North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality-Stewardship Program · North Carolina · posted today
Description of Work The DEQ Stewardship Program works to ensure that conservation properties and easements held by the State of North Carolina are managed to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and provide open space. The Environmental Technician will assist with the stewardship and management of conservation properties and easements. Regular in-state travel, occasional overnight travel, and arduous field work are required of the occupant of this position. Key Responsibilities: Conduct field evaluations of sites utilizing GPS and smartphone technologies to document areas of concern and/or remedial actions of previously documented concerns. Assist with property management practices including hazard fuel reductions, prescribed fire, invasive species treatments. Perform site inspections and refresh conservation boundary markings. Provide technical support to the program including agency database queries and updates, geospatial mapping, and file management. Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. Job posting details will no longer be available after the position closes. 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. Associate'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 two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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.
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