Environmental Consultant - Food, Lodging, Institutions

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)

• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) REHS - current exam credential
• NC DHHS authorizations

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: 8:30am - 5:15pm, M-F. Occasional nights and weekends.

Hiring Range: 75,109 - 105,157

Market Range: 75,108.00 - 135,202.00

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/22/2026

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