Recycling Business Development Specialist
Arts In Wilmington, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Wake County, NCtime type:
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End Date: February 26, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-108157**Agency**Dept of Environmental Quality**Division**Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv**Job Classification Title**Industrial Devel Representative I (NS)**Position Number**60035094**Grade**NC12The 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.**Description of Work**This position in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service provides technical assistance, conduct research, and pursue other activities to build statewide recycling infrastructure, recycling market and business development, and recycling business recruitment to support the state's circular economy. Clients may include large-scale manufacturers, recycling and material processors, waste, compost, and recycling haulers, international, regional, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and other waste generators.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of the Section's strategic efforts to reduce waste generation and foster economic growth statewide.
Serve as a technical resource on recycled material supply, operational and equipment issues, product development and purchase, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses.
Assist existing manufacturing companies to expand the use of secondary (recycled) materials in the production of new products.
Review grant funding applications and participate in grant award decision-making, establish grant contracts, and oversee the implementation of assigned grant projects.
Conduct studies and research to guide technical assistance, training, and materials development to help recycling markets expand and improve their recycling operational capacity.
Conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices and business expansion opportunities.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $59,987.00***Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.***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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related business development experience, one of which must have been directly related to economic development activities; or Master’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience directly related to economic development or business development activities; or an equivalent combination of education 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:**Malik Akim Ragler**Recruiter Email:**hrrecruitment@deq.nc.govThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 26, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-108157**Agency**Dept of Environmental Quality**Division**Environmental Assistance , Customer Serv**Job Classification Title**Industrial Devel Representative I (NS)**Position Number**60035094**Grade**NC12The 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.**Description of Work**This position in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service provides technical assistance, conduct research, and pursue other activities to build statewide recycling infrastructure, recycling market and business development, and recycling business recruitment to support the state's circular economy. Clients may include large-scale manufacturers, recycling and material processors, waste, compost, and recycling haulers, international, regional, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and other waste generators.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of the Section's strategic efforts to reduce waste generation and foster economic growth statewide.
Serve as a technical resource on recycled material supply, operational and equipment issues, product development and purchase, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses.
Assist existing manufacturing companies to expand the use of secondary (recycled) materials in the production of new products.
Review grant funding applications and participate in grant award decision-making, establish grant contracts, and oversee the implementation of assigned grant projects.
Conduct studies and research to guide technical assistance, training, and materials development to help recycling markets expand and improve their recycling operational capacity.
Conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices and business expansion opportunities.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Recruitment Range: $47,703.00 - $59,987.00***Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.***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 from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related business development experience, one of which must have been directly related to economic development activities; or Master’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience directly related to economic development or business development activities; or an equivalent combination of education 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:**Malik Akim Ragler**Recruiter Email:**hrrecruitment@deq.nc.govThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr