Environmental Specialist – I

State of North Carolina

Inspecting UST facilities for compliance with permit requirements at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Conduct routine inspections and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $47,703 - $54,516 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UST compliance inspections and community outreach, with a strong foundation in environmental sciences and effective communication skills for training and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UST Compliance InspectionsEnvironmental Sciences DegreeCommunity OutreachOral Presentation SkillsValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

UST Facility InspectionCompliance AssessmentInstallation InspectionEnvironmental RegulationsReport Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTraining Skills

Industry Keywords

UST Operating PermitCitizen ReportsAbandoned USTsRegulated Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect UST facilities for compliance with UST operating permit requirements
Conduct routine compliance and installation inspections of UST facilities
Respond to citizen reports of abandoned USTs and suspected releases
Provide information about UST rules and requirements to the regulated community
Make oral presentations to groups of UST owners/operators for community outreach and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 20 years of age
Valid driver’s license required
Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a related curriculum from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Home internet connection and office space provided by the employee