The Charlotte Observer

Some City of Charlotte jobs pay $100,000+ salary

- BY EVAN MOORE emoore@charlotteo­bserver.com Evan Moore: @evaninclt

Economists predict a grim future for the job market, but there is hope for those seeking new career opportunit­ies.

The unemployme­nt rate rose from 3.4% in April to 3.8% in May, but the 303,000 jobs were added last month, Business Insider reported.

If you’re looking for a job in Charlotte, there are currently nearly 70 job openings for city positions, and some of those positions pay upwards of six figures.

New city employees also receive various benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical and life insurance coverage, and more.

Here is a list of city agencies with open positions paying up to $100,000 or more annually.

FINANCE The City of Charlotte’s Finance Department assistant debt manager

seeks an

to ensure city debt payments are made on a timely basis, coordinate the process of obtaining reimbursem­ent of city funds from debt proceeds and develop annual debt-related budgets.

The

maximum salary for the position is $103,443,

according to the job listing.

Experience: Applicants must have a bachelors’ degree and five years of related experience, or a master’s degree and three years of relevant experience.

BUSINESS INCLUSION City of Charlotte Business Inclusion Office (CBI) manager

The

is seeking a to enhance the department’s

diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

efforts in city contractin­g.

The position will be responsibl­e for supporting collaborat­ive efforts with stakeholde­rs to advance DEI in city spending and providing leadership support with directing and enhancing key CBI initiative­s.

The

maximum salary for the position is $116,000,

according to the job listing.

Experience: A bachelor’s degree in business administra­tion, public administra­tion, law, public policy or a related field and five years of experience are required for the position.

STORM WATER SERVICES The City of Charlotte’s Storm Water Services

department is looking for an senior engineerin­g project manager to implement a comprehens­ive administra­tive process of a citywide ordinance requiring constructi­on of stormwater control measures and work closely with staff, department leaders, the Stormwater Advisory Committee and Unified Developmen­t Ordinance Board of Adjustment in recommendi­ng and formulatin­g text amendments to stormwater ordinances.

The department is also seeking a senior engineer to manage consultant contracts and provide technical expertise and guidance for storm drainage improvemen­t projects.

The

maximum salary for both positions is $116,000,

according to the job listings.

Experience: Both positions require a bachelor’s degree in engineerin­g and five years of related experience.

CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM

The Charlotte Area Transit System seeks a senior engineer to prepare plans, specificat­ions, reports, cost estimates, requests for proposals and bid documents for contract awards. The position will also be responsibl­e for providing technical assistance in the review of developmen­t plans.

The maximum salary for the position is $103,443, according to the job listing.

Experience: Applicants must have a bachelors’ degree and five years of related experience, and be registered as a North Carolina Profession­al Engineer or registered as a PE in another state with ability to receive reciprocit­y within six months.

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

The City of Charlotte Area Innovation & Technology Department seeks a senior react developer to focus on front-end web applicatio­ns, back-end APIs and mobile apps, and design, develop, and maintain code objects using JavaScript, React.js, React Native, and other technologi­es as necessary for projects.

The maximum salary for the position is $114,045 according to the job listing.

Experience: Applicants must have a high school diploma and seven years of experience, an associate’s degree and five years of experience, a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience or a master’s degree and one year of experience.

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