Job Description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Consultant (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC18

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality. 

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.50 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) is implementing the $90 million Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for the U.S. Department of Energy.

The primary goals of the program are to scale up weatherization efforts for low-income households in NC and to grow the weatherization workforce. The IIJA WAP delivers weatherization services through a network of local weatherization subgrantees covering the entire state. SEO is seeking a candidate to join an existing team of technical weatherization specialists to 1) provide technical assistance to the weatherization subgrantees, and 2) monitor the quality of their work.

The position ensures proper, effective, and compliant energy conservation measures are employed by IIJA WAP subgrantees in weatherized homes. This is specialized technical work administering, monitoring, and inspecting energy efficiency efforts, as well as providing training to the subgrantees to ensure weatherization work is performed efficient and effective.

The nature of the work includes getting in crawlspaces and attics when monitoring homes.

Occasional overnight travel around the state is required.

Candidates must be able to obtain within the first 90 days and then maintain as a condition of employment:

• Have at least 1,000 hours of relevant prior experience in a field or technical position within home performance, weatherization, or building science (energy efficiency, indoor air quality, building performance, whole home assessments) or energy audits.
• Obtain the BPI HEP Energy Auditor certification.
• Obtain the BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector certification.

Candidates must obtain within 6 months and then maintain as a condition of continued employment:

• Obtaining and maintaining a BPI Multifamily Building Analyst (MFBA) certification is a continuing condition of employment. Failure to obtain a valid BPI Multifamily Building Analyst certification within 6 months of the position's start date will result in separation from employment.

All required training and certifications will be available to the employee at no cost through the NC WAP Training Program

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 one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; 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:

Tracey Hinnant

Recruiter Email:

TRACEY.HINNANT@NC.GOV