Introduction
Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.
Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with 300,000 customer accounts and over 1000 employees. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville. Charlotte Water’s FY 23 budget is $535M and a five-year capital program of $2.5 billion. We enjoy the highest credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies as a result of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council. We value competent, skilled candidates with a customer service focus to work in a team environment.
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
This position will assist the Construction Services Engineer with plan revisions for projects in construction, analyzes post construction pipe CCTV inspection, and will assist in post construction warranty administration for public development to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, standards, best practices, and applicable regulatory issues.
Summary
Work involves reviewing construction plans; coordinating with outside agencies for permits; notifying the public and answering questions regarding construction details and impact to customers; hydraulics and hydrology; reviewing encroachments; maintaining records; and communicating amongst numerous agencies, engineers, inspectors, contractors and developers. This position performs work that is technical and detailed oriented and requires application of professional engineering principles.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Completes revision review of civil engineering aspects of site development plans to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Works with developers/engineers to modify plans for conformity.
• Works with other municipalities for town approval and permits.
• Reviews and approves multiple document types, such as: easement maps, abandonment maps, and agreements; North Carolina Department of Transportation encroachment maps; and railroad and gas main encroachments
• Reviews water distribution and gravity sewer collection systems, ensuring they are designed to state specifications and Charlotte Water’s design manual.
• Coordinates closely with Charlotte Water inspection staff to assist with design changes during construction activities.
• Attends meetings; meets general training requirements.
• Analyze post construction CCTV pipe inspection.
• Assist administering post construction warranty.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of Accela Plan Review software.
• Skill in communications, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in applying conflict resolution techniques.
• Skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Skill in GIS software, such as ArcGIS.
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.
• Ability to develop technical reports.
• Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field from an accredited school, or a Bachelor’s Degree plus related experience.
• Two (2) years of related work experience, preferably experience in urban planning, civil engineering, or construction management.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Prefers NASSCO PACP and MACP certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
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.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
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.
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
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