Follow your calling, Find your career Please apply by: 10/7/24 Salary Range: $82,314 - $123,472 This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. Position Summary Performs moderately complex level work in managing various construction projects. This position, with direct supervision, is responsible for handling routine projects requiring construction and project management skills. This is the first level in the Construction Project Management series. More About the Role: Develops, maintains, and oversees the design of solid waste facilities and programs. Administers and monitors existing programs using state-of -the art engineering and management methodology. This position is responsible for facilities and programs which include (1) all County solid waste facility engineering, and environmental duties (2) a privatized landfill contract, (3) management of consultant design contracts, and (4) a privatized material recovery facility contract, (5) Implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System for County solid waste facilities. (6) Responsible for design and construction of new solid waste facilities. (7) Negotiates privatized programs with vendors and writes draft contracts for legal review. You will be directly involved in coordinating the implementation and development of an Environmental Management System, so the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff is critical for the success of this program. You will need to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and computer aided design software. The Incumbent will be the Engineer, overseeing the expansion of the County Solid Waste Infrastructure and will be a resident Engineer for Solid Waste Facilities and Operations providing Engineering support of the closed landfills (McAlpine, Harrisburg, Holbrook). The incumbent will be directly involved with coordinating and implementing Disaster Debris response plans. Essential Functions Coordinate with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters to ensure satisfactory delivery of design plans and assigned projects. Manage small professional service and/or construction contracts; tracks design and construction costs Ensure projects align with established and approved design specifications and regulatory requirements Track progress toward milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports for senior management Enforce and applies local ordinances, design specifications, standards manual, etc. to private and public construction projects to ensure adequate infrastructure is constructed with minimal impact to the environment Prepare and distributes requests for proposals for professional services; coordinates activities between customers, contractors, and consultants on small projects to ensure completion Conduct needs assessments; prepare cost estimates for project budgets; gather and compile information for contractors, and analyze and resolves service requests. Write project specifications and administers project-related contracts Minimum Qualifications Experience: Minimum of two years of related project management experience or training Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, one of the natural sciences or a related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes Licenses and Certifications Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License Requires County Driving Privileges Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required Depending on area of assignment, may require Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer In Training (EIT) Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist or Qualified Environmental Professional Experience in developing and implementing Environmental Management, Spill, and Storm Water Plans Experience/working knowledge of Environmental programs, Air, Wastewater Working knowledge of the fate and transport of chemicals in the Environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility Business English, spelling and arithmetic Applicable Federal, State and local statutes, codes, and regulations Recordkeeping principles and practices Databases Filing systems Customer service principles Skills Completing paperwork and documentation Reviewing plans and/or specifications Performing a variety of engineering-related calculations Providing customer service Maintaining records and filing systems Abilities Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently Computer Skills Proficient in applicable computer programs and devices Work Environment Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions Selection This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.