Engineer I

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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 *These positions are 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.* *This posting is for multiple vacancies positions 65040188 and 65040330. * These positions implement drinking water projects portion of the DWSRF, State Drinking Water Reserves and other ongoing funding programs through the review of funding applications, engineering reports, bid documents, engineering drawings, calculations and specifications, and monitoring construction. These positions collaborate with individuals, municipalities, engineering consulting firms, interest groups, other units within the Division, other divisions within the Department, and the State Water Infrastructure Authority. These positions manage construction for funded projects and serve as liaisons for the program to municipalities, consulting engineers, organizations, and the Division. Other Key Responsibilities: Project management for the life cycle of a range of drinking water infrastructure projects of varying complexity. Assist funding recipients (e.g., LGUs, private utilities, etc.) from project initiation to closeout. Complete timely and detailed basic-to-intermediate level engineering reviews of engineering reports, plans and specifications, requested addenda, etc. Review construction bid and contract documents and participate in pre-construction conferences. Document project construction observations and progress. Participate in training and outreach activities to promote the funding programs and long-term solutions for local government water infrastructure needs. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $89,561 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 and state 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. Division of Water Infrastructure The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) administers water, wastewater and stormwater funding programs in the Department of Environmental Quality according to Federal and State laws, including the Water Infrastructure Fund as described in NCGS 159G and the Community Development Block Grants for water and wastewater infrastructure (CDBG-I). Water Infrastructure Fund programs include the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), the state Viable Utility Reserve (VUR), the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investment (LASII), the State Wastewater Reserve, and the State Drinking Water Reserve. DWI supports the State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) which awards federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. DWI assists eligible applicants in meeting drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater needs to protect public health and the state's water resources. Drinking Water Projects Unit The Drinking Water Projects Unit (DWPU) is responsible for overseeing drinking water projects funded by the Division (except for CDBG-I). Projects may include the full range of water infrastructure construction and planning efforts to rehabilitate, replace or expand water treatment plants and distribution syste

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Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Office of Continuous Improvement Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS) Position Number 65040330 Grade NC16

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