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Engineer II (Flexible/Hybrid)
*This posting is for multiple vacancies:
Positions 60035647, 60035657, 60035660 & 60035711.
You only need to apply once to be eligible for all four positions.*
This position is eligible for the Title V Air Permit Bonus Pilot Program pursuant to Session Law 2023-134 Section 12.17.
More information will be provided during the interview process.
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for an Engineer II.
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.
These Engineer II positions will write, review, confer, and negotiate the terms and conditions contained in Air Quality Permits issued by the Division of Air Quality Central Office Permitting Section under the authority given in 15A NCAC 02Q .0500 (Federally approved Title V Operating Permit Program) and 02D .0530 (Federally approved PSD Preconstruction Permit Program) as well as 02Q .0300 (Federally approved State Construction and Operation Permitting Program). Section personnel will work with technical industry personnel; consultants; attorneys; Department staff; other Federal, State, and local authorities; representatives of environmental advocacy groups, media; the general public; and others deemed necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review permit applications and prepare subsequent Title V and New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD) Permits and provide detailed supporting technical reviews.
- Review Notices of Intent to Construct (NOIs) and Applicability Determinations and subsequent issues of official DAQ responses to such requests.
- Participate in applicable NAA-NSR/PSD Pre-application Meetings and various internal DAQ Workgroups as well as participating as a presenter in conferences or workshops.
- Perform various TV Permitting Section processes such as updating events in PAM, ESM, and Documents Modules in IBEAM as required; Participation in at least two source inspections (accompanying the Site Inspector from the Regional Office) per review cycle and answering miscellaneous questions from the regulated community and public, as necessary, or refer comments to the appropriate party(ies), such as the Public Information Officer at the Raleigh Central Office, for response.
- Participate in special projects and assignments as necessary to support Division Management.
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the State’s citizens to protect and improve outdoor (ambient) air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit, and economic well-being of all. As a part of the Department of Environmental Quality, DAQ also enforces State and Federal air pollution regulations. The General Assembly enacts State air pollution laws, and the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) adopts most rules dealing with air quality. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated DAQ as the lead agency for enforcing federal laws and regulations dealing with air quality in North Carolina. 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: $59,752 - $77,554
This position is located at: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC
Requirements
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:
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Documented experience in environmental engineering and/or permitting.
- Demonstrated work experience approving complex engineering technical design, and/or program/project specifications.
- Documented experience writing engineering documents and/or reports.
Qualifications
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.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.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.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.
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- 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.
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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
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