Environmental Resources Specialist 1 at North… · Charleston

Summary: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist 1 to join their team in the Division of Water and Waste Management. The role involves assisting with database management, data analysis, and supporting water quality assessment projects.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with complex database management, including data entry, review, maintenance, and quality assurance
- Perform data analysis, reporting, and create tables, charts, and graphical outputs for technical reports
- Conduct GIS data derivation, spatial analysis, and verification of sample locations
- Coordinate with agency contractors to provide current data from WQSAS and other DEP databases for assessment projects
- Import and manage electronic data from contract laboratories and Continuous Instream Monitors (CIM)
- Generate CIM files and enter monitoring and field data into Microsoft Access and Aquarius databases
- Assist with updating and synchronizing the WQSAS database with the EPA Water Quality Exchange (WQX) database
- Support the digitization of paper records by converting documents into electronic format for data warehouse storage
- Fulfill external data requests and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests as assigned
- Perform data entry, data validation, and QA/QC review of information submitted by external agencies and organizations
- Assess stream water quality data for inclusion in the assessment database used to prepare EPA biennial reports
- Support the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Program by:
- Tracking projects and preparing application and mitigation reports
- Coordinating with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on NEPA compliance and permitting
- Maintaining records and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Conduct occasional fieldwork, including:
- Collecting physical and chemical water quality data from streams, wetlands, and lakes
- Assessing riparian and in-stream habitat conditions and watershed disturbances
- Performing field reconnaissance of sampling and assessment locations. Assisting with pollutant source tracking investigations
- Participate in public education and outreach activities related to environmental topics for schools, watershed groups, and other organizations as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical or paraprofessional experience in the acquisition, preservation, protection and enhancement of environmental/natural resources may be substituted for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training
- Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:
- Degrees in Ecology, Biology, Chemistry
- Experience in the use of Microsoft or Google office applications (specifically databases and spreadsheet statistical capabilities)
- Experience with QGIS
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS 9 or Pro
- Familiarity with statistical software
- Familiarity with EPA-WQX database

Required Skills: Database Management, Data Analysis, GIS Data Derivation, Spatial Analysis, Microsoft Access, Aquarius Database, EPA Water Quality Exchange (WQX) Database, QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS 9 or Pro, Statistical Software, Microsoft Office Applications, Google Office Applications, Water Quality Data Assessment, Environmental Sampling, Water Quality Certification Program

Benefits: 12 paid holidays, Insurance and flexible benefits, Ample annual and sick leave accrual, Flexible work schedules, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, Optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more