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  Req#: 4916839
  Salary: $50,633.00 - $68,857.00 Annually
  Location : Wake County, NC
  Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 25-05534 DWR60035290
  Department: Dept of Environmental Quality
  Division: Water Resources
  Opening Date: 06/24/2025
  Closing Date: 7/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
  Job Class Title: Environmental Specialist II
  Position Number: 60035290
  Section: Water Resources/Plan Modeling
  Salary Grade: NC14
  
  Description of Work
  Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
  DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist II.
  *This is a REPOST of position 60035290.
  
  Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *
  It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
  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.
  The Environmental Specialist II performs water quality modeling, statistical, and GIS analyses consistent with planning section goals and state and federal regulations and provides recommendations to other DWR programs.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, review, evaluate, and update water quality models with an emphasis on receiving water quality and estuarine models such as WASP, EFDC, Qual2K, and CE-Qual-W2.
  • Review list of impaired waters and coordinate with other state and local programs to conduct appropriate follow-up activities such as development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) or Nutrient Management Strategies.
  • Gather, analyze, interpret, and report on water quality and quantity data.
  • Apply programming tools (e.g., R, SAS, JMP, python) for processing and summarizing data and model output.
  • Provide technical support regarding water quality and quantity modeling to DWR staff, local governments, and other agencies.
  • Present results and recommendations to DWR staff, local governments, and other stakeholders.
  The Division of Water Resources (DWR):
  The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for protecting North Carolina's drinking, surface and ground water for all waterbodies including lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. This environmental stewardship is accomplished through actions including issuing permits, 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 five Sections: Water Quality Regional Operations; Water Sciences; Public Water Supply; Water Quality Permitting and Water Planning. Learn more by visitingDivision of Water Resources.
  
  The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
  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. 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.
  
  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 is located at: 512 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  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.
  
  • Demonstrated experience developing, utilizing and/or updating water quality models such as those with a focus on nutrients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and/or procedures related to water quality environmental programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, or evaluating data pertaining to water quality.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations in oral and written form.
  
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  
  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 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.
  Supplemental and Contact Information
  
  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.
  
  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
  • 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.
  • If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
  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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tamara Cherry at 919-707-9202 or
  
  For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
  NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
  For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
  
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  To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed in the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above.
  • Yes, I understand
  
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  The recruiting range for this position is limited to $50,633 - $68,857. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $68,857.
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