Environmental Consultant

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

4d • $76,986 - $105,155 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Consultant – Watershed works in Wake County’s Planning and Development Services Department, within the Watershed Management Division. The role conducts regulatory field inspections of construction projects in Wake County and municipal partner jurisdictions at various stages of development. The consultant checks that project activities conform to approved construction plans and as-built surveys, and uses appropriate industry tools to verify compliance with environmental regulations.

The position enforces state rules and local ordinances to protect the environment and support continued State delegation of the County’s erosion and sediment control local program. It also builds relationships with the development community and residents to resolve complex site challenges, address complaints, and advance department initiatives and performance measures. In emergencies, the employee may be assigned different duties, hours, or work locations and may participate in preparedness and response operations, exercises, and training.

The position is based at WCOB in Raleigh, North Carolina. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
• Three years of experience in environmental planning, inspections, or engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent 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 provide informed recommendations and guidance supported by defensible documentation to resolve problems.
• Ability to independently prioritize, manage, and coordinate multiple assignments and use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Ability to learn quickly, understand technical documents, and communicate information to nontechnical audiences.
• Knowledge of basic principles of erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, plan review, and state and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Include all prior work experience on the application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, or plan review.
• Possession of two or more of the following certifications or training credentials: 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 Construction General Permit (CGP) Site Inspector Training Certificate; Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI); or Certified Designer of Sediment & Erosion Control (CDSEC).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Use appropriate industry tools to assess project compliance with environmental regulations.
• Enforce state rules and local ordinances to protect the environment and support continued State delegation of the County’s erosion and sediment control local program.
• Build relationships with the development community and residents to resolve complex site challenges and address complaints.
• Advance Planning and Development Services Department initiatives and performance measures.
• In emergencies, participate in preparedness and response operations and potentially perform temporary assignments, attend exercises, and complete preparedness training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level