Engineer II Salary $51,895.00 - $93,346.00 Annually Location Beaufort County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Environmental Quality Job Number 19-00074 EML60032514 Closing 1/18/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work Recruitment Range: $51,895 - $66,763 DEPARTMENT INFORMATION The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) primary mission is to protect North Carolina's environment and natural resources. In executing this mission, DEQ operates with the broad-based understanding that the following three fundamental principles are integral components of its protective mandate: Fundamental Philosophy, Fundamental Economics, and Fundamental Science. Ultimately, a collaborative stewardship among the citizens, government regulators, and the business community will maintain and enhance North Carolina's environment and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone living in or visiting our great state. To learn more about the Department of Environmental Quality please visit our website at http://deq.nc.gov/. DIVISION INFORMATION The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) is responsible for the administration of FOUR regulatory programs: Dam Safety Program as authorized by the Dam Safety of 1967, Mining Program as authorized by the Mining Act of 1971, Sediment Program as authorized by the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and Stormwater Program as authorized by state statutes and the federal Clean Water Act. DEMLR collects permit fees and issues permits for mines, dams, sedimentation control for construction sites, and stormwater permits for various activities and refers enforcement cases to the Attorney General's Office. DEMLR is responsible for scheduling, organizing and transcribing minutes of the Mining Committee of the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission and the Sedimentation Control Commission as well as reporting to the Environmental Management Commission regarding dam safety and stormwater matters. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION This position serves as an Assistant Regional Engineer/Environmental Engineer to the Washington Regional Office. The primary purpose of this position is to perform in-depth reviews of erosion and sedimentation control plan applications and stormwater permits and as well as provide preliminary review of dam safety and mine reclamation plans which require engineering, hydrological studies, soil analysis,and technical writing and interpersonal skills. This position also requires the ability and experience to make site inspections related to all four programs (Erosion & Sedimentation, Stormwater, Dam Safety and Mining) that may lead to enforcement of their related regulatory laws. This position also dedicates up to 50% of their workload to the Express Permitting Program for Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permits that again requires extensive engineering, hydrological studies, soil analysis, and technical writing and interpersonal skills experience in order to facilitate timely decisions. Requires scheduling plan review meetings with applicants and other participating agencies. Requires technical expertise to make informed decisions regarding the plan's disposition, technical and regulatory concepts and the interpretation of environmental statutes, regulations, and policies. Leads collaborative efforts in complex and difficult situations in order to achieve work goals; provides testimony as an expert. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit. Information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must possess and the application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Ability to evaluate and approve a broad range of moderately complex permits and/or plans, primarily in stormwater and erosion and sedimentation control. Ability to make decisions on moderately complex engineering matters; review moderately complex information submitted for regulatory compliance and determine whether requirements are met for the Stormwater Program, Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, Dam Safety Law, and/or Mining Act. Ability to express moderately complex engineering and regulatory concepts to internal and external customers in the interpretation of environmental statutes, regulations, and policy and regulation development in a clear, concise and organized manner, both verbally and in writing. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of engineering used in the review, oversight, analysis, or inspection of plans, permits or projects in the areas of stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, dam safety, and mining. Must be able to physically able to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions, including exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery and insects. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state application. "SEE ATTACHED RESUME" WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. To be minimally qualified for this position, an applicant must possess the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements AND all the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies listed. It is important that all relevant education and work experience is documented on the application and that all questions associated with the application are answered completely. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. It multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Please upload a copy of college transcripts, if applicable or submit to the address noted below by 5:00 PM on the closing date to be considered. All degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Persons eligible for veteran's preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a hiring range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Learn more about the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) by visiting . Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 4-6 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. For additional information, please contact: Debra Godwin Human Resources Manager 919-707-9232 debra.godwin@ncdenr.gov For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 I UNDERSTAND that DEQ requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application. Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements. 02 If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $51,895 -$66,763? Yes No 03 Which of the following statements best describes your education, training, and experience level for this position? (This must be documented on your application to receive work credit.) Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined as an Engineering Intern (A person who complies with the requirements for education, experience and character, and has passed an examination on the fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. None of the above 04 How many years of environmental engineering experience do you have? (Experience must be indicated on the application to receive credit). More than 5 years 3-5 years 1-2 years Less than 1 year 05 Do you have the ability to assist in plan reviews and inspections? Yes No 06 Do you have the ability to walk through rough and uneven terrain and work in unfavorable conditions including exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, fumes, machinery, and insects? Yes No 07 Do you have a Valid Drivers' License? Yes No Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website