Employment Opportunity at Wake County Environmental Health & Safety Division
Environmental Consultant – Food, Lodging, Institutions (req8248)
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What You’ll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as an Environmental Consultant!
Do you have an extensive knowledge of Environmental Health rules and regulations, and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits? If so, the Food, Lodging, and Institution Section of Wake County Environmental 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 other establishments meet sanitation/safety standards using education, conflict resolution, and enforcement strategies. Education of external and internal stakeholders during inspections and consultative visits will be a highly valued component of your work.
Primary duties include:
- Performs inspections of food, lodging, and institutional facilities required by state rules and regulations
- Conducts foodborne and communicable disease outbreak investigations
- May inspect swimming pools and tattoo facilities
- Performs emergency response and complaint investigations
- Educates the general public concerning environmental and public health issues
**Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm, some nights, weekends, holidays**
About Our Team
Join #TeamWake as an Environmental Consultant! Do you have an extensive knowledge of Environmental Health rules and regulations, and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits? If so, the Food, Institution and Sanitation Section of Wake County Environmental Services would like to meet you! The Wake County Environmental Services Environmental Health and Safety Division’s mission is to reduce public health and safety risks to citizens and visitors of Wake County through efficient and effective plan review, audits, and education. Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with a population of over 1 million. The Food Lodging Institution Section won the 2016 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award in 2016.
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)
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) REHS – current exam credential
- NC DHHS authorizations
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: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:15 pm – Occasional nights and weekends
Hiring Range: 73,492 – 102,892
Market Range: 73,492.00 – 132,292.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/11/2025
If you have questions or want to discuss the position, please contact,
James R. Smith, REHS
Environmental Health Program Manager – Food Sanitation
Wake County Government
Wake County Health & Human Services / Environmental Health & Safety Division
jamesrsmith
919.856.7414 office | 919.868.9246 mobile | 919.743.4772 fax
336 Fayetteville St. / P.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602
Wake.gov
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