Environmental Specialist II (Temporary - Forsyth)

About the role

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

This temporary position is located at 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem - Forsyth County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for gas pipeline and other large and/or high-profile erosion control plan sites in the WSRO.
• Provide information for media and other internal information requests for these sites to interested parties.
• When not performing these duties, perform inspections for all four DEMLR programs (erosion and sediment control, post-construction, construction, and industrial stormwater, dams and mines).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, and/or policies related to erosion or sedimentation control, mining, stormwater and/or dam safety permitting or compliance.
• Documented experience in reviewing or designing permit applications and/or plans for evaluation or compliance as they pertain to erosion and sedimentation control, mining, stormwater or dam safety.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information to clients, municipal/local officials