Program Coordinator III

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Nc · Wake County, NC

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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 This position in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service's Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) provides technical assistance, conducts research, and pursues other activities to build statewide recycling infrastructure, recycling market and business development, and recycling business recruitment to support the state's circular economy. Clients may include large-scale manufacturers, recycling and material processors, waste, compost, and recycling haulers, international, regional, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and other waste generators.

Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of DEQ's strategic efforts to reduce waste and foster economic growth statewide.

Serve as a technical resource on recycled material supply, operational and equipment options, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses.

Assist existing manufacturing companies to expand the use of secondary (recycled) materials in the production of new products.

Review grant funding applications and participate in grant award decision-making, establish grant contracts, and oversee the implementation of assigned grant projects.

Conduct studies and research to guide technical assistance, training, and materials development to help recycling markets expand and improve their recycling operational capacity.

Conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices and business expansion opportunities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $53,285.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position close s .

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 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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Recruiter:

Malik Akim Ragler

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov

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