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Erosion Control Supervisor #2207-237700-01

(Up to two openings)

Date Opened
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:00 AM
Close Date
Friday, August 12, 2022 8:00 PM
Section
Storm Water Services
Salary
  • $66,099 - $82,624 Commensurate with Experience.

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.

Function

Management

Summary

This position will lead and supervise a team of Erosion Control Coordinators within Storm Water Services’ Land Development Group.  This group is primarily responsible for protecting water resources, private property, and public infrastructure by enforcing the requirements of the City of Charlotte’s Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance within the City and its Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.  The Land Development Group works within the new Charlotte Development Center and works closely with other Storm Water Services groups, Planning Design and Development, and other City Departments to ensure compliance with City development standards. The Erosion Control Supervisor will work closely with other City Land Development staff groups, design/development professionals, development industry contractors, and the public. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and guide a team of Erosion Control Coordinators 
  • Develop and supervise practices to ensure consistency and accountability within the team 
  • Serve as primary contact to guide field operations of the team
  • Assist the Erosion Control Water Quality Program Administrator (ECWPA) in policy decisions pertaining to implementation and interpretation of development related stormwater ordinances and design manuals
  • Assist the ECWPA with enforcement cases and tracking
  • Assist the ECWPA with other duties as requested
  • Assist the ECWPA with the development and implementation of a successful strategy to oversee inspections on stormwater control measures (SCM)
  • Collaborate with other groups within the Development Center for on-going process improvements
  • Contribute to and collaborate on projects, initiatives, and programs that support the City of Charlotte Erosion Control Team as well as other departments within the city
  • Actively seek strategies and best practices to ensure seamless delivery of regulatory services as required by the city’s delegated state authority and NPDES stormwater discharge permit
  • Actively seek strategies and best practices to ensure seamless delivery of review and permitting services that align with objectives of the Charlotte Development Center 
  • Oversee land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with the city’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and the State’s General Permit for construction site stormwater discharges (NCG01).
  • Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, design professionals, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues
  • Review and approve construction site stormwater pollution prevention plans (erosion & sedimentation control plans) for compliance with minimum standards
  • Perform regular inspections of active construction sites
  • Investigate non-compliance reports from the public and other City departments and respond in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
  • Schedule and conduct preconstruction meetings, document site visits, prepare Notices of Violation, and prepare files and documents for legal cases when required
  • Prepare and present educational materials for our local outreach and education training series (public speaking)
  • Other related duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Technical competence in the areas of environmental science, stormwater principles, and permitting processes
  • Ability to perform effectively and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite / data transfer and file management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to communicate and work well with people from a wide variety of education levels, job classes, technical knowledge sets, skills, and backgrounds
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete assignments with minimal supervision
  • Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and negotiate desired solutions
  • Ability to determine appropriate level of regulation and flexibility where necessary
  • Ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development
  • Looks for opportunities to improve services and processes.
  • Is open-minded and considers multiple options.
  • Team oriented problem solving serving as roles of listener, leader, and follower
The successful candidate will have a good driving record, valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle for daily use, and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualification

  • Knowledge and experience with environmental systems, storm water management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices  
  • Experience with Accela

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental field and five (5) or more years of experience in environmental compliance
  • Certification as a Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)


Salary

  • $66,099 - $82,624 Commensurate with 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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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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