Environmental Consultant - Food, Lodging, Institutions

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Environmental Consultant - Food, Lodging, Institutions

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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, Institution and Sanitation 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:

• Perform inspection of food, lodging, and institutional facilities required by state rules and regulations
• Conduct foodborne and communicable disease outbreak investigations
• May inspect swimming pools and tattoo facilities
• Performs emergency response and complaint investigations
• Educate 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

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, Institution and Sanitation Section of Wake County Environmental Services would like to meet you! The Wake County Environmental Services Environmental Health and Safety Division's mission is to reduce public health and safety risks to citizens and visitors of Wake County through efficient and effective plan review, audits, and education. Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with a population of over 1 million. The Food Lodging Institution Section won the 2016 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award in 2016.

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)

• Current NC REHS registration
• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - 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: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 73,492-102,892

Market Range: 73,492.00 - 132,292.00

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/17/2024

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.

Salary:

73,492-102,892