What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans & Permits Specialist or Plans & Permits Technician position at Wake County?
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.
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).
Hiring Range: $25.79 - $30.08 per hour (Market Range: $25.79 - $34.37 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).
Hiring Range: $25.07 - $28.13 per hour (Market Range: $25.07 - $31.18 per hour)
About
About Our Team
The Wake County Planning & Development Services Department exists to ensure that growth and development are managed responsibly by preserving the outstanding quality of life that all Wake County residents expect. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for this approach increases. The Department is the County’s leading resource for administering the County’s regulations pertaining to land development. This work is guided by the County’s Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Stormwater Regulations, and North Carolina Building Code.
The Department includes various work groups to advance development in Wake County’s jurisdiction. Those groups include building permitting and inspections, stormwater, watershed management, planning and zoning. The department is also instrumental in convening stakeholders that have common interests in advanced land development projects. The stakeholders may include regional agencies related to transportation, stormwater, watershed management, or other planning efforts. The Planning & Development Services team recognizes that community engagement and stakeholder feedback are a critical step in any planning process. As such, team members are skilled at outreach and engagement practices.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Plans & Permits Specialist
Requirements: Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience).
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).
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 25.07 - 34.37
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/11/2026
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
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.
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.
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.
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).
Hiring Range: $25.79 - $30.08 per hour (Market Range: $25.79 - $34.37 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).
Hiring Range: $25.07 - $28.13 per hour (Market Range: $25.07 - $31.18 per hour)
About
About Our Team
The Wake County Planning & Development Services Department exists to ensure that growth and development are managed responsibly by preserving the outstanding quality of life that all Wake County residents expect. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for this approach increases. The Department is the County’s leading resource for administering the County’s regulations pertaining to land development. This work is guided by the County’s Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Stormwater Regulations, and North Carolina Building Code.
The Department includes various work groups to advance development in Wake County’s jurisdiction. Those groups include building permitting and inspections, stormwater, watershed management, planning and zoning. The department is also instrumental in convening stakeholders that have common interests in advanced land development projects. The stakeholders may include regional agencies related to transportation, stormwater, watershed management, or other planning efforts. The Planning & Development Services team recognizes that community engagement and stakeholder feedback are a critical step in any planning process. As such, team members are skilled at outreach and engagement practices.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Plans & Permits Specialist
Requirements: Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience).
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).
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Experience working in a permitting office and/or call center
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to residents 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
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
Hiring Range: 25.07 - 34.37
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/11/2026
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
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.
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.
Salary : $25 - $28