Job Description
Join Wake County's award-winning Environmental Services department and drive impactful change in our community. We're seeking a passionate Senior Environmental Specialist to lead critical sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with state regulations while developing innovative solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape environmental policy, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-visibility projects that directly improve quality of life for Raleigh residents.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive waste management strategies targeting 30% landfill diversion
- Lead regulatory compliance audits for 50+ commercial facilities
- Design community outreach programs engaging 10,000+ residents annually
- Analyze environmental data to identify sustainability opportunities
- Manage departmental recycling infrastructure projects with $500K+ budgets
- Coordinate with state agencies on environmental policy updates
- Mentor junior specialists through formal training programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
- 5+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience
- Advanced certification in Waste Management (e.g., CCM, SWANA)
- Expertise in NC environmental regulations (15A NCAC 13)
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and environmental data analysis
- Proven grant writing success with $250K+ secured funding
- Valid NC driver's license with clean record