Engineer I

About the role

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 The Engineer I performs reviews of Erosion and Sediment Control plans under the standard review process to determine adequacy and compliance. Position performs reviews, schedules and conducts meetings with applicants, consultants, and other interested parties to discuss project feasibility/design and/or compliance with sedimentation laws and rules. Inspects sites/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR's four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety, and Mining. Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to Environmental Specialists before, during, and after project site inspections, and answers questions from the regulated community, responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public at the site by telephone and through written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittals.
• Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawings and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and good engineering practices.
• Performs inspections of sites/facilities regulated under each of DEMLR's four programs: Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, Dam Safety, and Mining.
• Advises and provides engineering guidance and written technical/compliance documentation to staff and applicants.
• Meets with applicants and their consultants to facility project development, design, construction and ultimately permit approval and site compliance.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Recruitment Range: $57, 983 - $61,405
• Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
• Supplemental Information
• The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) is comprised of two Sections: Land Quality and Geological Survey. For more information: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources
• DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the North Carolina Mining Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://st

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Additional Information

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Energy, Mineral , Land Resources Job Classification Title Engineer I (NS) Position Number 65034107 Grade NC16

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