Job description
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
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing and approving private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards
- Work performed is technical and detail oriented requiring application of civil engineering principles and practices
- Review and approval of work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and storm water management plans, and supporting calculations
- Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
- Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to all local ordinances governing stormwater management.
- Works closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance Drainage and Post-Construction Stormwater Regulations.
- Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.
- Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.
- Assist in training Plan Reviewers
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.
- Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
- Hydro CAD
- HEC-RAS
- HY8
- Requires ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
- 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
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Demonstrates ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development
- Is open-minded and considers multiple options.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualification
- Knowledge and experience in stormwater management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices
- Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (prefer Civil) and one year of related experience
Salary
- $69,404 – $86,755 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.
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.
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.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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