Coastal Resiliency Specialist

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Coastal Management

Job Classification Title

Environmental Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

65034630

Grade

NC14

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 is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. 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.

This Coastal Resiliency Specialist position primary has the responsibility for coordinating the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program, which was created to assist coastal communities in building their capacity to be more resilient to storms, flooding, and other coastal hazards. The program is funded primarily through State appropriations and awards grants to coastal communities for local vulnerability assessments and resilience planning. The program supports coastal communities with pre-disaster planning and developing shovel-ready projects to improve the resilience of their residents, and their built and natural environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Jointly administer a competitive grants program and budget for technical assistance to communities to increase their adaptive capacity and administer grant contracts and associated reporting. Includes drafting and issuing Requests for Applications, communicating with potential applicants, and coordinating application reviews and selections.
• Administer grant contracts with RCCP technical assistance providers, including contract execution, invoicing and payments, budget and progress tracking, reporting, amendments, and closeout.
• Coordinate technical assistance for vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning, public outreach, and engagement, and supporting the information and service needs of local coastal communities.
• Coordinate training workshops for technical assistance providers.
• Support organizational and external partners such as local governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, on efforts and funding to advance coastal hazards resilience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $52,592 - $57,011

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

The Division of Coastal Management

The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve, and manage North Carolina’s coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state’s Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the NC Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC. Click here to learn more about the Division of Coastal Management.

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 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.

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:

Jennifer Marlowe

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]