Engineer I (NS) The primary purpose of this Engineer I position, assigned to the Facility Management Branch, is to provide project oversight of permitted hazardous waste management facilities within the Hazardous Waste Section. This position will provide project oversight of permitted hazardous waste management facilities. This position will be responsible for ensuring facility owners and operators maintain compliance with permits and perform corrective measures where hazardous waste releases have contaminated environmental media. This position will review permit applications, remedial investigation work plans and reports, and corrective action documents, interact with fellow staff, facility personnel and their representatives, various stakeholders, and the general public, issue written correspondence, permits, and other legal mechanisms required for the facilities, conduct field reconnaissance as needed, and keep track of project details and activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform technical reviews and evaluations of RCRA corrective action documents and oversee groundwater compliance for hazardous waste management facilities.
Review and modify closure and post-closure plans and conduct technical reviews and evaluations of hazardous waste management permit applications.
Interact with EPA Region 4 and department personnel.
Provide technical information to the public and facilities.
Keep track of facility compliance activities and progress on projects.
Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $63,124 This position is located at Green Square Complex, 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC.
Important:
This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://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 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.
