Environmental Program Supervisor I

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Location Notice: The position requires the employee to visit project sites up and down the NC coast with varying project assignments. The Ferry Division is open to a flexible work location at other NCDOT locations outside of Currituck County including DOT sites in Division 1 and Division 2.

The Environmental Program Supervisor I is a key position within the NCDOT Ferry Division responsible for leading environmental permitting and compliance activities across ferry operations, facilities, and maintenance projects. This role ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and supports the Division's long-term stewardship goals.

The Ferry Division operates 23 ferries across 7 routes along the NC coast, supported by over 550 employees. Projects range from vessel and facility maintenance to dredging and infrastructure development, requiring broad and detailed environmental expertise. This position works closely with internal units (Marine Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Engineering, Safety) and external agencies (USACE, NCDCM, NCDWR, NPS) to maintain regulatory compliance and environmental performance across the Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Permitting and Compliance

• Prepare and manage permit applications for Division projects involving construction, maintenance, dredging, or facility upgrades.

• Obtain and renew a variety of permits in compliance with Section 404/401 and 402 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), and other federal, state and local rules and statutes.

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NC Department of Environmental Quality, National Park Service, and local health departments.

• Interpret and communicate permit conditions for internal staff, management, and contractors.

• Provide technical oversight for consultants and serve as the primary point of contact for environmental permitting scopes.

• Stormwater Program Management

• Manage the Ferry Division's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SPPP) under NPDES Permit NCS000250.

• Conduct quarterly and semi-annual inspections across 13 ferry terminals and the Manns Harbor Shipyard.

• Track deficiencies and recommend corrective actions; update stormwater plans based on facility changes.

• Perform and audit inspections of fuel storage tanks and fueling equipment.

• Scope and support stormwater components of construction projects.

• Environmental Stewardship and Training

• Monitor environmental performance metrics and ensure compliance across all Ferry Division activities.

• Develop and deliver environmental training programs for staff at all levels.

• Support coordination with the NCDOT Environmental Analysis Unit for projects involving cultural, historic, or natural resources.

• Ensure wetland delineations, surface water identifications, and high-water marks are accurately established for relevant projects.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, manipulate and evaluate information/data, including the use of software

• Demonstrated ability to handle with tact, consistency, and sound judgement the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services and enforcement

• Knowledge of scientific principles, ecological processes, and environmental factors relevant to the area of assignment

• Demonstrated ability in coordinating with multidisciplinary staff on technical matters and explaining engineering concepts to staff and customer groups

• Demonstrated ability to work independently to ensure project objectives are completed within established timeframes

Additional Expectations:

This position requires occasional fieldwork and travel to ferry terminals, maintenance yards, and project sites along the North Carolina coast.

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 detail.

Bachelor'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 progressive experience in environmental work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.