This position is an entry level engineer supporting the Rules Development Branch (RDB) in the Division of Air Quality’s Planning Section. The position provides engineering and economic analytical support for the development and modification of air quality rules to implement State and federal Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements related to ambient air quality management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports development of and revisions to state air quality rules (codified at 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 02D and 02Q) and supporting documentation (i.e., fiscal notes, regulatory impact analyses, hearing records, and technical support documents) following the North Carolina Administrative Procedures Act (APA);
• Supports development of state plans in accordance with Sections 111(d)/129 of the federal CAA;
• Supports development of presentations on rulemaking actions to the Air Quality Committee (AQC) and Environmental Management Commission (EMC);
• Supports development of materials for and management of public hearings and the public hearing process for the adoption of new and revision of existing rules and plans;
• Supports organization and development of responses to comments on rules provided by the public, state and local agencies, AQC, EMC, and Rules Review Commission (RRC); and
• A valid NC Real ID Driver’s License is required. You must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain for employment.

The Division of Air Quality:
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 with regard to air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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 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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $52,875 - $63,762
This position is located at: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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  Ability to apply the basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, and/or operations of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.
• Ability to review engineering/technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, or design needs.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in written form, with people such as the public, environmental contacts, public officials, and other similar personnel.

Management Preferences (not required to qualify for this position):

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Applicant with strong written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements