Environmental Program Consultant

State of North Carolina

Environmental Program Consultant improving processes, records, and compliance for North Carolina’s water infrastructure funding programs. Developing policies, audits, and data-management systems for DEQ.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,927 - $101,703 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process improvement strategies, data management, and compliance auditing within the Division of Water Infrastructure. Proficient in developing policies and procedures while ensuring collaboration with stakeholders and effective program operations.

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Process ImprovementData ManagementCompliance AuditsPolicy DevelopmentEBS and LaserFiche Systems

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementData StrategyDocument ManagementGrants ManagementCompliance AuditingStandard Operating ProceduresEvaluation of DocumentationLegal Requirements AssessmentData TrackingProgram Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder InteractionTraining and Development

Tools & Technologies

EBSLaserFiche

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Relevant FieldValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Water InfrastructureRegulatory ComplianceOperational Data Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement process improvement strategies and policies for the Office of Continuous Improvement and Division of Water Infrastructure
Assist in improving and developing policies and procedures, including document and data management policies
Ensure collaboration when developing and implementing new process improvement strategies
Facilitate smooth transitions in program operations
Review programs in the Division of Water Infrastructure to evaluate service efficiency and effectiveness
Review and evaluate documentation, deliverables, state and federal law requirements, and data management tracking needs
Determine consistency and process reengineering requirements
Interact and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, local units of government, consultants, and State agency representatives
Serve as the Division’s record retention officer
Ensure physical and digital records are stored efficiently, protected securely, and disposed of legally
Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and processes
Collaborate with IT teams for EBS and LaserFiche to ensure secure storage systems, functioning backups, and correctly programmed automated deletion schedules
Conduct compliance audits
Develop and train staff and provide Division support as an internal consultant on operational data management
Identify inefficiencies and develop standard operating procedures or update policies to implement process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related curriculum, from an appropriately accredited institution
Three years of experience related to the area of assignment
Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify
Valid driver's license required
Knowledge of process improvement, data strategy, compliance, grants management, engineering, document management, and data management
Ability to evaluate documentation, deliverables, legal requirements, and data tracking needs
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
Ability to conduct compliance audits
Ability to work with EBS and LaserFiche systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position with applicable State Benefits
Hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices