Meteorologist

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Meteorologist (NS)

Position Number

60035627

Grade

NC18

About Us

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 position is an entry level Meteorologist position located in the Division of Air Quality’s Central Office in Raleigh and will work in the areas of air quality compliance and permitting. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent customer relation skills, independent judgment, decision-making ability, and adaptability to policy and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities:
•Performs atmospheric dispersion modeling and modeling review to evaluate the compliance status with respect to state and federal air regulations, the permitting requirements, and the emission limitations.
•Provide support to the Permitting Section and other Division and Departmental groups by evaluating expected air quality impacts from a variety of emission sources.
•Writes technical reports, general correspondence, and other technical documents, and serves as an advisor to air quality staff, industry representatives, state and federal agencies, and the general public on issues related to air quality and compliance. Requires effective communication, both verbally and in written form, of technical information. Oral presentations to Division and Departmental staff and during public hearings are required on occasion.
•Meeting with applicants and their consultants to facilitate modeling reviews.
•Valid Driver’s License required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $86,564

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date Above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes. 

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public about air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

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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 meteorology from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a meteorologist; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Cassey Beal

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov