Erosion Control Coordinator #2310-239310-01

Date Opened

Friday, October 20, 2023 3:50 PM

Close Date

Thursday, February 01, 2024 11:59 PM

Section

Storm Water Services

Salary

$61,189.00 - $67,987.00/year

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Introduction

Storm Water Services maintains and improves stormwater infrastructure within the City streets and rights-of-way. Staff currently manages more than 400 storm drainage improvement projects, implements a diverse array of surface water quality initiatives, and ensure new development mitigates impacts to the drainage system. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with more than 200,000 customer accounts and about 200 employees.

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 is based in Storm Water Services Land Development Group and is primarily responsible for protecting surface water resources, private property, and public infrastructure by enforcing the requirements of the City of Charlotte’s Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance. The Erosion Control Coordinator will work closely with other City Land Development staff groups, design/development professionals, development industry contractors, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with the City’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and the State of North Carolina’s General Permit for construction site stormwater discharges (NCG01)

• Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, design professionals, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues

• Review and approve construction site stormwater pollution prevention plans (erosion & sedimentation control plans) for compliance with minimum standards

• Utilize Accela electronic permit tracking and plan review software

• Perform inspections of constructed permanent Stormwater Control Measures

• Investigate non-compliance reports from the public and other City departments

• Respond to all inquiries and reports promptly in a helpful and professional manner

• Schedule and conduct preconstruction meetings, document site visits, prepare Notices of Violation, and prepare files and documents for legal cases when required

• Prepare and present educational materials for our local outreach and education training series (public speaking)

• Contribute to and collaborate on projects, initiatives, and programs that support the City of Charlotte Erosion Control Team as well as other departments within the city

• Other related duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical competence in the areas of environmental science, stormwater principles, and permitting processes

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite / data transfer and file management skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate and work well with people with a wide variety of education levels, job classes, technical knowledge, skills, and backgrounds

• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete assignments with minimal supervision

• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and negotiate desired solutions

• Ability to determine the appropriate level of regulation and apply discretion 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

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field.

• Knowledge and experience with environmental systems, storm water management, engineering principles, and land development permitting and construction practices

• Experience working with the public

• Public Speaking Experience

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduation or Equivalent and five years of relevant work experience

Associate's Degree and three years of relevant work experience

Bachelor's Degree and one year of relevant work experience

Ability to obtain accreditation as a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) within one year of hire date.

Ability to obtain SCM Inspection Certification within one year of hire date

Salary

$61,189.00 - $67,987 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.

In Conclusion

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