Serve as team leader for soil team (5 Regional Soil Scientists and 1 Environmental Health Regional Specialist).
Position will serve counties (to be determined) in central NC, and possibly in eastern and western NC.
Serve as a regional resource for enforcement of laws and rules governing on-site wastewater systems.
Provide consultative assistance to state and local environmental health agencies on technically challenging soil & site evaluations for on-site wastewater treatment and disposal.
Conduct site visits and perform detailed site evaluations in accordance with the laws and regulations related to subsurface wastewater disposal.
Responsible for the authorization of local health department personnel.
Collaborate on plan review of engineering submittals projects; .
Conduct training, educational outreach and performance reviews for local health departments and other interested parties.
Provide expert testimony for cases appealed to the office of administration hearings;
Some overnight travel will be required.
This position is home-based with regional responsibilities in multiple counties.

Salary Grade: NC19
Recruitment Range: $61,209 - $82,552
Position: 60034272
Exam Plan: 23-00054

About the Division of Public Health and the Environmental Health Section:

The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
The mission of the Environmental Health Section of the Division of Public Health is to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education and above all, dedication to the public trust.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist through the NC Board of Environmental Health Specialist Examiners or necessary qualifications to apply for and obtain registration.
Experience applying and interpreting laws and rules related to on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems (15A NCAC 18A .1900).
Effective oral and written communication for public speaking and report preparation.

Management Preferences

Experience working in or with local health department On-Site Wastewater Environmental Health Programs.
Knowledge of large system design components and configurations.
Two years of supervisory experience or program management experience highly desirable but not required.
Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS) in NC or another state highly desirable but not required.

Physical Requirements

Walk long distances through rough terrain during all types of weather and may be exposed to insects, snakes, chemicals, fumes, and machinery.
Perform light to strenuous physical activity and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 three years of progressive experience in environmental work;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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