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 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 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 work in the Environmental Management Division on permitting and compliance related projects to support CLTWater’s water resource recovery facilities, industrial pretreatment program, and biosolids program.
Summary
This position supports the monitoring of regulatory requirements as required by the Federal Clean Water Act and NC water quality requirements as they relate to wastewater treatment. These requirements are centered on wastewater treatment plant performance, permitting, and compliance for the purpose of protection of the environment and public health. This is accomplished through sample collection and data analysis, trending, review and interpretation. This position may also support special projects that increase treatment plant efficiencies or further support treatment plant compliance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs field sampling activities by properly collecting, testing, and analyzing wastewater samples; collecting both grab and composite samples; calibrating, maintaining, and monitoring automatic samplers and field testing equipment for proper sample collection and analysis; submitting samples to CLTWater environmental lab using chain of custody; transporting samples to various locations; preparing and maintaining complete, accurate, and legible records. Observes/reports on facility conditions/operations.
• Data management with data entry into multiple computer software systems/formats; reviewing data for accuracy and completeness; organizing, trending, and visually presenting data; maintaining key metrics.
• Participation in special projects as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Performs field sampling activities by properly collecting, testing, and analyzing wastewater samples; collecting both grab and composite samples; calibrating, maintaining, and monitoring automatic samplers and field testing equipment for proper sample collection and analysis; submitting samples to CLTWater environmental lab using chain of custody; transporting samples to various locations; preparing and maintaining complete, accurate, and legible records. Observes/reports on facility conditions/operations.
• Data entry into multiple computer software systems/formats; reviewing data for accuracy and completeness; organizing, trending, and visually presenting data; maintaining key metrics.
• Participation in special projects as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the science of wastewater treatment.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in basic math
• Skill in using computers and proficiency in job-related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Requires working indoors/outdoors; during inclement weather; around chemicals, solvents, and dust in an industrial environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and completion of one year of undergraduate college level work in a science related discipline such as biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, or environmental engineering.
Salary
This is a one year, part time position with no benefits.
$19.00 - $22.00Hr Commensurate with Education level and 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.
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.
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