Hazard Mitigation Environmental Engineer

Salary: $54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually
Location : Durham County, NC
Job Type: Time-Limited Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23-11978
Department: Dept of Public Safety
Division: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: 2/2/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Engineer I
Position Number: 65030886
Section: Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation
Work Location: Research Triangle Park
Salary Grade: NC16
Recruitment Range: $54,197 - $86,431
Description of Work
This is a REPOST of position #65030886. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.
This is a TIME-LIMITED position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.
This Environmental Engineer position works in the Hazard Mitigation Section of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). Engineers are responsible for conducting detailed construction plan reviews, feasibility assessments, QA / QC visits, preliminary cost estimates, and safety requirements in support of home elevations and mitigation reconstruction projects. This position will also conduct detailed Benefits Cost Analysis for application development for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants; verifying that projects are cost effective for elevation or mitigation reconstruction, and, if not, renders decisions that homes must be acquired.
This position's typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. This position is located in Research Triangle Park in Durham County. This position is a flexible / hybrid role and, once a mandatory training period is completed, pending supervisor approval, this position will have the option of working remotely three days per week.
Additional job duties include:
Project Control:

• Coordinating and evaluating projects as needed
• Collaborating with project managers to establish schedules
• Assessing and recognizing underperforming subcontractors
• Reviewing change order proposals for conformance with contract documents and subcontractor scope of work
• Conducting site visits to determine feasibility and assist in the development of project applications
• Performing final walk-through with project managers and job site superintendents as required for project closeout construction plans
• Reviewing final construction plan reviews and verifying safety requirements for IAW, FEMA, and NC safety regulations under the direction of the Engineer Team Lead
• Preparing and reviewing initial engineering / technical plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes, and design needs

Quality and Compliance:

• Traveling to construction sites and conducting quality assurance and quality visits
• Ensuring job specifications and scopes of work are being met on site visits
• Assisting project managers with enforcement of site safety

Public Contact:

• Meeting with local, state, and federal officials to facilitate project briefings, discuss findings and recommendations, and assuring all officials that construction practices are in accordance with local, state, and federal construction standards
• Participating in homeowner and/or contractor meetings

Administrative:

• Maintaining and assisting Engineer Team Lead with the preparation of project updates
• Updating and maintaining various project trackers
• Supporting leadership in subcontractor meetings
• Providing accurate and timely documentation of project issues and recommendations or directions used for resolution
• Assisting in responses to Request(s) for Information as required in a timely manner

NOTE: the selected applicant must be able to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting this position.
This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Pilot Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer's sole discretion.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC16. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About NC Emergency Management:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats.
About the Hazard Mitigation Section: The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation Section is to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under NC General Statute 166A and other relevant legislation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Knowledge of Environmental Engineering or related engineering specializing in environmental science
• Knowledge of environmental policy and/or processes
• Experience with environmental assessments
• Knowledge of historic preservation

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of OSHA, FEMA, and NC worksite safety requirements and standards
• Knowledge of project management and/or drafting software

NOTE: the selected applicant must be able to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within one year of starting this position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements:
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention:
• Per , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Faith Riggsbee at
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I understand

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If selected for this position, the salary offered will be within the posted recruitment range of $54,197 - $86,431. Are you willing to accept a salary in this range? (NOTE: Answering "No" to this question will result in your application being withdrawn from further consideration for this position.)

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

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If you have an Associate's degree or higher, please indicate your major(s). If you do not have a degree, type "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have working in engineering?

• No years of experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• More than 4 years

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Do you have knowledge of Environmental Engineering or related engineering specializing in environmental science?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your knowledge of Environmental Engineering or related engineering specializing in environmental science, including the type(s) of engineering you have knowledge of, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this knowledge. If you answered "No," write "N/A."
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Do you have knowledge of environmental policy and/or processes?

• Yes
• No

09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your knowledge of environmental policy and/or processes, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this knowledge. If you answered "No," write "N/A."
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Do you have experience with environmental assessments?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previou...