Environmental Health Program Manager - Watershed Management

What You'll Be Doing

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment? If so, this is the position for you!

The Environmental Services Department provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. You will be working with a team of scientists and engineers of diverse background, brining expertise and experience from various sectors – government, industry and academia – with a passion to protect the environment. The Water Quality Division strives for first‐class service delivery and continued national recognition by making contributions that have broader impacts and implications beyond the County. The Watershed Management program is an integral part of the Water Quality Division. As the Watershed Management Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to rapidly learn, lead and participate in projects that support the nationally recognized and award-winning Water Quality Division that is striving for international recognition.

NOTE: First round of reviews starting June 3, 2024.

About

About Our Team

The Wake County Environmental Services Department consistently functions at a nationally recognized level. We are comprised of four Divisions consisting of Administration, Animal Services, Solid Waste and Water Quality. We sustain success by consistently hiring the best and brightest of well-rounded individuals. Our Department embraces diversity and collaboration and fully support the opportunity for leadership to occur at all levels within the Department.

Required

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)

• Advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, law, geology, business or related area
• NCPE – North Carolina Professional Engineer’s (PE) License upon hire or the ability to obtain through comity
  
  
  

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to work closely with managers, division and department directors and stakeholders to advance the mission of the Environmental Services Department
• Ability to lead a diverse team of engineers and scientists with technical expertise in plan review, erosion and sedimentation control and post-construction stormwater management
• Excellent knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Excellent ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, to maintain high-quality and competitive core services
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats to explain technical specifications to non-technical groups
  
  
  

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: Salary up to $132,572, depending on qualifications and experience

Market Range: 82,862.00 - 149,143.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: Open until filled and may close at anytime first round of reviews starting June 3, 2024

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What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.