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 manage 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 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

Professional

Summary

This position is part of the Long-Term Stewardship (L-TS) Group within Charlotte Storm Water Services Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program and is primarily responsible for protecting and improving surface water quality within the city for compliance with state and federal laws. This position is responsible for supporting Storm Water Services with the long-term maintenance and operation of city-owned Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and stream improvement projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Manage contractors to execute routine, proactive, and restorative maintenance on city owned SCMs and stream improvement projects.
Work with internal staff and consultants to evaluate existing SCMs, assist with plan review, and develop Operation and Maintenance plans.
Provide technical support for management of city owned SCMs, and other Water Quality and flood mitigation projects.
Coordinate with other city departments regarding SCM operation and maintenance.
Prepare annual project and budget forecasts in order to help city departments comply with SCM maintenance and inspection requirements.
Provide additional technical support and program support for stream improvement projects in areas of long-term maintenance, vegetation, and wildlife management.
Conduct routine and as-needed inspections of SCMs and stream improvement projects and maintain documentation of site inspections.
Coordinate with team members to prioritize, scope, and execute maintenance and repairs, in a timely manner.
Work with Storm Water’s Dam Safety team to execute pre- and post-storm inspections.
Review Federal, State, and Local regulations as needed.
Provide accumulated yearly data to support recordkeeping required by the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Update and improve internal guidance documents related to operation and maintenance of city owned SCMs and stream improvement projects.
Maintain project tracking database, physical files, project schedules, budget tracking, and other organizational tools to comprehensively document project information.
Approximately 30-40% field work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of SCM design, and routine, proactive, and restorative maintenance.
Excellent project management skills including project forecasting, contractor management, and project execution.
Ability to ensure quality, manage costs, maintain schedules, and manage contracts.
Knowledge of SCM and stream improvement project operation and maintenance practices and ability to develop and manage O&M plans.
Knowledge of local, native riparian vegetation and assessment of invasive plant communities.
Knowledge of stream restoration designs and long-term maintenance.
Highly Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate well with people with a wide variety of backgrounds to develop solutions.
Superior attention to detail that allows for thorough cost tracking and documentation.
Effective computer skills that include proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel) and GIS.
Demonstrated skills in innovation and adaptive management for problem solving.
Ability to perform duties at a high level with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Team and community-oriented problem solving serving as roles of listener, leader and follower.
Effective presentation skills for local, state, and national opportunities
Possession of a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to receive and maintain a city driving permit.
Physical ability to inspect SCMs and stream improvement projects including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to work under adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualification

Five or more years of experience in the environmental field with related experience in implementation and post-construction inspection and maintenance of stream improvement projects and SCMs.
Knowledge of the local and state SCM design manuals, the City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, other local ordinances, requirements, and/or manuals.
Certification in SCM inspection and maintenance through an accepted regional certification program or the ability to obtain within one year.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in natural resources, earth or environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, soil science, engineering or related field and five years of relevant work experience

Master's Degree in natural resources, earth or environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, soil science, engineering or related field and three years of relevant work experience

Salary

$82,835.00 - $92,037.00 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.

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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