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
- 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.
- 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.