DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Future engineering graduates may apply and be considered for this position prior to the conferment of the engineering degree. To be eligible, applicants must supply official university transcripts documenting conferment of the engineering degree before commencing employment. In addition, the successful applicant must commence employment within 30 days of job acceptance.
Recruitment Range: $48,051 - $53,471
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) primary mission is to protect North Carolina's environment and natural resources. In executing this mission, DEQ operates with the broad-based understanding that the following three fundamental principles are integral components of its protective mandate: Fundamental Philosophy, Fundamental Economics, and Fundamental Science. Ultimately, a collaborative stewardship among the citizens, government regulators, and the business community will maintain and enhance North Carolina's environment and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone living in or visiting our great state. To learn more about the Department of Environmental Quality please visit our website at http://deq.nc.gov/
DIVISION INFORMATION
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections: Land Quality and Geological Survey.
- The Land Quality Section is responsible for the administration of FOUR regulatory programs: Dam Safety Program as authorized by the Dam Safety 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 Mining Committee of the North Carolina Mining and Energy 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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
This position serves as an Assistant Regional Engineer that reviews erosion and sedimentation control plans and provides preliminary review of dam safety, mine reclamation, and stormwater plans. Two other very important purposes of this position are making inspections and leading a team of Land Quality Environmental Specialists within the regional office. Other important duties are handling citizen inquiries, complaints and documenting enforcement actions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit. Information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.**
Qualified applicants must possess and the application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Basic knowledge and ability to understand and apply the basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review and permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.
- Ability to prepare/review small or less complex engineering/technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs; ability to make recommendations to higher level engineers or managers on project concerns/issues.
- Ability to present detailed technical information, guidelines and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Future engineering graduates may apply and be considered for this position prior to the conferment of the engineering degree. To be eligible, applicants must supply official university transcripts documenting conferment of the engineering degree before commencing employment. In addition, the successful applicant must commence employment within 30 days of job acceptance.
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application. "SEE ATTACHED RESUME" WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application.
To be minimally qualified for this position, an applicant must possess the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements AND all the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies listed. It is important that all relevant education and work experience is documented on the application and that all questions associated with the application are answered completely.
Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. It multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Please upload a copy of college transcripts, if applicable or submit to the address noted below by 5:00 PM on the closing date to be considered. All degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
Persons eligible for veteran's preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a hiring range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Learn more about the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) by visiting http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 4-6 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.
For additional information, please contact:
Debra Godwin
Human Resources Manager
919-707-9232