Engineer III

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 This Express Engineer III performs complex reviews of erosion and sediment control permit applications under both the Express and Standard Review processes to determine inadequacy and compliance. 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 4 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 start by telephone and through written correspondence. This position requires the ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects. Position does require travel to and from various project sites and dams. This position has a high volume of work with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications, completes timely and detailed reviews of engineering plan submittal
• Ensures timely and detailed review of engineering drawing and specifications for compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and 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 clients.
• Meeting with applicants and their consultants to facilitate project development, design, construction, and ultimately permit approval and site compliance.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $97,361
• 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:
• 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.
• encourages the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government agencies for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina. The results of the

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Additional Information

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Energy, Mineral , Land Resources Job Classification Title Engineer III (NS) Position Number 60032507 Grade NC20

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