Environmental Specialist II
Core
Provides permitting support, regulatory oversight, and technical assistance for water quality certifications and buffer rules to protect North Carolina's water resources.
Role type
Environmental Specialist II (Regulatory & Permitting)
Builds
Water quality certifications, buffer authorizations, and compliance enforcement actions
Domain
Environmental regulation, water quality, and natural resource management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regulatory compliance, permitting review, compliance inspections, technical guidance, report writing, enforcement actions, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Team leadership, mentoring, complex permit analysis, public outreach
Technologies
Water quality standards, stormwater management plans, inspection reporting systems
Responsibilities
Perform compliance inspections and provide technical assistance for 401 Water Quality Certifications; Review and process WQC applications including stormwater management plans; Issue Notices of Violation and assess civil penalties; Respond to citizen complaints and inspect sites for rule contraventions; Coordinate inspections and mentoring for the Asheville Regional Office team; Communicate regulatory guidance and education to permittees and the public.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC