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JR-105945**Agency****Division****Job Classification Title**Deputy Secretary/Commissioner III (NS)**Position Number****Grade**NC27North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!**Description of Work**This position is being posted under the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC).
This position serves as the Executive Director (Deputy Secretary/Commissioner III) of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) staff. The Executive Director serves as the principal executive management officer, reporting to EMC Chairperson, ensuring the EMC’s statutory responsibilities are carried out effectively and in compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
This senior leadership position supports the Chairperson and the full EMC in rulemaking, permitting, policy development, and long-range planning, and requires comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the coordination between the EMC and its strategic partners.
• Research new ways to develop, promote, and implement rules, policies, and regulatory approaches for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's environmental resources.
• Attend all meetings of the full EMC and its various committees to maintain and understand the EMC’s deliberations, decisions, and actions.
• Review and comment on reports, proposed draft rules, regulatory and fiscal impact analysis.
• Manage and support staff.
• Coordinate with the business office, ensuring expenditures are within budget allocation.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $109,171 - $211,518*****Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.*****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:*** Demonstrated experience managing multiple environmental projects.* Demonstrated experience in interpreting state and federal environmental legislation.* Demonstrated experience establishing environmental state policy guidance.* Valid Driver’s License required* Experience working or interacting with the US Environmental Protection Agency or other federal regulatory agencies.* Experience working or interacting with local or municipal governments.* Experience working with entities subject to environmental regulations.* Experience working or interacting with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.* Degree or formal training in environmental science or environmental engineering.**The Environmental Management Commission:**The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House and Commissioner of Agriculture. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the medical profession, agriculture, engineering, fish and wildlife, groundwater, air, and water pollution control, municipal or county government and the public at large.The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality, including the Divisions of Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management and Water Resources.The creation, duties, and powers of the Environmental Management Commission are found in, among others, N.C.G.S. §§ 143B‑282 and 143-214.1.If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit
to learn more. 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. **Minimum Education and Experience**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.Bachelor's degree in business or economics or a related program from an appropriately accredited institution and eight (8) years of progressive experience in Agency related industry/operations, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.**EEO Statement**The 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.**Recruiter:**Jean Buchanan**Recruiter Email:**JEAN.BUCHANAN@DEQ.NC.GOVMany career opportunities are available in North Carolina state government. We seek skilled, dedicated individuals with a wide range of education and experience in public safety, education, transportation, health care and more. Come work for NC.The State of North Carolina values each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. The State offers a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybridlocations:
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 9, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-105945**Agency****Division****Job Classification Title**Deputy Secretary/Commissioner III (NS)**Position Number****Grade**NC27North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!**Description of Work**This position is being posted under the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) on behalf of the Environmental Management Commission (EMC).
This position serves as the Executive Director (Deputy Secretary/Commissioner III) of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) staff. The Executive Director serves as the principal executive management officer, reporting to EMC Chairperson, ensuring the EMC’s statutory responsibilities are carried out effectively and in compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
This senior leadership position supports the Chairperson and the full EMC in rulemaking, permitting, policy development, and long-range planning, and requires comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the coordination between the EMC and its strategic partners.
• Research new ways to develop, promote, and implement rules, policies, and regulatory approaches for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's environmental resources.
• Attend all meetings of the full EMC and its various committees to maintain and understand the EMC’s deliberations, decisions, and actions.
• Review and comment on reports, proposed draft rules, regulatory and fiscal impact analysis.
• Manage and support staff.
• Coordinate with the business office, ensuring expenditures are within budget allocation.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $109,171 - $211,518*****Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.*****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:*** Demonstrated experience managing multiple environmental projects.* Demonstrated experience in interpreting state and federal environmental legislation.* Demonstrated experience establishing environmental state policy guidance.* Valid Driver’s License required* Experience working or interacting with the US Environmental Protection Agency or other federal regulatory agencies.* Experience working or interacting with local or municipal governments.* Experience working with entities subject to environmental regulations.* Experience working or interacting with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.* Degree or formal training in environmental science or environmental engineering.**The Environmental Management Commission:**The Environmental Management Commission is a 15-member commission appointed by the Governor, the Senate Pro Tempore, the Speaker of the House and Commissioner of Agriculture. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the state's air and water resources. Commission members are chosen to represent various interests, including the medical profession, agriculture, engineering, fish and wildlife, groundwater, air, and water pollution control, municipal or county government and the public at large.The Commission oversees and adopts rules for several divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality, including the Divisions of Air Quality, Land Resources, Waste Management and Water Resources.The creation, duties, and powers of the Environmental Management Commission are found in, among others, N.C.G.S. §§ 143B‑282 and 143-214.1.If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit
to learn more. 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. **Minimum Education and Experience**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.Bachelor's degree in business or economics or a related program from an appropriately accredited institution and eight (8) years of progressive experience in Agency related industry/operations, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.**EEO Statement**The 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.**Recruiter:**Jean Buchanan**Recruiter Email:**JEAN.BUCHANAN@DEQ.NC.GOVMany career opportunities are available in North Carolina state government. We seek skilled, dedicated individuals with a wide range of education and experience in public safety, education, transportation, health care and more. Come work for NC.The State of North Carolina values each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. The State offers a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr