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Storm Water Asset Planner #2111-202700-01

Date Opened
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 8:00 AM
Close Date
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 8:00 PM
Section
Storm Water Services
Salary
  • $61,718 - $77,147 Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Introduction

Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.  

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

This position is part of the Storm Water Services Strategic Planning team and is primarily responsible for analytical and planning support for capital investment and asset management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, design, and implementation of operations & maintenance optimization and capital renewal strategies for storm water infrastructure
  • Analyze asset condition and capacity information and support the risk prioritization of drainage improvement projects
  • Coordinate with other Storm Water Services teams to compile asset engineering condition and capacity information from completed projects and inspections
  • Assist with dashboard reporting and QA/QC
  • Assist with optimizing asset management strategies, such as developing and implementing decision tree tools for work processes
  • Develop workflows and requirement standards
  • Identify critical storm water assets and determine inspection needs and frequencies
  • Assist with asset inspections – CCTV pipe video, pole camera, or confined space entry 
  • Advocate for quality assurance measures and perform quality control reviews

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to apply planning principles and processes to identify, evaluate, and recommend asset management needs and investments
  • Creative, conceptual, and analytical thinker
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS – familiarity with python, visual basic, or SQL preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
  • Familiarity with Cityworks or similar CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
  • A valid driver’s license, a good driving record with the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit

Preferred Qualification

  • Experience with municipal storm drainage, public utilities, or public infrastructure
  • Familiarity with python, visual basic, or SQL

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of relevant experience or Master’s degree or  equivalent combination of education, experience and skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

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.

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.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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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.

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