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Please apply by: 4/26/23

Salary Range: $19.51 - $29.27
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.

Position Summary
Perform paraprofessional work in support of engineering or project management activities. This position, under direct supervision, is responsible for gathering and collecting technical data; surveying; conducting field work; reviewing construction plans for codes and regulations; providing information to developers; and collecting monies.

Essential Functions
Perform plat reviews, which includes: receiving and reviewing for sign-off of final subdivision plats after confirming compliance with applicable ordinances and statutes; enters related information into databases; receives, files, and maintains recorded plats
Manage bond systems which includes: conducting quantity take-off costs for infrastructure improvements; wording bond documents; compiling data and entering into databases; filing and maintaining bonds; tracking bonds and their expiration dates; coordinating bond reductions and expirations; and/or, performing other related activities
Provide support for land development plans, which includes: receiving and facilitating plans submitted for review; receiving and stamping plans; forwarding plans to designated departments; distributing approved plans; processing plan progress; calculating review fees; and/or, performing other related activities
Provide front office support, which includes: answering telephones and providing information to callers; filing; transporting plans to other offices; and/or, performing other related activities
Maintain the County state road maintenance request system, which includes: obtaining final sheets from inspectors; filling out maintenance applications; producing maps of streets; typing request letters; obtaining appropriate signatures; forwarding information to the State; and/or, performing other related activities
As applicable, provide front office support, which may include: answering telephones and providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the area of assignment

Education:
Associate's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Surveying
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
May require County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required, depending upon the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in assigned area of responsibility
Mathematical concepts
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
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
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ own organization’s needs
Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently
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
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Computer Skills
Proficient in various applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise

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.

Mecklenburg County requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Mecklenburg County employees.