Environmental Consultant
About The Position
The Environmental Consultant – Watershed works in Wake County’s Watershed Management Division, within the Planning and Development Services Department. The role conducts regulatory field inspections of construction projects in Wake County and municipal partner jurisdictions at various stages of development, verifies that project activities follow approved construction plans and as-built surveys, and uses appropriate industry tools to assess 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. The Environmental Consultant builds relationships with the development community and residents to resolve complex site challenges, respond to complaints, and advance department initiatives and performance measures. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers and supports the Watershed Management Division’s goals of high-quality service delivery and broader environmental impact. The role is based at WCOB in Raleigh, North Carolina, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 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 strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of an organization with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to analyze situations, navigate ambiguity, and provide informed recommendations and guidance supported by defensible documentation.
- 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 the basic principles of erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, plan review, and state and local environmental laws and regulations.
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 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 comply with 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.
- Address complaints and advance Planning and Development Services Department initiatives and performance measures.
- Prioritize, manage, and coordinate multiple assignments and use scientific methods to solve problems.
- Provide informed recommendations and guidance supported by defensible documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
