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Please apply by: 7/29/26
Salary Range: $57,000 - $82,000
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
More About the Role:
This Environmental Specialist III will be working with the Solid Waste Division and primarily be responsible for compiling, tracking, and reporting environmental data associated with waste and recycling/commodity data for the Solid Waste Program. The incumbent in this role will assist in reviewing and preparing informal requests for quotes for work in our field operations, and inspection of such field related work. The incumbent may review invoices and applications for payments for accuracy and processes for payment; as well as assisting with contract management/oversight. This role will also be responsible for assistance with preparing submittals for various grant applications and annual reporting for NCDEQ; compiling data for invoicing customers and other County partners, as well as assisting with developing information necessary for purchase orders and activity-based costing analysis. This position will work as a team with other Environmental Specialists in the Solid Waste program and will also support overall waste reduction and recycling efforts of the program. Strong analytical skills are necessary for communication and data tracking and analysis through MS Excel and Word, as well as a strong customer focused approach to work. Field work will be necessary at various solid waste centers, incumbent will be required to drive County vehicles on a routine basis to conduct reviews and work at these locations. Incumbent shall be able to assist with various public outreach events where waste reduction and recycling methods are highlighted.
Position Summary
Serves as the team lead of an environmental program area and/or field staff of environmental specialists
or other employees engaged in the management/awareness/outreach related to environmental activities.
Works to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and standards regarding any of the following
program areas: air quality, solid waste facilities and programs, and storm water services.
Essential Functions
Monitor and conduct investigations for possible violations and resolves issues and/or questions
Report violations to the appropriate authority documents findings, and testifies in court if
necessary; and suspends or revokes permits if necessary
Provide community outreach and education; interact with residents, business groups, and
community groups and responds to them regarding issues or questions, problems or
improvements
Communicate with various agencies regarding compliance matters and reporting requirements
Oversee campaigns to promote environmental programs with communities or private companies
Prepare grant applications to fund environmental programs or program enhancements
Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled
Provide training internally and externally on topics such as safety, environmental practices, or
operations
Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate
resources to provide service
Coordinate information and education resources for environmental programs with other
departments, municipalities, outside agencies, groups, and businesses
Compile reports on environmental programs and provide feedback and suggestions on how
existing programs can be improved
Design and implements process improvement projects and programs
Keep up to date on current environmental best practices and legislation
Serve as team lead that monitors the daily activity of environmental staff and programs
Prepare grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed
Use technical expertise to troubleshoot and monitor instruments, technology, or network
configuration
Assist with and develop technical specifications necessary for contracts and provide monitoring of
contracts with environmental components
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of five years of environmental experience.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in an environmental or scientific field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Certificates in related environmental specialty criteria, such as: erosion and sediment control,
waste reduction, pollution abatement, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
State, federal laws and regulations, county ordinances, administrative rulings and judicial
decisions that pertain to the area of environmental management, including, but not limited to
water quality, air quality, solid waste management, and other educational programs
Basic scientific principles and environmental issues
Current terminology used in respective environmental program area
Building construction and design, and the impact of facility layout to work patterns and how they
impact sanitation, public health, and the environment
Ordinances and regulations pertaining to specific environmental issues related to area of work
Grant acquisition, approval and implementation
Contract development and administration, including procurement procedures
Theories, principles and practices of environmental sciences
Sustainability practices and processes
Communication practices and processes
Skills
Applying statistical analysis to environmental issues depending on area of expertise
Field evaluation techniques and applying mandated rules, policies, and procedures
Effective written and verbal communication, customer service and public speaking
Time management; ability to work independently from supervision while managing an extensive
workload
Reading maps and interpreting construction plans
Proper sampling techniques and in operating necessary equipment
Skill in interpretation of best methodologies of delivery of environmental messaging to technical
and non-technical persons
Abilities
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships
between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve
business goals
Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and
improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends
and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining
good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Computer Skills
Proficient in applicable computer programs
Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
Yes
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
