Engineer III

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Division

Job Classification Title

Engineer III (NS)

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NC20

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Description of Work

The Engineer III is a technical and engineering advisor to the Chair of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) and reports to the Director of the Management Commission. This position will provide engineering analysis and regulatory advice on a full range of matters concerning North Carolina’s environmental regulatory programs with a focus on water-related issues including but not limited to stormwater, wastewater, and water-related permitting programs.

The position supports the EMC’s direct and delegated responsibilities by providing engineering review of DEQ rulemaking proposals, permit program assessments, and technical analyses bearing upon the Commission’s statutory obligations.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Review proposed rules, engineering design standards, and technical criteria for regulatory sufficiency and technical integrity, including fiscal notes and engineering assumptions embedded in rulemaking packages.

Conduct independent assessments of permit programs, technical guidelines, and engineering standards delegated by the Commission to DEQ, identifying gaps in Commission oversight and recommending corrective action.

Analyze engineering submittals, modeling studies, and technical reports bearing upon matters before the Commission, and prepare written assessments suitable for executive decision-making.

Track proposed federal regulatory actions, and scientific developments bearing upon EMC program areas, and alert the EMC to technical implications and regulatory risks.

Convey engineering principles, regulatory analysis, rulemaking implications, and strategic options for executive decision-makers.

Evaluate treatment system designs, effluent characterization studies, and nutrient loading analyses associated with NPDES point-source permitting matters, assessing consistency with water quality standards,

Analyze technical documents bearing upon impaired-waters assessments, TMDL methodologies, and proposed standards revisions, and prepare written assessments identifying technical deficiencies for Commission deliberation.

Track and assess emerging contaminant developments as they bear upon North Carolina’s water programs; evaluate the engineering and scientific basis for proposed monitoring and regulatory response measures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:  $70,478 - $123,336

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. 

The Environmental Management Commission:

The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House and Commissioner of Agriculture. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air and water

resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the medical profession, agriculture, engineering, fish and wildlife, groundwater, air, and water pollution control,

municipal or county government and the public at large.

The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality, including the Divisions of Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management and Water Resources.

The creation, duties, and powers of the Environmental Management Commission are found in, among others, N.C.G.S. §§ 143B‑282 and 143-214.1.

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

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; 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.

A valid driver's license is required.

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.

Recruiter:

Jean Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

JEAN.BUCHANAN@DEQ.NC.GOV