Assistant Bond Administrator - Land Development
Assistant Bond Administrator - Land Development
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Job Description
Close Date: Tuesday September:00 AM
Department: Planning Design & Development Department
Salary: $25.04 - $31.30 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
Join the City of Charlottes Department of Planning Design and Developments Land Development division as an Assistant to the Bond Administrator. The Citys Land Development Bond Program facilitates real estate transactions in the absence of completed public improvements while ensuring adherence to City standards. The Assistant Bond Administrators primary responsibility will be to provide direct support to the Bond Administrator with carrying out a variety of critical tasks involved in managing and supporting the Citys Subdivision Bond Program currently overseeing over 800 sureties valued at more than $400 million.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing guidance and Bond Estimate information to applicants to aid with their ability to successfully post required bonds for plat approval.
Assists with the review acceptance and processing of all new sureties reductions of current sureties and replacement of sureties posted with the City of Charlotte.
Monitor Letter of Credit renewals ensuring timely receipt before expiration.
Support the surety release process including coordinating final inspections handling Accela database close-out preparing release letters and file management.
Assist in processing Notices of Default for Surety Bonds and Sight Drafts for Letters of Credit including monitoring deposits and expenditures for default sureties.
Assist with the administrative processes related to the Citys Street Acceptance from surety release to City acceptance.
Collaborate with various City departments including Transportation Stormwater/Land Development Planning Finance and City Attorneys office.
Assist with scheduling both interdepartmental and developer meetings as needed preparing agendas summaries and/or follow up on assignments.
Process invoices and payment of surety posting fees in the Accela database.
Provide customer service support through phone email and in-person interactions regarding the Bond Administration Program.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to resolve issues while demonstrating good judgement
Excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT skills with Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
Knowledge of business or public administration financial reporting and accounting procedures
Ability to collect complete organize analyze and interpret bond records and reports as required for ongoing management needs
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees & members of the public
Valid drivers license and ability to obtain a City driving permit
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in business administration functions
Background related to working in a customer service environment within land development engineering planning and/or architectural industries.
Understanding of land development and/or construction terminology or processes
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business or public administration with one year of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys 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 candidates 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
