Environmental Technician I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000077
- Class code
- 32000077
- Pay group
- NC04
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Environmental Technician I is $32,287 to $56,502 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000077.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class perform technical work in support of environmental specialists and related environmental professionals. Employees review plans and specifications for moderately complex environmental facilities; schedule inspections; inspect systems for adherence to construction, maintenance and operational standards; site violations; and provide assistance in the correction of violations. Work may involve the collection of samples for chemical, physical, and biological analyses based upon approved studies and/or research. Some employees are responsible for continuous monitoring within an assigned geographical area, including frequent checks of data stations to ensure the proper functioning and calibration of the instruments. Work requires report writing, including the accurate recording of data collected. Work may include exposure to hazardous and/or radioactive materials.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Must demonstrate working knowledge in the environmental area of assignment. Must be able to observe, monitor, collect and record data according to established methods. Must administer an environmental program; manage resources; monitor activities and assess environmental risks; must be able to support environmental work by assisting in experiments and/or tests following established work processes. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of the environmental field to which assigned. Working knowledge of the state and/or federal rules and regulations pertaining to the area of assignment. Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, procedures and methods necessary to carry out assigned ...
Minimum qualifications
Associate's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Environmental Technician I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $97,759 | $27,320 to $97,759 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.