Plans Reviewer - Installation & Development Services – Backflow Prevention

Date Opened: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

Salary: $28.28 - $35.35 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This position prepares estimates for work based on permit applications, performs plan reviews, and maintains records for proposed Charlotte Water, backflow prevention assembly installations. Work involves reviewing commercial site utility and/or plumbing plans for existing and proposed backflow prevention assemblies and their locations, reviewing NCDOT encroachment exhibits; reviewing private water distribution connection plans; reviewing easement agreements; ascertaining changes that need to be made, researching information; and assisting customers.

SALARY - $28.86/hr. - $32.06/hr. commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:        

• Conducts plan reviews of commercial and muti-family residential utility site and plumbing plans associated with Mecklenburg County building permitting process.
• Ensures site plans and connection to the Charlotte Water distribution system maintain compliance with state and Charlotte Water standards.
• Reviews additional documentation associated with building permits that may include NCDOT encroachments, easements and private water plans delegated to Charlotte Water from NCDEQ.
• Makes site visits for evaluation of service placements; provides on-site assistance.
• Conducts information research as needed.
• Maintains and keeps detailed records of individual projects, site plans, and plan review comments.  
• Work performed is technical and detail oriented, requiring application of engineering principles.  Work requires exercise of independent judgment, initiative and extensive public contact.
• Makes decisions or judgments on the interpretation of Charlotte City Codes, approves or disapproves construction documents (plans, specifications, calculations) and communicates results to design professionals orally and/or in writing.
• Provides customer assistance and information to contractors, engineers, developers, etc. via in-person contact, email, and telephone calls.
• Coordinates communication among numerous agencies, engineers, contractors, and developers.
• Attends department meetings and required training.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

PREFERRED REQUIRMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Three (3) years of related plan review experience.
• Must Acquire NC DEQ Cross Connection Control certification within one year from date of hire.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 year(s) of relevant experience
• OR 2 Year College degree in engineering studies or directly related field and 3 year(s) of relevant experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• One (1) years of related plan review experience.
• Must Acquire NC DEQ Cross Connection Control certification within one year from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of GIS, Polaris, Accela, Bluebeam, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional software.
• Knowledge of state and local utility code along with commercial and residential permitting.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in conducting research.
• Skill in negotiating toward design solutions.
• Ability to learn project management software such as CityWorks, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, distinguishing among sounds, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity in data/color/observations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making decisions involving people, resources, and property. Requires working in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

CONDITIONS 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.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

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.

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 we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.