Program Coordinator III

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Office of Continuous Improvement

Job Classification Title

Program Coordinator III (NS)

Position Number

65040398

Grade

NC12

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 Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with applicable State Benefits.*
This position provides technical and administrative support to the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (ECSDC) source assessment team related to communication, scheduling, research, general data analysis and reporting of program metrics. The position is responsible for assessing, supporting, and planning initiatives and requirements related to emerging contaminants source assessment program in North Carolina, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water systems.
This position plays a key role in ensuring DEQ meets strategic plan goals related to PFAS, including community public water system source assessment activities such as program development, integration, innovation, issue management, program evaluation, strategic planning, budget development and monitoring, team coordination, communications, program metric reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating and implementing program or project assignments established by DEQ management and grant sources.
Conducting ongoing evaluations of assessment of contracting programs and services
Assisting program managers and Division leadership with day-to-day delivery program implementation.
Provide consultation and support to DEQ leadership on PFAS-related program initiatives.
Coordinate department-wide, division-wide, or program-specific PFAS source assessment activities and special projects.
Support coordination of intra- and interdivisional projects and processes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:  $47,703 - $73,682

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

The Office of Continuous Improvement:

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) enhances the performance of the DEQ by fostering compliance and efficiency across diverse projects. OCI leverages business processes, data analysis, compliance, and engineering expertise to drive improvement. 

Embedded within DEQ divisions, OCI works to develop and strengthen processes and workflows that support DEQ's mandate to deliver federal funding effectively and equitably for infrastructure, energy, and resilience projects. OCI is charged with helping DEQ teams solve challenges, provides data strategy, technical support, and policy expertise.

The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (ECSDC) Grant Program:

The (ECSDC) grant program supports community public water systems to comply with federal drinking water standards for PFAS.  A key part of this grant program evaluates source(s) that may be contributing to the contamination of individual public water systems.  The emerging contaminant source assessment project team ensures through coordination, communication and project management ECSDC grant funded contracts are administered consistent with DEQ EC program goals in determining EC sources. The program ensures collaboration amongst multiple DEQ divisions and programs, fulfilling a range of technical roles in contract administration, project management support, technical review, program evaluation, data analysis, metrics reporting, program integration, etc. to identify the sources of emerging contaminants.

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 from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A valid driver's license is required.

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:

Jean Buchanan

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]