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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 9 hours ago

Environmental Specialist I

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $64K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to providing environmental stewardship for the health of North Carolinians. The Environmental Specialist I role involves providing public health expertise to non-community public water supply systems and enforcing drinking water regulations through inspections and technical assistance.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Sanitary surveys (inspections) of non-community public water systems

On-site field investigations and evaluations of non-community public water systems

Investigate and assist in resolving maximum contaminant level violations

Maintain, coordinate, and upgrade regional database for non-community public water systems

Provide technical and regulatory assistance to owners, operators, and customers of non-community public water systems in the region

Prepare written correspondence/reports

Qualification

Public health expertiseEnvironmental regulationsField investigationsDatabase managementTechnical assistanceTactJudgmentComputer proficiencyWritten communication

Required

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

Ability to handle with tact, consistency, and sound judgment the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services and enforcement

Occasional overnight travel

Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection

Ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations

Tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances

Proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets

Valid driver's license