Business Officer I Apply
Description of Work
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Business Officer I.
This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).
*This position is pending reclassification to Business Officer I*
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.
This position will provide program support for the administration of funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act through the business support of the Grants Management Unit, ensuring receipt and approval of documentation required by the fund source for disbursement processing. The position has key financial support responsibilities within the unit that include a range of activities such as evaluating financial documents, adhering to prescribed fund processing procedures, providing related financial and project progression data management, etc. The position guides fund recipients in preparation and submittal of documents required by the fund source prior to disbursement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and complete the required steps for funding and contracting procedures for projects according to standard operating procedure including but not limited to conducting non-engineering level review of project documents and deliverables.
- Provide business support for project management and internal workflow tracking systems.
- Conduct reviews of project documents to determine funding eligibility and approval of fund disbursements.
- Communicate program requirements to fund recipients including local officials, engineering consultants and other State agencies.
- Provide data management support functions for fund disbursement processing, financial forecasting, data summarization, etc.
Office of Continuous Improvement:
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Office of Continuous Improvement is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs, grant administration and sub recipient monitoring designated in the state statute/budget that are primarily focused on executing the programs associated with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, resiliency programming, and other large scale funding programs.
The Division of Water Infrastructure:
The Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) administers water, wastewater, and stormwater funding programs in the Department of Environmental Quality according to Federal and State laws, including the Water Infrastructure Fund as described in NCGS 159G and the Community Development Block Grants for water and wastewater infrastructure. Water Infrastructure Fund programs include the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the state Viable Utility Reserve, the state Wastewater Reserve, and the state Drinking Water Reserve. DWI supports the State Water Infrastructure Authority which awards federal and state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. DWI assists eligible applicants in meeting drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater needs to protect public health and the states water resources. Click here to learn more about the Division of Water Infrastructure.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
Recruitment Range: $49,158 $78,869
This position is located at: Archdale: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Documented experience independently implementing or managing well-defined business functions, procedures, workflow processes or functions.
- Documented experience conducting contract, loans and/or grants management responsibilities.
- Documented experience managing financial data to participate in budget analysis and/or forecasting.
- Documented experience applying grants and/or loans financial practices.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 details.
Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Application Status.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Chris Rumsey at 919-707-8339 and/or email Chris.s.rumsey@deq.nc.gov.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
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