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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality logoNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Environmental Specialist II

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid

$53k–$81k/yr

Mid level

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Office of Continuous Improvement Job Classification Title Environmental Specialist II (NS) Position Number 65040411 Grade NC14 About Us The primary mission of the North Carol…

Skills: Regulatory Permitting, Technical Review, Environmental Stewardship, Water Quality Certification, Riparian Buffer Authorization

First Citizens Bank logoFirst Citizens Bank

Senior Building Automation Systems Integrator - (Raleigh, NC)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior$33M raised

Overview This is an in office role and will be located in the Raleigh, NC office. This position will provide daily assistance to the Manager of Building Automation Systems. Responsible for the installation, oversight, co…

Skills: Building Automation Systems, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Vendor Management, Project Management

IEM logoIEM

SME - Geospatial Analyst

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK

$90k–$115k/yr

Senior+

Position Summary: IEM is looking for a Full Time SME - Geospatial Analyst to service emergency management and recovery focused projects across the United States. Primary Location: Live anywhere that meets remote work req…

Skills: HEC-RAS 2D, GIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Hazus

Millennium Print Group, A Subsidiary of the Pokémon Company International logoMillennium Print Group, A Subsidiary of the Pokémon Company International

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we’re on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and …

Skills: Safety Audits, Hazard Assessments, Incident Investigation, OSHA Compliance, PPE Management

Kimley-Horn logoKimley-Horn

Experienced Civil EIT - Water Resources

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview Kimley-Horn's Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office is seeking a Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 2+ years of experience to join their Surface Water team. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities The s…

Skills: Surface Water Modeling, Hydrologic Modeling, Hydraulic Modeling, Flood Studies, Green Infrastructure Design

Canacre logoCanacre

Senior Environmental Scientist

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

About Us Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry …

Skills: Environmental Assessment, Report Preparation, Project Leadership, Field Data Collection, GIS

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality logoNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

PFAS Hydrogeologist

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid

$64k–$64k/yr

Mid level

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Waste Management Job Classification Title Geologist/Hydrogeologist (NS) Position Number 65038138 Grade NC18 About Us The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of E…

Skills: Hydrogeology, PFAS Sampling, Remedial Measures, Technical Guidance Development, Regulatory Compliance

ECS Group of Companies logoECS Group of Companies

Subsidiary Assistant Regional Manager

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior+

Responsibilities Build team-oriented relationships with geotechnical, construction materials testing, environmental, and facilities department managers and office managers to provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring …

Skills: Regional Management, Business Development, Financial Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership

ECS Group of Companies logoECS Group of Companies

Subsidiary Regional Manager

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior+

Responsibilities Build team-oriented relationships with geotechnical, construction materials testing, environmental, and facilities department managers and office managers to provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring …

Skills: Regional Management, Business Development, Financial Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership

Liberty Waste Solutions logoLiberty Waste Solutions

Customer Service Manager

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$70k–$85k/yr

Senior

Position Summary Liberty Waste Solutions is seeking a Customer Care Manager to build, lead, and standardize the Customer Care function across multiple locations within our service footprint. This is a build-and-lead posi…

Skills: Customer Service Management, KPI Development, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Employee Coaching

ECS Group of Companies logoECS Group of Companies

Senior Industrial Hygiene Project Manager

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Senior

Responsibilities Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final inv…

Skills: Project Management, Budget Management, Client Relationship Management, Environmental Reporting, Staff Mentoring

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality logoNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Environmental Program Consultant

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid

$64k–$99k/yr

Mid level

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Office of Continuous Improvement Job Classification Title Environmental Program Consultant (NS) Position Number 65040376 Grade NC18 About Us The primary mission of the North …

Skills: NPDES Permitting, Wastewater Management, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Review, Stakeholder Engagement

ms consultants, inc. logoms consultants, inc.

Senior Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater Treatment

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK

Senior

Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Treatment ms consultants, inc. Any ms offices or remote within EST Are you an experienced, creative, and motivated Engineer ready to make an impact or take the next step in your…

Skills: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Water Treatment Design, Wastewater Treatment Design, Hydraulic Analysis

Dewberry logoDewberry

Entry Level Landscape Architect

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect to join our landscape architecture department in our Raleigh, NC office. Our studio is highly collaborative and operates in a multidiscipli…

Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land F/X, Photoshop, Adobe Suite

GeoSonics logoGeoSonics

Field Technician

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

GeoSonics, Inc., an industry leading construction consulting company, specializing in pre-construction home inspections, seismic monitoring and community outreach is seeking a full-time, entry level Field Technician to j…

Skills: Pre-blast Inspections, Post-blast Inspections, Vibration Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Technical Report Writing

SRI Healthcare, LLC logoSRI Healthcare, LLC

Mender-1st Shift

Mebane, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

SRI Healthcare, LLC, a Subsidiary of NOVO Health Services offers a healthcare service that provides a total and unique opportunity for hospitals to source their Sustainable Reusable Sterile Packs as well as other sustain…

Skills: Sewing, Mending, Sewing Machine Operation, Heat Seal Machine Operation, Suture Testing

Pace® Analytical Services logoPace® Analytical Services

Courier

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Shift: Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM -and- Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and …

Skills: Safe Driving, Customer Service, Sample Transport, Documentation, Basic Computer Applications

Pace® Analytical Services logoPace® Analytical Services

Courier

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

Shift: Monday - Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward;…

Skills: Safe Driving, Customer Service, Sample Transport, Documentation, Basic Computer Applications

SodexoMagic logoSodexoMagic

Environmental Services / Custodial Manager 2

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site

$56k–$73k/yr

Mid level

Role Overview Use your best in class management skills to make a real impact on patient healing. Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services Manager 2 for UNC REX Healthcare located in Raleigh, NC that will oversee a tea…

Skills: Leadership, Custodial Management, Payroll Management, Hiring, Scheduling

Pace® Analytical Services logoPace® Analytical Services

Environmental Quality Manager

Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business …

Skills: Quality Systems Management, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Management, Continuous Improvement, Budget Administration

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Environmental Specialist II

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States • Hybrid

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  • $53k–$81k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • State Benefits, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Leave Options, Professional Development Opportunities, Insurance
  • Posted 1d ago
  • Apply by Jul 7
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support regulatory permitting by reviewing and approving infrastructure project designs, specifically 401 Water Quality Certifications and Riparian Buffer Authorizations. Perform on-site determinations for waters and wetlands and communicate findings to the public and government agencies.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of two years of related experience and a valid driver's license are required.

Full job description

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Office of Continuous Improvement

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

65040411

Grade

NC14

About Us

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.

Description of Work

This position is Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.

The primary purpose of the position is to support regulatory permitting via review and approval tasks necessary for implementation of certain infrastructure projects across all Division wide programs with a priority on those funded by American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA), S.L. 2023-134 and other assigned infrastructure projects. This position provides technical reviews of development project designs and plans that are submitted to the DWR as 401 Water Quality Certifications, Riparian Buffer Authorizations, and Major/Minor Exceptions approvals from the Riparian Buffer rules. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Review and issue approvals for 401 Water Quality Certifications, Riparian Buffer Authorizations, and other environmental approvals for the Division of Water Resources.

Perform on-site appeal determinations for the presence of waters and wetlands subject to the 401 rules and/or the riparian buffer rules.

Communicate with the public, regulated community, and other state and federal agencies and prepare written reports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:  $52,592 - $81,235

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the DEQ by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. 

Embedded within DEQ divisions, OCI works to develop and strengthen processes and workflows that support DEQ's mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, provides data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise.

The Division of Water Resources:

The Division of Water Resources is responsible for protecting North Carolina’s drinking, surface and groundwater for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including permitting issuance, investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, monitoring and field assessments, certifications, laboratory analysis and testing, planning, water quality standards management, educational outreach and other efforts. The Division comprises six Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting; Groundwater Resources, and Water Planning. Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

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. 

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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 two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jean Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

Related keywords

Environmental QualityWater ResourcesARPAInfrastructure ProjectsRiparian Buffer RulesWetlandsEnvironmental StewardshipRegulatory CompliancePermittingWater Quality StandardsField AssessmentsEnvironmental Science

About North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

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Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians.

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
LinkedIn followers
8,751

The NC 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 also works to advance an 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.

Offices: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, US

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How many Environmental & Sustainability jobs are open in Raleigh, NC right now?

There are currently 112 open environmental & sustainability positions in Raleigh, NC listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Environmental & Sustainability roles in Raleigh, NC?

Companies currently hiring include North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, ICF Consulting, Advanced Energy, AECOM, ANS, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Environmental & Sustainability jobs in Raleigh, NC?

Yes — 42 of the 112 open environmental & sustainability positions offer remote or hybrid work (9 remote, 33 hybrid).

How do I apply for Environmental & Sustainability jobs in Raleigh, NC?

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