What You'll Be Doing
Join Wake County’s Environmental Health & Safety team
as the Director of the Plan Review & Recreational Sanitation Section
(PRRS)!
Are you a mission‑driven leader ready to shape safer, healthier communities
across Wake County? The PRRS team plays a critical role in protecting public
health by ensuring facilities are designed, built, and operated to meet state
and local sanitation standards. We're looking for a forward‑thinking,
relationship‑oriented leader to guide this essential program.
Wake County’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Division consists of 33 talented professionals dedicated to safeguarding public
health. The Division houses two key sections:
• Food, Lodging & Institution Sanitation (FLIS)
• Plan Review & Recreational Sanitation (PRRS)
PRRS is responsible for reviewing construction plans,
conducting site visits, permitting new facilities, and enforcing both State
sanitation laws and the County’s public swimming pool ordinance. This work
ensures that facilities; including restaurants, hospitals, child and adult care
facilities, lodging establishments, summer camps, mobile food units, and public
swimming pools, are built to protect the health and safety of residents and
visitors.
As the Director of PRRS, you will lead the section’s
strategic direction, daily operations, and customer‑focused service delivery.
You’ll collaborate closely with municipalities, partner agencies, and field
staff to ensure plan review and sanitation processes are accurate, efficient,
and consistent across the County.
You will also oversee annual business planning, budgeting,
policy development, and staff performance, ensuring the Section maintains
excellence in compliance, service, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Provide
strategic management, planning, and overall direction for the PRRS
Section.
- Supervise
plan review field staff and support their professional development and
performance.
- Prepare
and implement the Section’s annual business plan and budget.
- Develop
policies, objectives, priorities, and operational workflows that support
Division goals.
Regulatory Oversight & Compliance
- Administer
and enforce mandated North Carolina environmental health and sanitation
regulations.
- Enforce
Wake County’s public swimming pool ordinance and align implementation with
State standards.
- Ensure
plans for new and renovated facilities meet all required public health and
safety regulations.
Plan Review & Facility Permitting
- Oversee
plan review for facilities such as food service establishments, childcare
centers, lodging facilities, hospitals, mobile food units, summer camps,
and public swimming pools.
- Conduct
and/or coordinate construction visits to verify compliance during the
build phase.
- Issue
permits in collaboration with municipalities across Wake County.
Cross‑Agency Coordination & Customer Service
- Partner
with municipal planning and permitting departments to streamline workflows
for clients.
- Deliver
high‑quality customer service by supporting applicants and providing clear
regulatory guidance.
- Serve
as a subject‑matter expert for environmental health plan review and
sanitation standards.
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate
section operational effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Strengthen
consistency, efficiency, and technological innovation within plan review
processes.
- Promote
education, outreach, and clear communication with regulated facilities and
partners.
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 degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
- Five years of experience in environmental health, environmental planning, inspections or engineering
- Valid Driver's License and "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)
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist with NC
- Supervisory experience
- Authorizations relative to the Section
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Extensive knowledge of various environmental health disciplines: biology, chemistry, water and waste disposal, building codes, local, state and federal rules and regulations and NC General Statutes.
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the business community.
- Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information and identify solutions.
- Ability to enforce mandated rules and regulations.
- Ability to develop sound business and strategic plans.
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees, business managers/owners and the media.
About This Position
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15
Hiring Range: 88,537-123,948
Market Range: 88,537.00 - 159,359.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/18/2026
