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Wake County

Wake County

Government Administration

Raleigh, NC 32,024 followers

Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the capital county of N.C.

About us

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.

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1771
Specialties
Government, Social Services, Health and Human Services, Public Health, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Services, Elections, Emergency Management, Fire Services, Library Services, and Animal Services

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  • 🌟 Make a Lasting Difference in Wake County – Join Our Adult Protective Services Team! 🌟 Wake County Senior & Adult Services team is looking for a dedicated Adult Protective Services Social Worker who believes in the power of compassion, advocacy and community connection. In this role, you’ll be a lifeline for disabled adults and seniors—helping protect their safety, strengthen their independence and ensure they can continue living with dignity in the community they call home. Your work will directly impact the well‑being of vulnerable adults by investigating concerns of abuse or neglect, building protective plans and coordinating essential services that truly change lives. We are especially seeking Social Workers and Case Managers with experience supporting adults with disabilities, mental health challenges, substance use disorders or aging-related needs. Why Join Us? You’ll become part of a team rooted in compassion, connection and purpose. We believe in working together, supporting one another and making an impact that ripples across families and communities. Every day, your work will matter—and the difference you make will be felt. Apply today and be the difference in #WakeCounty ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4qfI315 #SocialWorker #AudltProtectiveServices #CaseManager #SocialServices #Community

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  • Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for helping individuals navigate essential Medicaid services? #WakeCounty's Adult Medicaid Team is seeking an Eligibility Team Lead to support our Private Living Medicaid Recertification and SSI unit. In this role, you’ll mentor staff, review casework for quality and accuracy, support policy interpretation, maintain operational workflows, and collaborate with families, facilities, attorneys and other partners. You’ll also assist with SSI troubleshooting, manage reporting tasks and step in to support caseloads when needed. ✅ If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing others and value accuracy in policy-driven work, we’d love to connect with you. 💻 Apply today to help strengthen our mission of service and support within Adult Medicaid ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wYh4tC

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  • Are you at the crossroads of HR and IT? Here’s your opportunity to bring the best of both worlds together in one exciting role, using technology to transform HR operations and elevate the employee experience! We’re looking for an HR Systems Manager to lead the strategy, optimization and innovation of our HR technology ecosystem. In this key leadership role, you’ll help shape the systems that power our talent, payroll and workforce operations, while leading a team focused on continuous improvement and exceptional service. What You’ll Do: ✅ Lead and develop the HRIS team ✅ Drive system adoption, compliance and best practices ✅ Turn HR business needs into effective technology solutions ✅ Partner with internal teams and vendors to optimize HR platforms ✅ Oversee system integrations, upgrades, testing and issue resolution ✅ Lead HR technology strategy, operations and continuous improvement ✅ Help HR teams and end users successfully adopt HR systems and technologies If you’re ready to use modern HR technology to improve the employee experience and strengthen organizational performance, apply today for this local hybrid (40% on-site) opportunity! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4c5h3vF

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  • Ready to make a real impact on the lives of homeless pets? Come join #TeamWake as an Animal Services Foster Coordinator. We're looking for an energetic, animal-loving superstar to help champion our Foster Program and support some of our most vulnerable animals. If you’re great at juggling fast-paced tasks, connecting with people and spreading hope for pets who need it most, this role is your chance to shine. We are accepting applications through Aug. 24! Apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qbKXEf #AnimalShelter #AnmalServicesFosterCoordinator #HomelessPets

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  • #WakeCounty is opening a brand new role for a leader who wants their work to make a real difference. If you’re already contributing in homeless services or community systems and want to apply your expertise in a community that values collaboration and system‑level progress, this is the place to put your skills to work! 🏙️ Hybrid in Raleigh, NC 🔧 Manage grants, reporting and best practices with confidence 🚀 Lead initiatives that strengthen the homeless response system 🔥 New role with space to shape direction and drive community results 💡 Bring fresh thinking to strategy, innovation and system improvement 🌍 Join an established CoC team with real momentum and collaborative partners If you’re ready for meaningful work, a supportive team and a role that helps move communities forward, we’d love to connect! Apply by Aug. 23 ➡️ https://shorturl.at/L8ZZy

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  • 💼 Lead Wake County’s Cash & Investment Portfolio! As the Cash & Investment Manager for #WakeCounty, you will be responsible for managing the County’s cash and investments, including but not limited to forecasting appropriate daily cash liquidity needs. In this role, you will: ✔️ Manage banking and brokerage relationships ✔️ Track investment performance and industry trends ✔️ Reconcile and report cash and investment balances ✔️ Forecast daily cash needs and maintain appropriate liquidity ✔️ Complete required statutory reporting and ACFR-related reporting ✔️ Collaborate with the County’s external investment advisory firm, as necessary ✔️ Manage and diversify investments in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Ready to put your treasury, cash management and investment expertise to work? Bring your talents to Wake County and take the next step in your career. Apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4q6BlKT

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  • Wake County Public Health is growing and we’re looking for passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in our community. If you're committed to improving health outcomes and serving residents with excellence, we’d love to connect! Current Opportunities: 💙 Medical Director 🤰 Clinic RN (Prenatal Clinic) 🎒 School Health RN 🥬 Environmental Health Program Manager Join #TeamWake, where we're dedicated to innovation, collaboration and service. #WakeCounty offers competitive benefits, supportive leadership and the opportunity to make a difference every day. Apply now and help shape a healthier community ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49OlYRb

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  • #WakeCounty Fire Services was thrilled to host Camp Ignite at our Fire Training Center last week! ❤️🔥 Camp Ignite is a summer camp designed to inspire and empower high school girls with the confidence to explore a future career as a #Firefighter. 👩🚒 This hands-on experience was created by Town of Apex, Town of Cary and Town of Morrisville Fire Departments. It embodies the same values as our Fire Academy by building and strengthening public safety teams that can serve our communities in the future. 🚒

    • Group photo of Camp Ignite attendees at Wake County’s Fire Training Center.

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