Engineering Assistant #2407-239300-01
Right-of-Way
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:59 AM
- Section
- Charlotte Department of Transportation
- Salary
- $53,344-$66,680 - commensurate with experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and review/approve utility installations/activities in the Right of Way for adherence to Utilities Standards and provisions (including cabinet placement, pole replacements, coordinating conflicts, fiber location, and consulting in the field before plan submittal.
- Work closely with Right of Way construction inspectors on all utility issues. Coordinate all utility permits with all utility companies, private development, and City special projects.
- Processing utility permit applications within the City Works permitting system.
- Review and approve utility installation plans for adherence to Right-of-way Utilities Standards and Provisions.
- Coordinate joint venture opportunities with other utility companies to minimize impacts on the public and preserve the city's right-of-way space.
- The ability to conduct field investigations related to utility infrastructure placement within the right-of-way (above and below ground).
- Ensure proper coordination of all permitted construction occurring in the right-of-way to eliminate conflicts with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Resolve conflicts with other scheduled special events or proposed City projects.
- Provide utility relocation consulting for private developers.
- Performs related work as required by supervisor/manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate consistent past utility projects and conflict resolution successes, including basic surveying, engineering and construction standards and procedures, and project inspection.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments within expected time frames.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Intermediate computer proficiency level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and GIS
- Demonstrated ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development.
- Requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit, plus a dependable passenger vehicle.
- Experience in Right-of-way permit review and/or inspection is preferred.
- Touch
- Hearing
- Vision (distance, near, and peripheral)
- Bending
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Pushing/Pulling
- Reaching
- Lifting
- Carrying up to 20 lbs.
Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion
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