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 serves as one of the most experienced construction resources for the Engineering Division.
Summary
Work involves observing construction, documenting progress, and identifying deficiencies; coordinating construction with others; participating in all aspects of project management from design review to project specifications to material reviews; overseeing a variety of projects; and presenting solutions to problems. This position monitors, inspects and administers construction contracts; ensures compliance; serves as a liaison with engineers, contractors, operations, and internal engineering staff. Projects will include construction of water and sewer infrastructure including, but not limited to, treatment plants, pipeline, pump stations and vertical building construction. Projects may be construction of new infrastructure as well as replacement and/or repair of existing water and sewer infrastructure.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work day and times are generally M-F & std business hrs., but will vary by project. At times, work may require on-call as scheduled, overnight or weekend work and working during emergency situations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitors contracts and inspects construction of water and wastewater treatment plant assets, pump stations, vertical building construction and horizontal pipeline construction for compliance with contract documents and Charlotte Water standards.
• Coordinates with plant personnel to minimize construction impact on existing plant operations.
• Assists consultant engineer’s resident project representative and Charlotte Water Project Manager with inspection and construction administration duties.
• Primarily inspects construction in the field with some office work, as needed.
• Identifies and rejects defective work or substandard materials; informs contractor of deficiencies in the work; and observes necessary corrective action.
• Serves as liaison with customers and the public regarding the construction project; responds to inquiries and complaints in a timely manner; and works to resolve conflicts to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Handles required paperwork, including pre-construction photos, preparation and distribution of flyers and door hangers, testing forms, reports, etc.
• Operates a surveying level, checks elevations, and measures quantities and materials in the field.
• Ensures that state and local ordinance requirements regarding installation and materials are met.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Assists in review of record drawings.
• Assists in preparation of punch lists and follows up to verify completion of/participates in final inspections.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of construction of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Skill in communication, both written and verbally
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Minimum of five years construction inspection and administration experience
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to qualify for a City Driving Permit is required.
• Work can be physically strenuous, and a pre-employment physical exam must be passed.
Preferred Qualification
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.) degree or Associate degree in Engineering or Construction Technology (or similarly relevant degree)
• Considerable experience in construction/inspection of large diameter water transmission and sewer collection lines, and complex structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and/or instrumentation construction, particularly related to municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Water or Wastewater Operating Certifications, Water Distribution or Collection System Certifications, and certifications in first aid, traffic safety, confined space and trenching/excavation.
• Experience operating sewer or water treatment plants
• Knowledge of vertical building construction
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and instrumentation construction
Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma/GED
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience
OR
• Associate degree
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
• Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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.
In Conclusion
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