Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager in the Water Resources department at either a level 1, level 2, or level 3 depending on candidate qualifications..

This position would manage all aspects of water system capital improvement projects, support the department's waterline extension program by reviewing and approving water system extension design plans and processing project water allocation requests.

• What you’ll be doing:
  • Managing the planning, design and construction of Water System Capital Improvement Projects, ensuring adherence to policies, regulations and best practices
  • Supporting development services waterline extension plan review process
  • Leading the Water Allocation Process
  • Performing Survey and Design for water system projects
  • General Customer Service and Department Support

• Benefits:
  • Full Time position with access to the entire City of Asheville benefit’s suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options.

  • Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Program and the NC State 401K retirement plan with company match.

About you:

• What you Bring:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

Project Manager Level 1 - Will have up to 1 year of experience in project management or a related field and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Project / Construction Management from an accredited university; - or- 3 years of applicable project management experience and an Associates degree in Civil Engineering or Project / Construction management or Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Project Manager Level 2 - Will have 3 years of applicable experience in project management or a related field and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Project / Construction Management from an accredited university; - or- 5 years of applicable project management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Project Manager Level 3 - Will hold a Professional Engineers License in NC or have the ability to receive reciprocity in NC within 6 months of hire and- 5 years of applicable project management experience or related field.

All Levels must have possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate and an A Distribution Certificate is preferred

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

• Position is Full Time 37.5 Hours per Week;

Typical Schedule is 5 days, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

With option to work flexible 4 day per week schedule

• Minimum Hiring Annual Salary per position level::

Project Manager I: $58,823.30

Project Manager II: $62,352.70

Project Manager III: $66,093.86

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization; Human Interaction; Equipment, Computer, and Materials Utilization; Verbal Aptitude; Mathematical Aptitude; Functional Reasoning; Situational Reasoning.

ADA Compliance:

• Physical Ability: Occasional tasks in the field require very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, negotiating uneven terrain, crawling, crouching, bending or twisting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25-50 pounds). Other tasks associated with the position may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.