Environmental Consultant - Watershed

  • WAKE COUNTY, NC
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Aug 27, 2024
Environmental Services
  • Salary: 73,492.00 - 102,892.00, Market Range: 73,492.00 - 132,292 USD
  • Salary Top: 102892.0073492.00-132292 USD

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

The Environmental Services Department provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. You will be working with a team of scientists and engineers of diverse background, brining expertise and experience from various sectors - government, industry and academia - with a passion to protect the environment. The Water Quality Division strives for first‐class service delivery and continued national recognition by making contributions that have broader impacts and implications beyond the County. The Watershed Management program is an integral part of the Water Quality Division. As an Erosion Control Environmental Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with a proficient team of experts in sedimentation and erosion control, stormwater management and plan review and participate in projects that support the nationally recognized and award-winning Water Quality Division.

About Our Team

The Wake County Environmental Services Department consistently functions at a nationally recognized level. We are comprised of four Divisions consisting of Administration, Animal Services, Solid Waste and Water Quality. We sustain success by consistently hiring the best and brightest of well-rounded individuals. Our Department embraces diversity and collaboration and fully supports the opportunity for leadership to occur at all levels within the Department.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Forestry or related field
  • Three years of experience in environmental planning, inspections or engineering
  • Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
  • Equivalent education and experience are accepted


Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Possesses one or more of the following:
  • Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)
  • Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
  • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
  • NCDOT Level 2 Certified Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Site Manager
  • Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ)
  • Certified Stormwater Inspector Construction (CSI-Construction)
  • Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS)
  • Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (QPSWPPP)
  • EPA’s Construction General Permit (CGP) Site Inspector Training Certificate


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

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
  • Detail oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to analyze situations, navigate ambiguity and offer informed recommendations and guidance, supported by defensible documentation to resolve problems
  • Ability to independently prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple assignments
  • Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
  • Ability to learn fast, read and understand technical documents and communicate information to non-technical audience
  • Good knowledge of basic principles of erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, plan review and state and local environmental laws and regulations


About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 73,492.00 - 102,892.00, Market Range: 73,492.00 - 132,292

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/6/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.57 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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 job requirements. 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, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Base Pay

73,492

Job Address

Raleigh, North Carolina United States View Map