This position is an entry level environmental specialist position located in the Central Office (CO) and will work in the areas of air quality emissions inventory and education/outreach. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to implement policy and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the annual development of the statewide emissions inventories used for permit fee assessment in air quality planning and tracking of emissions growth or reductions.
  • Coordinates resolution of technical questions raised regarding emissions calculations using technical judgment.
  • Provides resolution of issues and guidance regarding emissions factors and activity levels to be used in the development of the inventories using sound technical judgment and knowledge of process and control equipment.
  • Assesses the overall quality and completeness of the total inventory and various components.
• Writes technical reports, general correspondence, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and emissions inventories. Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information.
• Responsible for supporting air quality education and outreach activities, delivering lessons and activities to NC students, and communicating NC Air Awareness messages to the public.
• A valid NC Real ID Driver’s License is required. You must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain for employment.

The Division of Air Quality:
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

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.

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Recruitment Range: $ 43,500 - $43,500
This position is located at: 217 W. Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27603

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 resumes 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:

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  Documented experience with emission inventory data collection and/or processing.
• Documented experience providing environmental education activity demonstrations.

Management Preferences (not required to qualify for this position) :

• Knowledge of Federal and state air quality regulations as related to emission inventory work
• Applicant with strong written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills
• Workgroup leadership experience

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.