Environmental Specialist I

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to providing environmental stewardship for the health of North Carolinians. The Environmental Specialist I role involves providing public health expertise to non-community public water supply systems and enforcing drinking water regulations through inspections and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Sanitary surveys (inspections) of non-community public water systems
• On-site field investigations and evaluations of non-community public water systems
• Investigate and assist in resolving maximum contaminant level violations
• Maintain, coordinate, and upgrade regional database for non-community public water systems
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to owners, operators, and customers of non-community public water systems in the region
• Prepare written correspondence/reports

Skills

• 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to handle with tact, consistency, and sound judgment the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services and enforcement
• Occasional overnight travel
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and move wellhead covers and wellhead tops for inspection
• Ability to walk several miles through rough terrain, over hills or ditches, during field investigations
• Tolerate exposure to loud noise, extreme weather conditions, insects, small animals, snakes, and chemical substances
• Proficiency with computers, internet research, word processing software and spreadsheets
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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