Join Wake County’s Environmental Health & Safety team
as the Director of the Plan Review & Recreational Sanitation Section
(PRRS)!
Are you a mission‑driven leader ready to shape safer, healthier communities
across Wake County? The PRRS team plays a critical role in protecting public
health by ensuring facilities are designed, built, and operated to meet state
and local sanitation standards. We're looking for a forward‑thinking,
relationship‑oriented leader to guide this essential program.
Wake County’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Division consists of 33 talented professionals dedicated to safeguarding public
health. The Division houses two key sections:
• Food, Lodging & Institution Sanitation (FLIS)
• Plan Review & Recreational Sanitation (PRRS)
PRRS is responsible for reviewing construction plans,
conducting site visits, permitting new facilities, and enforcing both State
sanitation laws and the County’s public swimming pool ordinance. This work
ensures that facilities; including restaurants, hospitals, child and adult care
facilities, lodging establishments, summer camps, mobile food units, and public
swimming pools, are built to protect the health and safety of residents and
visitors.
As the Director of PRRS, you will lead the section’s
strategic direction, daily operations, and customer‑focused service delivery.
You’ll collaborate closely with municipalities, partner agencies, and field
staff to ensure plan review and sanitation processes are accurate, efficient,
and consistent across the County.
You will also oversee annual business planning, budgeting,
policy development, and staff performance, ensuring the Section maintains
excellence in compliance, service, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Regulatory Oversight & Compliance
Plan Review & Facility Permitting
Cross‑Agency Coordination & Customer Service
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
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.
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15
Hiring Range: 88,537-123,948
Market Range: 88,537.00 - 159,359.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/18/2026
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.
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.
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.
Wake County Government provides services including tax collection, library services, local parks administration, planning and permitting, health and human services, law enforcement and more. Wake County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners.
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County, North Carolina is home to NC State University, Shaw University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. Wake County is also the center of state government, with our Capitol Building, legislature and many government offices located in Raleigh.
Wake County is the most populous County in North Carolina. The County consists of 12 municipalities and includes Raleigh, the county seat and state capital. A unique mix of urban and rural small towns distinguishes Wake County from other counties and provides something for every lifestyle.
