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.
Summary
This position administers the City of Charlotte’s Flow Free Program. This program ensures compliance of local businesses with the City of Charlotte’s Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy. Work involves inspecting grease interceptors and traps as well as commercial businesses such as restaurants, hotels and daycare centers that are required to install, operate, and maintain these devices under the Sewer Use Ordinance. This position also conducts investigations in coordination with other divisions and agencies; collects samples of raw sewage and grease, contacts and informs customers of policy and program requirements. This position also develops and delivers educational outreach presentations and seminars to large and small groups such as association meetings, festivals and schools.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensures compliance of local businesses/industries with the City of Charlotte’s Sewer Use Ordinance and Grease Trap Policy.
• Inspects restaurants/hotels/daycare centers and other customer facilities and sewer connections.
• Enters data into tracking spreadsheet
• Investigates sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) or other irregular discharges.
• Research historical data on collection system, restaurants, or spills.
• Updates database information; completes paperwork; and creates inspection reports.
• Conducts enforcement actions in accordance with the Sewer Use Ordinance and Enforcement Response Plan
• Assists other areas of Charlotte Water.
• Conducts educational outreach presentations and seminars.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Serves in a rotational on call status
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical/industrial plant processes.
• Knowledge of common computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in speaking Spanish (a plus).
• Ability to obtain a City driving permit.
• Ability to observe details.
• Ability to collect wastewater samples
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others. Work environment may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Requires working various weather conditions; working on-call as scheduled and working after hours during evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Two- or four-year degree with courses in sciences a plus
• Two (2) years of related work experience.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds and walk sewer lines over rough, uneven terrain. Some bending, stooping, lifting required.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Water and wastewater certifications a plus
Salary
$58,275.00 - $64,749.00 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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