Engineering Assistant

Storm Water Services Land Development SectionThis position is an opportunity to work with the Storm Water Services Land Development Section. The team is seeking someone who is detail-oriented with a customer service focus who can provide support for the Storm Water Engineering Plan Review and Erosion Control teams. This position is administrative and will help manage land development permitting tasks and assist customers through the land development process.Salary offering for this position: $28.30 - $35.37/hr. commensurate with experience.Major duties and responsibilities:Assist the engineering and erosion control teams with administrative support for permitting and regulatory field operationsReview and process close-out documents for residential development projects as well as other administrative forms, reports, and supporting documentationServe as primary point of contact for Storm Water building permit hold releasesCoordinate customer service requests and track case activityPrepare, process, and distribute regulatory correspondence, including certified mail and enforcement noticesSchedule preconstruction meetings and coordinate calendars with customers and staffProcess administrative forms, reports, and case files, and maintain documents in accordance with record retention requirementsPerform all other duties as assignedKnowledge, skills & abilities:Effective written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other productivity toolsAbility to learn City and County Accela permitting systemsStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervisionAdaptable and willing to support multiple teams with changing prioritiesAbility to quickly learn and adapt to department-specific processes, tools, and terminologyCommitted to accuracy, consistency, and continuous process improvementPreferred qualifications:Familiarity with land development and/or building permittingExperience with Accela permitting systemAbility to interpret construction plansMinimum qualifications:High School Graduate or equivalent and one year of work experienceAssociate's degreeConditions 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.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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Our culture is to serve the community honorably.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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.usThe City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.