Environmental Consultant

The Planning and Development Services Department provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. You will be working with a team of scientists and engineers with multiple backgrounds, brining expertise and experience from various sectors: government, industry and academia, with a passion to protect the environment.

The Watershed Management Division strives for first class service delivery and continued national recognition by making contributions that have broader impacts and implications beyond the County . As an Environmental Consultant – Watershed , you will conduct regulatory field inspections of construction projects in Wake County and municipal partner jurisdictions at various stages of development, ensure project activities follow approved construction plans and as-built surveys and utilize appropriate industry tools to ensure project compliance with environmental regulations.

You will protect the environment by enforcing state rules and local ordinances to ensure continued State delegation of our erosion and sediment control local program. The Environmental Consultant – Watershed will build a solid relationship with the development community and residents to resolve complex site challenges, address complaints and advance Planning and Development Services Department initiatives and performance measures.