Storm Water Services Erosion Control Coordinator

Date Opened: Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, January 03, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $26.94 - $33.67 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.

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
• Participate in 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 land development 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 confidently interpolate areas of ordinance authority to negotiate desired solutions and consistently determine the appropriate level of regulatory action
• 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
• Commitment to public service and upholding the values of integrity and impartiality required

The successful candidate will have a good driving record, valid driver’s license, a dependable vehicle, and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental field and one (1) or more years of related experience, or equivalent
• 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) appl