Recycling Business Development Specialist

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.

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Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The mission of the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) is to protect and improve North Carolina’s environment and economy through customer-focused assistance, greater understanding of environmental permitting and compliance, wider adoption of sustainable practices, increased recycling and reduced waste disposal, and reduced impacts from resource consumption. DEACS is the lead state agency on pollution prevention strategies and waste reduction. Our mission is to provide quality customer service and technical assistance that is both solution and education oriented.

Within the Division, the Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS) is a team of technical professionals that focus on waste reduction and recycling for industries, businesses, local governments, institutions, and state agencies in North Carolina. The Section works to implement state policies and legislation to recover a wide range of discarded materials and conducts evaluations of the success and benefits of waste reduction efforts in North Carolina.

Through three branches/work teams, RMMS plans and conducts programs to reduce waste and increase the recovery of discarded materials. The Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) promotes and develops markets for recyclable materials through economic and market development services for the recycling industry. RMMS’ Community Recycling Team is responsible for supporting the improvement of local government recycling programs. The Organics Recycling Team provides technical assistance focused on organics recycling and food waste recovery due to the significant need for recovery of that material from the NC disposed waste stream. Together, these RMMS programs help facilitate the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy in North Carolina.

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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.

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.

T he 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.

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