Engineer I

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Engineer I (NS)

Position Number

60035805

Grade

NC16

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 Engineer I position is an entry level engineering position located in the Raleigh Central Office (RCO) and works in the area of Title V air quality permitting. The Engineer I performs Title V air permit application reviews, schedules meetings with applicants, consultants and other interested parties to discuss issues associated with those applications and participates in any special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews permit applications and prepares subsequent Title V Permits and provides detailed supporting technical reviews.
• Reviews Notices of Intent to Construct (NOIs) and Applicability Determinations and subsequent issues of official DAQ responses to such requests.
• Performing various TV Permitting Section processes such as updating events in PAM, ESM, and Documents Modules in IBEAM as required; Participating in at least four site visits per review cycle; Answering miscellaneous questions from the regulated community and public, as necessary, or refer comments to the appropriate parties, such as the Public Information Officer at the Raleigh Central Office, for response.
• Participates in special projects and assignments as necessary to support Division Management.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:  $57,983 - $57,983

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

Supplemental Information:

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

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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 an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

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:

Cassey Beal

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov