N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago
Environmental Specialist I
Beaufort County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $47K/yrThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Environmental Specialist I will operate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment, perform inspections of industrial facilities, and respond to citizen complaints regarding air quality issues.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain ambient monitoring equipment for particulate (PM10, PM2.5), ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and hydrocarbons at remote monitoring shelters
Maintain consistent scheduling of monitoring tasks and follow strict state and federal recordkeeping and standard operating procedures
Conduct review and validation of monitoring data in accordance with required timelines
Perform on-site inspections and compliance assurance visits at a variety of industrial facilities (from simple to complex) to determine compliance with State and Federal rules, permit requirements and emission limitations
Evaluate facility submitted air emissions inventory reports and other periodic compliance reports and conducts stack test observations. Must obtain and maintain visible emissions (EPA Method 9) certification to perform opacity evaluations
Respond to citizen complaints pertaining to open burning, dust, odors and other air quality concerns to determine compliance with State and Federal rules
Write technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents
Exercise effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information
Qualification
Required
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
Strong computer skills
Excellent customer relation skills
Independent judgment
Decision-making ability
Adaptability to implement policy and regulatory changes
Valid driver's license
Ability to operate monitoring equipment in accordance with established state and federal standards and requirements
Ability to ensure data integrity
Ability to perform timely repair of instrumentation
Ability to maintain records
Ability to perform inspections of industrial facilities to determine their compliance with air quality permit conditions and applicable state and federal regulations
Ability to investigate citizen complaints concerning odor, illegal burning, and fugitive dust
Ability to write technical reports, general correspondence, compliance letters, enforcement reports, and other technical documents
Effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information
Benefits
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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