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City of Durham Environmental Planning and Compliance Analyst-Water Resource Planning in Durham, North Carolina
Environmental Planning and Compliance Analyst-Water Resource Planning
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Environmental Planning and Compliance Analyst-Water Resource Planning
Salary
$65,749.00 - $101,920.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05364
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
03/11/2025
Closing Date
4/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $65,749 – $83,845
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. flexible
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for the residents and businesses of Durham. Our mission is to provide cost effective water and wastewater services that meet customers’ expectations and all regulatory requirements. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, and providing excellent customer service then bring your skills and talent to Durham!
The Department of Water Management seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as an Environmental Planning & Compliance Analyst in the Water Resources Planning Division. This position administers the City’s Source Water Protection Program, manages the Department’s Water Loss Control Program and is responsible for the departmental data collection for reporting.
The position requires independent evaluation and analysis of complex regulatory issues, and the exercise of professional judgment to progress projects to completion within required timeframes and approved budgets. The position requires working closely with a diverse group of professionals internally and externally. Finally, the person in this position must have the ability analyze departmental data for compliance reporting.
Duties/Responsibilities
Ensures that the objectives of the Water Supply Watershed Protection Program elements are achieved within the parameters of the agreement with Central Pines COG and the capital budget. Works with the City's real estate office on opportunities to purchase Water Supply Buffer properties. Works with appropriate City and County staff in managing the Water Supply Buffer properties. Works with appropriate City and County staff, as well as state and federal agencies in implementing and updating the Source Water Resiliency & Response Plan.
Organizes and maintains and the Water System water quantity and flow data; conducts the annual AWWA Water Audit for the water system; assists other Division's with improving their documentation with respect to water system operations
Assists with Annual Water Quality report and Annual Sewer System report.
Reviews laboratory data and monthly reports for compliance.
Coordinates with City Departments and external agencies; attends workshops, seminars and stakeholder meetings related to regulation changes; provide public education and outreach; responds to questions, concerns and complaints; and provides technical assistance.
Monitors federal and state regulations for potential impact on department/City, reviewing state reports prior to submittal to ensure completion and accuracy, developing communication tools as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental education, environmental management, natural resource management, biology, planning or related field
Two years of directly related experience in water quality monitoring and/or assessment.
Valid North Carolina Class "C" Driver's License; if out-of-state, must obtain a NC license within 60 days of hire
Additional Preferred Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI and other computer applications related to billing applications
Prior experience in Water/sewer utility operations
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
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Do you possess at least a B.S. degree in environmental science, environmental management, natural science or related field?
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How many years of related experience do you have in experience in water quality monitoring and/or assessment?
No related experience
Less than 2 year of related experience
2 years but less than 6 years of related experience
6 years but less than 10 years of related experience
10 or more years of related experience
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Do you have any prior experience in Water/sewer utility operations?
Yes
No
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How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications (such as Access, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and Word)?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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