Watershed Program Manager

What You'll Be Doing

Join us as our next Watershed Program Manager and help drive innovative water resource initiatives forward!

The Planning and Development Services Department provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. You will be working with a team of scientists and engineers of many backgrounds, bringing expertise and experience from various sectors, government, industry and academia, with a passion to protect the environment. The Watershed Management 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 Division. As the Watershed Program Manager
, you will have the opportunity to rapidly learn, lead and participate in projects that support the nationally recognized and award-winning Watershed Management Division
.

The Wake County Planning and Development Services Department consistently functions at a nationally recognized level. We are comprised of four Divisions consisting of Administration, Planning & Zoning, Building Permits & Inspections and Watershed Management. We sustain success by consistently hiring the best and brightest of well-rounded individuals. Our department embraces collaboration and fully supports the opportunity for leadership to occur at all levels within the Department.

• 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.

• 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

• Organized, detail-oriented, with solid analytical, computer and problem-solving skills
• Excellent ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical groups, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent ability to identify performance measures and take action to improve and maintain high-quality, competitive core services
• Excellent ability to collaborate with stakeholders on projects both within and outside the organization
• Excellent skills in completing work and projects involving multiple people and organizations
• Advanced ability to help others understand and achieve organizational goals
• Excellent knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards and satisfaction evaluation
• Excellent knowledge of rules, design principles and methods to control sedimentation and erosion and mitigate stormwater runoff
• Ability to lead a team of engineers and scientists with technical expertise in plan review, erosion and sedimentation control and stormwater management

Location:

WCOBRaleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 86,378 – 138,199

Market Range: 86,378.

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 3/13/2026

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.

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.

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