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
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: WCOB Raleigh, 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
