Environmental Consultant - Food, Lodging, Institutions

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); Hybride; USD 77 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wake County Public Health's Environmental Health & Safety Division seeks an Environmental Consultant to protect community health by inspecting restaurants, lodging, and institutions and by educating stakeholders.

You will perform inspections, outbreak investigations, and enforcement when needed, coordinating education with partners. The role requires knowledge of state rules and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in EH/Health sciences or public health.
• 3 years of environmental health experience.
• NC REHS or able to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsabilités

• Inspect food, lodging, and institutional facilities per state rules.
• Investigate foodborne disease outbreaks and other outbreaks.
• Inspect swimming pools and tattoo facilities as needed.
• Perform emergency response and complaint investigations.
• Educate the public on environmental and public health issues.

Connaissances

Environmental health knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Enforcement knowledge

Public health understanding

Formation

Bachelor's or higher in EH/Public Health

Description du poste

What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as anEnvironmental Consultant!

Do you have an extensive knowledge of Environmental Healthrules and regulations, and are you looking for a career with excellentbenefits? If so, the Food, Lodging, and Institution Section of Wake CountyEnvironmental Health & Safety Division would like to meet you!

This is an opportunity to combine customer service skills, science knowledge,and a love of public health to serve the citizens and visitors of Wake County. You will be able to use your skillset to ensure that restaurants and otherestablishments meet sanitation/safety standards using education, conflictresolution, and enforcement strategies. Education of external and internalstakeholders during inspections and consultative visits will be a highly valuedcomponent of your work.

Primary duties include:

• Performsinspections of food, lodging, and institutional facilities required bystate rules and regulations
• Conductsfoodborne and communicable disease outbreak investigations
• Mayinspect swimming pools and tattoo facilities
• Performsemergency response and complaint investigations
• Educatesthe general public concerning environmental and public health issues

**Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm, some nights,weekends, holidays**

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC); OR Bachelor's or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in the physical, biological, natural, life, or health sciences; OR Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in public health
• Three years of experience in environmental health or related field
• FDA standardization required within 18 months of hire
• NC Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• NCDHHS authorization in Food Lodging Institutions and at least one other authorization
• Any remaining authorizations relevant to the position required within 12 months of hire
• Valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• NC Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
• NC DHHS authorizations relevant to position (transferable)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing food and lodging institutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple assignments
• Ability to focus on results and quality
• Ability to multi-task

About This Position

Location: WCOBRaleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 76,986-107,785

Market Range: 76,986.00 - 138,582.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/21/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at‑large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well‑managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on jobrequirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, duringand after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.