Engineering Services Investigator #2208-238700-01

Environmental Management Division (EMD)

Date Opened

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 8:00 AM

Close Date

Sunday, September 18, 2022 11:59 PM

Section

Charlotte Water

Salary

$47,896.00 - $59,869/year - Commensurate with experience

Employment Type

Full Time

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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

Charlotte Water is seeking an Engineering Services Investigator to work with and assist the Environmental Management Division’s (EMD) Biosolids Coordinator to monitor the biosolids and residuals management program at the City’s five wastewater treatment plants and three water treatment plants.

Summary

The position will provide field support by performing field inspections for compliance with land application permitting requirements and contractual obligations at different sites in North Carolina and South Carolina, performing pad inspections to monitor the contractor’s housekeeping practices at Charlotte Water facilities, and coordinating with EMD operations and technical staff on special biosolids and residuals management-related projects. The position requires the ability to work well as part of a team, work effectively with the biosolids management contractor and regulators, and be able to communicate with customers. The candidate must be flexible with assignments and be self-motivated.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with internal team members including other biosolids program staff, treatment plant engineering and operations staff, water quality scientists, continuous improvement professionals, and administrative staff.

• The candidate must be a certified operator for land application in North Carolina and South Carolina and serve as the back-up Operator-in-Responsible Charge for Charlotte’s biosolids management program in North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Coordinate closely with external team members including customers and contractors.

• Assist the Biosolids Coordinator with responding to non-urgent and urgent biosolids and residuals program-related issues at the water and wastewater treatment facilities, at land applications sites, and along routes to landfills or land applications sites.

• Travel to and perform duties as necessary at land application sites in various counties in North Carolina and South Carolina typically within a 100-mile radius of Charlotte, NC.

• Assist with preparation of regulatory-required annual reports.

• Stay current on wastewater and biosolids-related policies and ordinances (local, state, federal) by participating in classes and attending conferences.

• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualification

• Two-year degree with coursework in environmental science or engineering, soil science, agriculture, agronomy, or biology.

• Three (3) years of related work experience with some or all of the following:

o municipal ordinances and/or state/federal regulations;

o technical standards pertaining to biosolids and/or wastewater treatment.

o soils or materials testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation or Equivalent and three (3) years of relevant work experience

• Associate's Degree and one (1) year of relevant work experience

• Bachelor's Degree and no relevant work experience

• Hold a North Carolina Land Application/Residuals Operator Certification or obtain the certification within one year after the first available North Carolina Land Application of Residuals Operator Training School.

• Valid NC Driver’s license

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.

As of October 1, 2021:

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.

The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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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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