New Development Expediter

Position Title:   New Development Expediter

Location:       St. Philip Street   (Downtown Charleston, SC)

Status:   Established Position:  Full-time

Salary Range:  $57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.)

Hiring Range:   $57,366.40 ($27.58/hr.) - $71,718.40 ($34.48/hr.)

Grade:     108       Department:   New Development

Core Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Position Summary: 

Under limited supervision of the New Development Program Manager, coordinates the administration of all phases of new development plan review project initiation through final approval.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with the review of all new development portal submittals; performs a preliminary review of design plans, specifications, and calculations to determine compliance with CWS Minimum Standards for the Design & Construction of Water and Wastewater Systems (Minimum Standards).
• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with determining the availability and non-availability of water and wastewater service; acts as liaison between CWS, the developer, and the developer’s engineer to obtain hydraulic flow analyses of the water distribution system and capacity analyses of the wastewater collection system.
• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Program Manager with preparing fee determinations and generating invoices for tap, impact and engineering services fees.
• Provides administrative assistance to the New Development Engineer; ensures all required permit applications for submission to local, state, and federal permitting agencies, including SCDES, SCDOT, and local municipalities, are obtained in a timely manner.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects regarding submittal status, policies, fees, contracts and any other project requirements; prepares clear and concise written correspondence to the developer and the developer’s engineer.
• Coordinates, tracks and updates the status of assigned projects using Cityworks Permitting, Licensing, and Land Management (PLL) software to ensure project information remains current and reviews and approvals remain on schedule.
• Coordinates investigations of the distribution and collection systems with Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, as necessary.
• Conducts limited property research utilizing county plats, subdivision records, CWS GIS data, record drawings, and historic project records to provide design direction.
• Prepares maps and exhibits by compiling data from record drawings, valve cards, GIS, and other relevant documentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regulatory requirements and CWS’s Minimum Standards.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures required.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to transport or move objects.
• Ability to traverse in adverse field conditions, mud, etc., as well as observe and hear.
• Ability to read and comprehend as well as develop and write technical reports.
• Ability to issue and receive as well as understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens, manuals and reports for understanding and action.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
• Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience

1. Associate’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience or a combination of relevant education and experience totaling five (5) years.
2. Prior water and or wastewater utility experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Bluebeam software preferred.
• Ability to evaluate problems and develop and implement solutions.
• Familiarity with engineering/surveying principles and practices. 
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.

Training Needs:

• OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
• Skills Based Training.
• Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.