Conservation Finance Analyst - ACC65030463
Job Description
Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision
HomeTown StrongJob Classification Title
Program Analyst I (NS)Position Number
65030463Grade
NC17About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
The Atlantic Conservation Coalition (ACC) program is a multi-state coalition with North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland whose mission is to increase carbon sequestration through protection and restoration of the regions’ forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats. The ACC Conservation Finance Analyst This position will be responsible for identifying innovative strategies, policies, and impact partnerships that compliment and leverage existing funding sources for natural climate solutions delivery while also analyzing and developing future focused opportunities and instruments (programs, policies, instruments, etc.) for durable and scalable nature-based investments during the grant program and beyond. This position will be responsible for articulating the business case and economic rationale to drive the adoption, funding, and expansion of nature-based solutions (NBS) in NC and will provide technical assistance to ACC partners as needed. The position will serve as a thought leader on conservation finance and advise the ACC Leadership team.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Expertise in NBS and/or natural resource economics, including conducting benefits cost analyses and return on investment for NBS, and a track record of delivering on projects that influence external stakeholders and decision making.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with tools used to finance nature-based solutions (e.g., revolving funds, low-interest loans, guarantees, project finance, or bridge financing), including experience with impact investment structures, debt for nature swaps, and other viable financing models.
• Demonstrated experience gathering and organizing information and ability to clearly convey, present, negotiate complex conservation finance information and ideas in a concise and articulate manner in both written and oral form internally and externally; including the ability to edit, adjusting language or terminology to meet needs of the audience or as appropriate.
• Ability to simultaneously support multiple projects engagements, develop robust economic frameworks and models, research projects, and author high-quality reports and write-ups on relevant topics
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $90,000.00
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
- Prior experience working with green banks and community lenders, utilities, financial institutions, companies, and philanthropic organizations to deliver NBS via conservation finance tools.
- Ability to identify and understand regional conservation finance and associated policy issues, problems, and opportunities, determine a course of action and appropriate solutions, and coordinate actions through implementation.
Position/Physical Requirements
- Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm, with flexibility 40 hours a week
- Typing, writing
- Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
- Hearing, perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
- This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
This position may be located at:
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
or
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival Park
Manteo, NC 27954
This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 36 months. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.
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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment
OR
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The Atlantic Conservation Coalition office oversees the implementation of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and reporting for Governor Cooper's Executive Order 305 (An Order to Protect and Restore North Carolina's Critical Natural and Working Lands). The application proposes 24 shovel-ready projects to protect and restore high-carbon coastal habitats and peatlands to maximize carbon sequestration and coastal resilience benefits, and protect, restore, and develop agricultural and forest land, promoting sustainable forestry management practices to increase carbon sequestration.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. 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.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
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:
Juliette Chandler ClemmonsEmail: