Department: Storm Water Services DepartmentSalary: $85,288.00 - $122,601.49 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
This position is based in Storm Water Services Land Development Section and is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and development standards.
The salary for this position is $95,949.00 - $106,609.99, Commensurate with Experience
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Responsible for reviewing and approving private development construction plans for compliance with City stormwater regulations and standards
- Work performed is technical and detail-oriented requiring application of civil engineering principles and practices
- Review and approval of work prepared by licensed landscape architects and engineers including site plans, grading plans, storm drainage and storm water management plans, and supporting calculations
- Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding design and regulatory issues.
- Oversee compliance and enforcement of land development activities with respect to all local ordinances governing stormwater management.
- Works closely with staff on the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance Drainage and Post-Construction Stormwater Regulations.
- Review rezoning petitions for stormwater impacts as part of the City’s rezoning process.
- Ensure proper balance of regulatory authority and customer advocacy.
- Assist in training Plan Reviewers and Project Coordinators
- Assist Senior Engineers and Senior Project Managers with reviews of more complex projects
- Represents Storm Water on various committees and stakeholder groups related to land development and storm water standards, policies, and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proficient in applying hydraulic and hydrologic modeling principles and methods.- Knowledge, experience and practice reviewing, designing and/or analyzing SCMs and other related stormwater practices.
- Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as:
- Hydro CAD
- HEC-RAS
- HY8
- FlowMaster
- This position requires fundamental knowledge and understanding of Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) design and implementation along with a regulatory understanding of related City of Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) stormwater articles.
- Requires ability to workcooperatively with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to determine appropriate level of regulation and flexibility 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.
- Demonstrates ability to apply conflict resolution techniques and positive solution development.
- Is open-minded and considers multiple options.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignment in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
- Mentoring skills leading other staff in best practices and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and experience in stormwater management, engineering principles, and land development permitting practices.
- Certification as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited school with three (3) years of directly related work experience in engineering
BENEEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
