Information about our Divisions
What We Do
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, land quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an 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.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Administrative and Human Resources
- Accounting, Finance, and Procurement Engineers
- Environmental Specialists
- Chemists and Toxicologists
- Communications Specialists
- Legal Consultants and General Counsel
Key Skills for Success
- Creative Problem Solving
- Strong Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Human Resources, and Accounting
- Communications, Psychology, and Public Affairs
- Chemistry and Biology
- Engineering
- Political Science and Law
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's residents to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Accounting and Procurement
- Administrative
- Engineers
- Chemists
- Meteorologists
- Electronics Technicians
- Environmental Specialists
- Communications Specialists
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Strong Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Communications and Public Affairs
- Business Administration and Accounting
- Chemistry and Biology
- Engineering
- Meteorology/Atmospheric Chemistry
- Electronics Technology
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education, and research.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Field Representatives
- Budget/Administrative
- Land Use and Resilience Planners
- Environmental Specialists
- Education and Training Specialists
Key Skills for Success
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Writing and Public Speaking
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
- Flexibility and Innovation
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
- Engineering
- Business, Accounting, and Economics
- Education
- Political Science
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) seeks to promote the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Administrative
- Business Office
- Engineers
- Geologists
- Grants Administrators
- Environmental Specialists
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Accounting, and Finance
- Geology
- Engineering
- Chemistry and Biology
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state's marine and estuarine resources. The DMF's jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Administrative/Business Office
- Conservation Biologists
- Environmental Technicians
- Research Vessel Engineer
- Marine Law Enforcement Officers
- Maintenance/Construction Specialists
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility and Innovation
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Accounting, and Economics
- Mechanical and Building Trades
- Law Enforcement Training
- Biology and Zoology
- Wildlife and Fisheries Studies
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management (DWM) is to protect public health and the environment by assuring that wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and that contamination is cleaned up.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Accounting and Business Office
- Administrative
- Engineers
- Geologists
- Environmental Chemists
- Environmental Specialists
- Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business and Accounting
- Chemistry and Biology
- Geology
- Engineering
- Industrial Hygiene/Safety
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
The North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure (DWI) provides financial assistance for projects that improve water quality, including drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and stormwater management systems.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Engineers
- Accounting and Business Office
- Public Administration
- Planners
- Program Managers
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Engineering
- Business, Accounting and Economics
- Public Administration
- Planning
- Environmental or Natural Resources Studies
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for the environmental protection and quality of the State’s surface water and groundwater, and to ensure safe drinking water for its residents.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Accounting and Procurement
- Administrative
- Engineers
- Chemists
- Public Health Scientists
- Environmental Specialists
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Finance, and Accounting
- Public Health and Education
- Chemistry and Biology
- Engineering
- Industrial Hygiene/Safety
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
A non-regulatory division of NCDEQ offering technical and financial assistance to businesses, manufacturers, local governments, institutions, economic developers, and citizens in environmental management.
Why Work for Our Division
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Health Insurance
- Retirement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Continuous Training and Growth
Types of Positions
- Administrative Specialist\
- Economic/Business Development Specialist
- Environmental Specialist
- Environmental Program Consultants/Mangers
- Engineers
- Community Development Specialist
- Program Coordinators
- Program Analysts
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Problem Solving
- Communication (oral & written)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Research and Analytic
- Work Independently and Collaboratively
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Public Administration
DEQ State Energy Office is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable energy future for the citizens of North Carolina. The Office provides services and technical expertise on energy efficiency in the public sector, encourages the growth and development of the state’s energy economy, and increases the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels.
Why Work for Our Division
- Contribute to the development of a modern and resilient electricity system
- Encourage the use of clean energy resources and technologies in North Carolina
- Public service work with impacts in NC
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible work schedule, benefits and retirement
Types of Positions
- Administrative
- Business
- Environmental Consultant and Specialist
- Program Analyst
- Engineer
- Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration Flexibility to work on multiple projects
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Finance, Economics and Accounting
- Core Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
- Public Policy and Administration
DEQ Division of Mitigation Services restores and protects wetlands and waterways and improves flood resiliency for future generations. The division has protected 4.3 million feet of stream and invested over $1.3 billion implementing more than 900 restoration projects across the state.
Why Work for Our Division
- Contribute to protection and restoration of NC’s wetlands and waterways for future generations
- Public service work with impacts in NC
- Opportunities for advancement
Flexible work schedule, benefits and retirement - Continuous trainings and learning
Types of Positions
- Administrative
- Accounting, Business and Procurement
- Water Resources Consultant and Specialist
- Program Analyst
- Engineer
- Watershed Planner
- GIS
- Flood Resilience
Key Skills for Success
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Applicable Majors (All Majors Encouraged)
- Business, Finance and Accounting
- Core Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
- Planning
- Public Administration
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