Dept of Environmental Quality

EnvironmentalSpecialistII

$53–66k North Carolina, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Environmental Specialist II at Dept of Environmental Quality. Skills: Water Quality, Environmental Permitting, Transportation Projects. Prepare written approvals. Review 401 Water Quality Certifications”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex issues; Resolve conflicts

Eligibility Requirements

Conduct field investigations, Exposure to inclement weather, Exposure to insects, Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, Occasional overnight travel, Traverse over rough terrain, Carry field equipment, Obtain and maintain Driver's License

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, 2 years of experience related to the area, Valid Driver's License

Nice to Have

NC Surface Water Identification and Training Certification (SWITC) course

What You'll Do.

Prepare written approvals

Review 401 Water Quality Certifications

Review Riparian Buffer Authorizations

Represent DWR at NCDOT 404/NEPA Merger meetings

Attend scoping meetings

Attend field site visits

Attend Merger Team meetings

Attend planning meetings

Attend public hearings

Review NCDOT wetland mitigation plans

Review NCDOT stream mitigation plans

Review NCDOT buffer mitigation plans

Conduct site inspections

Review and comment on NEPA documents

Review and comment on SEPA documents

Conduct onsite inspections of NCDOT stormwater BMPs

Serve as technical resource

Facilitate development of transportation projects

Provide technical input

Collaborate with team members

Collaborate with non-transportation staff

Assist with development of training programs

Assist with implementation of training programs

Provide technical assistance to NCDOT

Issue in-field permit modifications

Conduct field project reviews

Conduct onsite project reviews during construction

Serve as representative on task forces

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Relationships with team members; Regional DOT counterparts; Cross-divisional collaboration

Communication Scope

Technical resource

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