Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Waste Management

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate I (S)

Position Number

60034674

Grade

NC01

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position is the first point of contact for visitors within the Division and callers phoning the main DWM phone number. This position also provides coverage to the DEQ Receptionist for Green Square. This position may work independently or in combination with other employees on large mailings, special projects, surplus, business card ordering, EMC requests, portal information, and motor fleet management reporting. This position is also responsible for assisting staff with other administrative duties of the utility scale decommissioning program and EPA grants. This position performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Position is responsible for receiving calls to the DWM main number, determining the nature of their business, and directing callers to proper individuals.

• Position is responsible for receiving, opening, and sorting all Division mail and distributing to the appropriate Sections.

• Position provides clerical support to the Division as needed and has responsibility for a variety of correspondence and transcription duties, correspondence management, record keeping, filing, and database management.

• This position serves as a back-up to the DEQ Receptionist.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

*This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on or around 05/11/2026. *

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $41,406

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Division of Waste Management is responsible for protecting the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous waste and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields Redevelopment Section. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; 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.

Recruiter:

Valerie Moses

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov

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