Jobs
>
Raleigh

    Environmental Program Consultant - Raleigh, United States - State of North Carolina

    Default job background
    Description
    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

    DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant.

    It is 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 Environmental Program Consultant reviews land-based animal feeding operations, provides technical expertise to the AFO program in the review, development, and management of the animal waste management permitting program, and assists in the development of the requirements that the regulated community must follow to protect water quality and the environment.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Review animal waste applications with respect to the adequacy of the site and soils proposed to be used for land application of animal waste.
    • Follow-up compliance and enforcement activities for animal operations in the state.
    • Review sites associated with non-compliant facilities that have caused environmental harm and facilities with certified plans that are inadequate to meet state requirements.
    • Review detailed technical information and analyze and report inaccuracies to the supervisor for resolution.
    • Serve as technical resource to Section staff and assist the Section with special assignments.
    • Serve as a technical resource for and communicate technical and regulatory information to divisional staff, permittees, general public, and clients from other state and federal divisions.


    The Animal Feeding Operations Program within the Water Quality Permitting Section has regulated animal operations (swine, cattle, and poultry with liquid waste management system etc.) and established siting requirements for application setbacks from property boundaries and perennial streams since 1992.

    AFO is responsible for permitting and compliance activities across the state and provides customer service and technical assistance to permittees, general public, industry, and government agencies.

    Staff is responsible for development of general permits or permit template language; permit application reviews and permit issuance; certification and/or authorizations; determination of the compliance status of permitted and regulated activities; and the initiation of enforcement actions and legal orders.


    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; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

    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.

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


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

    This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC Archdale Building)


    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 statutes, laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies that govern or influence environmental and/or natural resource management programs.
    • Demonstrated experience organizing or supervising the work of others.
    • Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and/or evaluating data, reports, or proposals pertaining to water quality or other environmental programs.
    • Demonstrated experience reviewing or designing permit applications and/or plans.
    • Demonstrated experience communicating technical information to clients, municipal/local officials, or the public using written and/or oral communication skills.


    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 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.


    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:


    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

    For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telewo Environmental, Consultant, Pr ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. - This is a REPOST of position Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. - It is full-time Environmental, Consultant, Program, Ope ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today Central Engineering is seeking an energized, collaborative, solution and team-oriented Sustainable Land Use Program Manager to assist our team in a Environmental, Program, Consul ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. This is a full- time position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. - This position curre Environmental, Consultant, Pr ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Salary Grade: NC 18 Salary Range: $59,752.00 $104,566.00 This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Environmental Analysis Unit supports development of sustainable trans Environmental, Consultant, Prog ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? · DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. · * This is a REPOST of position · Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. * · It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? · DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. · This is a REPOST of position · Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. * · It is full-time (40 hours per week) with Stat ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today · Central Engineering is seeking an energized, collaborative, solution and team-oriented Sustainable Land Use Program Manager to assist our team in attaining the next level of ex ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today · Central Engineering is seeking an energized, collaborative, solution and team-oriented Sustainable Land Use Program Manager to assist our team in attaining the next level of ex ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Consultant. - These are time-limited positions. They are full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited Environmental, Program, Consul ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Solutions, Program, Consultan ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    This role will direct compliance activities related to the Divisions revenue cycle. Such activities will include negotiating contracts with payers and evaluating/monitoring facility readiness/compliance with contract requirements. Coordinate the cre Consultant, Program, Service, ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    REPOST · This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). ...


  • State of North Carolina Raleigh, United States

    This role will direct compliance activities related to the Division's revenue cycle. Such activities will include negotiating contracts with payers and evaluating/monitoring facility readiness/compliance with contract requirements. Coordinate the creation/revision of revenue cycl ...

  • Caterpillar

    Program Consultant

    6 days ago


    Caterpillar Cary, United States

    **Career Area:** · Product Support · **Job Description:** · **Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.** · When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do · but also about each other. · We are the makers, problem solvers ...


  • State of North Carolina Wake County, United States

    Repost. This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High De Consultant, Solutions, Progra ...

  • The Cason Group

    Benefits Counselor

    2 weeks ago


    The Cason Group Raleigh, United States

    The Cason Group serves insurance professionals by delivering creative sales and service solutions that exceed expectations through Group Benefits, Individual Medical, and Financial Services. · **Job Title**: Benefits Counselor · **Division**: Group Benefits · **Location**: Raleig ...

  • Actalent

    Senior Lab Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Actalent Raleigh, United States Full time

    The Analytical Method Lifecycle High Level Associate will support the overall management and delivery of phase appropriate analytical method verification/qualification/validation and method transfer between stakeholders of our client and their customers. The Method Lifecycle Anal ...

  • Actalent

    Medical Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Actalent Raleigh, United States Full time

    Description: · The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities.1. Performs ro ...

  • Actalent

    Medical Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Actalent Raleigh, United States Full time

    Description: · The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities. · 1. Performs ...