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Engineering Assistant

Employer
City of Charlotte
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Full job description available on City of Charlotte website. Link is below. 

This position is part of the Long-Term Stewardship (L-TS) Group within the Storm Water Services Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program and is primarily responsible for protecting and improving surface water quality within the city for compliance with state and federal laws. This position is primarily responsible for supporting Storm Water Services through the routine inspections of all municipal Stormwater Control Measures (SCM). This includes field inspections, database management, contractor coordination, and compliance determination. This position has additional responsibilities, most notable being supporting the efforts of the dam safety team and developing the initiatives of the L- TS team.

  • 60% field work.
  • Management of contractors to conduct inspections which may include managing receipts/invoices and budget tracking.
  • Read, understand, and interpret design plans and specifications and convey meaning, often to a lay audience or customer.
  • Prepare easement violation notifications to help property owners and the city comply with regulatory requirements for conservation easements on stream improvement projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Earth Science, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or related field preferred with three years overall relevant field experience.
  • Knowledge of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg BMP Design Manual, the City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, other local ordinances, requirements, and/or manuals.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
  • Certification in SCM inspection and maintenance through an accepted regional certification program or the ability to obtain within one year.
  • Physical ability to inspect SCMs including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to work under adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Job Field:
Water and Soil Resources
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
700 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Salary:
$31.06 - $34.50/hr. Commensurate with Experience
Job Benefits:

Visit the City of Charlotte website for benefits info

Application Deadline:

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