help them return to compliance

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, Water Quality NPDES Permitting, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

DWR's Public Water Supply (PWS) Section promotes public health by ensuring that safe, potable water is available in adequate quantities to the residents and visitors of North Carolina served by PWS systems by assuring that such systems are properly located, constructed, operated, and maintained. PWS systems provide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year. The section has branches and programs for: implementation of the mandates of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; review and approval of plans and specifications for new and expanding or improving PWS systems; inspections, investigations, and technical assistance; emergency responses and complaint investigations; source water assessment, protection, and wellhead protection; capacity development; and administration of an operating fee permit program.

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. 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.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Recruitment Range: $59,752 - $82,159
This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Archdale Building)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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 résumés 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 regulations, laws, policies, and/or procedures related to environmental requirements or programs
Demonstrated experience reviewing and/or analyzing data sets
Demonstrated experience preparing and/or delivering presentations

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

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 (3) years of experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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: https://www.naces.org/members.

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: Deborah Williams at or 919-707-9195.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support help line at 855-524-5627 or email

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials (if any) in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a résumé is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above.

Yes, I understand

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The recruiting range for these positions is limited to $59,752 - $82,159. I am aware that if offered one of these positions, the maximum salary offer will be limited to $82,159.