Description
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 Work
This position will manage the Division’s Fayetteville Regional Office to ensure that all Division Program regulatory goals of environmental protection and public response are administered for Sedimentation Control, Dam Safety, Mining, Stormwater, Oil & Gas and Wind Energy related activities. This position will also provide technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment for the programs under the authority of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. Day to day activities include:
Ensuring that erosion control plans, mine applications, industrial and State (Post-construction) stormwater applications and dam safety plans are adequately reviewed within time limits as set by General Statutes and in-house policies and procedures.
Issuing enforcement letters/notices and review and refer all enforcement action requests to the Central Office. The Regional Engineer has final responsibility to issue enforcement documents such as Notice of Violations, Letter of Deficiencies, etc. to notify responsible persons that they are in violation as well as to review all requests for enforcement actions for regulatory appropriateness and accuracy, decide what type of enforcement actions should be requested.
Reviewing legal enforcement documents, reviewing, and evaluating local erosion and local erosion and sedimentation control programs within the Region to determine their effectiveness and compliance with the N.C. Sedimentation Control Commission and the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
Expediting erosion control plan submittal reviews with other State and Federal Agencies. This position also provides input to other agencies regarding interpretation of laws and regulations of the Section’s four programs.
Provides information to the public by conducting workshops and educational lectures, demonstrations to local government personnel, contractors, developers, and engineers. Preparation and distribution of informational packets, letters, and other useful methods of public education. The Regional Engineer must continue professional development by attending job related functions, classes, seminars, and other educational programs.
Manage and Supervise the programs and staff assigned to the Regional Office. This includes hiring, determining workload balance, workplan development and review of staff performance and all assigned administrative job duties associated with maintenance of the Regional Office.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range
$73,096 - $109,394
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
Supplemental Information
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections: Land Quality and Geological Survey. For more information: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources
The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of four regulatory programs: Dam Safety program as authorized by the Dam Safety Act 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.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
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.
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: Jennifer Jeanne Baker
Recruiter Email: hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov
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.
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification Requires registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
