Storm Water Services Drainage Specialist #2110-239400-01
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:00 PM
- Section
- Storm Water Services
- Salary
- $57,910 - $72,388 Commensurate with Experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
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.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet with and assist property owners with storm drainage related issues.
- Communicate drainage information to a non-technical audience.
- Physically going into the field to investigate the drainage system and the caller’s concerns; determining if the issue is eligible for assistance from the Storm Water Services Program; classifying the extent of the problems; evaluating and addressing safety concerns; coordinating additional investigations including pipe videos and confined space entries.
- Document physical characteristics of storm drainage infrastructure and features in the field.
- Coordinate with other Storm Water staff, City departments, and/or other agencies; serving as the key divisional and team resource.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis by delineating drainage areas and calculating storm flows, gutter spread, and pipe flow capacities.
- Develop repair work plans, including determining the extent of the work, standards and guidelines to follow, estimating quantities and cost, and providing sufficient information for the street maintenance crew or repair contractor to complete the work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to conduct field investigations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in various types of construction with an understanding of and experience in site restoration.
- Knowledge of construction industry standards, materials, methods, and equipment concerned with the construction and maintenance of storm drainage systems and roadway.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully perform storm water engineering analysis tools including using hydrology and hydraulic software such as, Hydro CAD, HY8, Arc-GIS, Storm CAD or Hydroflow, and other engineering software applications.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to investigate and manage storm water requests for service while utilizing organizational skills to conduct multiple activities and tasks to meet expected production goals.
- Be responsive and follow-through with all the various duties and commitments.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, dependable passenger vehicle, good driving record and ability to receive and maintain a City Driving Permit.
- Ability to work outdoors, traversing uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions and physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Preferred Qualification
- Working knowledge of Cityworks, ArcGIS, and Construction Inspection (CI) software.
- Field engineering experience including basic surveying and construction and repair of storm water infrastructure.
- Construction estimating and take-off experience.
- Direct or indirect street maintenance experience.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduation or Equivalent and five years of relevant work experience
OR
Associate's Degree and three years of relevant work experience
OR
Bachelor's Degree and one year of relevant work experience
Conditions of Employment
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.
Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check, drug screening, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If an applicant does not pass the background screening or vaccination requirement, the offer will be rescinded.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion