What You'll Be Doing

Do you have great people skills, a love for our environment, and want to feel like you helped make a difference every day? If so, we have a job opportunity for you! We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in a Plans & Permits role. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Based on qualifications, this vacancy may be filled as either a Plans & Permits Specialist or a Plans & Permits Technician.

Position Options:
Plans & Permits Specialist
Requirements: Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience).
Market Range: $23.20 - $33.63 per hour (Hiring Range: $23.20 - $28.42 per hour)

Plans & Permits Technician
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in the construction industry or customer service (or equivalent education and experience).
Market Range: $22.48 - $30.51 per hour (Hiring Range: $22.48 - $26.49 per hour)

About Our Team

Wake County Environmental Services (WCES) is the consolidation of programs and services that include ES Administration, Animal Services, Water Quality, and Solid Waste Services. Our mission is, in partnership with the community, to facilitate full access to high quality and effective services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, WCES is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the federal or state level or bubbling up from the customer-centric spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to WCES implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in the construction industry and/or customer service
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Experience working in a permitting office and/or call center

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Preference will be given to a candidate bilingual in english and spanish
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to citizens and internal staff members
• Knowledge of various types of permits
• Ability to understand site plans, recorded maps and conduct deed research
• Knowledge of PC functions, and standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize time and tasks to best achieve daily work assignments
• Ability to work well independently as well in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing work volumes

About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F 8AM-5PM

Hiring Range: See posting for details

Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/17/2025

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.

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