Erosion Control Coordinator

Department:
Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $28.30 - $40.67 Commensurate with Experience

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Storm Water Services is seeking an Erosion Control Coordinator to help protect Charlotte’s waterways while supporting responsible growth in one of America’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. The ideal candidate enjoys a combination of field and office work, solving technical problems, working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, exercising sound professional judgment, and balancing education with regulatory enforcement.

This position provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in environmental compliance, construction practices, stormwater management, and land development while working on a wide variety of projects throughout Charlotte.

Salary: $31.83 - $35.36/hr commensurate with Experience

• Inspect active construction sites to evaluate 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 (NCG
  01).
• Provide technical guidance to designers, consultants, contractors, developers, City staff, and the public regarding erosion and sedimentation control requirements and construction stormwater regulations.
• Review and approve construction site stormwater pollution prevention plans (erosion & sedimentation control plans) for compliance with applicable regulations and minimum design standards.
• Document inspections, plan reviews, enforcement activities, and project records using modern permitting and inspection technology, including Accela and mobile inspection software.
• Interpret and apply ordinance requirements to a variety of construction site conditions while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Inspect constructed permanent Stormwater Control Measures to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable standards.
• Investigate complaints from the public and other City departments and document findings.
• Schedule and conduct preconstruction meetings, document site visits, prepare regulatory correspondence, and assemble documentation supporting enforcement actions when necessary.
• Participate in public outreach, professional training, and educational events to promote erosion control best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen Charlotte Storm Water Services and enhance customer service.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

• Knowledge of environmental science, erosion and sedimentation control practices, stormwater management principles, and land development permitting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and utilize electronic permitting, inspection, and records management software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including engineers, contractors, developers, City staff, and members of the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals from a wide variety of professional, technical, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete assignments independently while managing competing…