Plans Reviewer #2101-323000-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

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This position performs plan reviews, prepares quotes, and maintains records for new water and sewer service connections for Charlotte Water.  

Work involves reviewing commercial site utility plans for quote preparation; reviewing NCDOT encroachment exhibits; reviewing private water distribution plans; reviewing record drawings; determining and approving backflow placement during the vertical phase of construction; ascertaining changes that need to be made; enforcing CLT Water requirements for backflow prevention; reviewing permit applications for projects, including alterations, renovations, and change-of-use projects; researching information; and assisting customers.  This position prepares and updates progress reports; visits sites when needed; and coordinates final approvals of changes in design affecting projects, hence protecting the public water system.

· Conducts plan reviews of new service site plans, NCDOT encroachments, and private water plans delegated to Charlotte Water from NCDEQ; conducts commercial site utility plan reviews; and ensures compliance of state and Charlotte Water standards.

· Reviews permit applications submitted for commercial and multi-family construction projects, including alterations, renovations, and change-of-use projects for existing buildings.

· Communicates with engineers throughout the plan review process until plans are accepted.

· Prepares for quotes for connection fees based on approved new service site plans.

· Makes site visits for evaluation of service placements; provides on-site assistance.

· Conducts information research as needed.

· Maintains and keeps records of site plans and NCDOT encroachments in project management system; prepares letters for private water plans.

· Works with code officials and jurisdictions in a multi-agency permitting process involving formal project application review, formal preliminary plan submittal meetings, scheduled and unscheduled electronic plan reviews, and direct customer plan review activities.

· Provides customer assistance and information to individual homeowners (re. irrigation systems), contractors, engineers, architects, developers, etc. via in-person contact, email, and telephone calls.

 · Coordinates communication among numerous agencies engineers, contractors, and developers.

· Attends department meetings and required training.

· Performs other related job duties as assigned. to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of GIS, Polaris, Virtual Charlotte as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional software.
• Knowledge of state and local utility code along with commercial and residential permitting.
• Knowledge of state building code and town zoning and planning ordinances
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in conducting research.
• Ability to learn project management software such as CityWorks, etc.

§  Desires Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester credential from UF-TREEO.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related plan review experience.

OR Associates degree in engineering or a related field and five (5) years of related plan review experience.

OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

Desires Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester credential from UF-TREEO.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.