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Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Coastal Management Job Classification Title Community Planner I (NS) Position Number 60031553 Grade NC11 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 responsible for administering the CAMA Land Use Planning Program within an assigned district and providing technical assistance to coastal counties and municipalities. The role ensures that local governments comply with the land use planning requirements of North Carolina’s Coastal Management Program and the administrative rules of the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC), while also offering guidance on a range of coastal planning issues. The position also manages the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program for the assigned district, including grant administration, project monitoring, and contract oversight. The employee works closely with local officials and project sponsors to support effective planning, maintain program compliance, and advance public access and coastal infrastructure initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Administer the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Planning Program within their assigned district and provide technical assistance to coastal counties and municipalities, ensuring compliance with Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) planning rules and state legislation. • Coordinate with the Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) on the integration of resiliency into CAMA land use planning. • Administer the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program in their assigned district, including grant administration, project monitoring, and contract oversight. • Administer the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program in their assigned district in coordination with local governments, marinas, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $43,738 - $67,422 Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. The Division of Coastal Management The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve, and manage North Carolina’s coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state’s Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the NC Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC. Click here to learn more about the Division of Coastal Management. 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. Master's degree in city and regional planning from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, political science, geography, economics, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and successful completion of a formal in-service training program in community planning; 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: Pamela Winslow Recruiter Email: hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.