Environmental Consultant - Groundwater

What You'll Be Doing

Join #Team Wake as an Environmental Consultant!

Wake County Public Health is seeking qualified applicants for an Environmental Consultant to support the county’s dynamic, leading-edge private well program. This position will perform site evaluations, create andreview well permits, conduct inspections for well construction, well repair sand well abandonments, collect water quality samples, and interpret results from private drinking water wells. This position will also provide consultative services to residents including well inspections, water quality sampling, andadvice on water quality issues, and will conduct background research and field investigations related to groundwater complaints.

This is a great opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow with a program that will give you new challenge sand opportunities every week.

Primary duties include:

• Enforces state and local regulations governing construction, testing and abandonment of private drinking water wells including permitting, siting,inspection, and sampling of new wells.
• Provides consultation to homeowners with private wells regarding well construction,water quality and water quantity concerns.
• Worksin conjunction with state and local agencies to investigate groundwater contamination incidents.
• Provides assistance to homeowners with questions or concerns about their wells.
• Responds to citizen complaints about wells and conducts enforcement action in accordance with approved procedures, applicable rules and regulations/ordinances.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• Three years of experience in 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.

• Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Licensed Geologist, Professional Engineer, or closely related field of licensure

• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing wells or environmental health
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to independently prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple assignments
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze situations and offer informed recommendations and guidance to resolve problems

Location:

Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610 USA

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm. Occasional nights and weekends.

Hiring Range: 75,

Market Range: 75,108.

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

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

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