Engineer III

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　　Engineer III

　　Salary

　　$76,117.81 - $126,862.32 Annually

　　Location

　　FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA

　　Job Type

　　FT Salary W BN

　　Job Number

　　24-00223

　　Department

　　DPWES Stormwater Management

　　Opening Date

　　01/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Pay Grade

　　S27

　　Posting Type

　　Open to General Public

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Job Announcement

　　Do you like having a direct impact on the community? How would you like to help property owners struggling with erosion in county stormwater drainage easements? Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks an Engineer III to help rehabilitate and maintain the county’s inventory of over 200 miles of open conveyance channels and over 20 miles of streams restored using natural channel design.

　　Provides engineering technical support, project management, project design, contract administration, and onsite construction oversight resulting in the design and construction of assigned storm drainage, water quality, conveyance channel restoration and storm sewer projects.

　　DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited, and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

　　Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

　　Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

　　Retirement

　　Fairfax County’s award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property. This position works in the DPWES Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division, Stormwater Conveyance Branch located at 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, Virginia.

　　Join our dynamic team, where you'll play a leadership role in the successful completion of assigned storm drainage, water quality, conveyance channel restoration, and storm sewer maintenance projects. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will contribute to the seamless delivery of maintenance services, providing excellent service to our customers.

　　Other duties include:

　　Performs engineering project management, prepares project cost estimates, sets schedules, recommends projects for construction, tracks and leads design and construction meetings, administers contracts, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, engineering firms, and construction contractors to optimize resources and ensure timely project completion.

　　Provides on-site construction oversight and technical support.

　　Reads engineering plans and technical documents; interprets, and applies technical expertise in stormwater design and construction.

　　Performs engineering calculations, prepares designs for improvement/upgrades, and finalizes plans for construction.

　　Conducts quality control and quality assurance reviews on all assigned and contracted work.

　　Ensures compliance with federal, state and county permitting requirements as they relate to the storm conveyance system.

　　Coordinates field inspections with site inspectors.

　　Prepares daily reports for stormwater-related construction projects.

　　Facilitates the resolution of technical stormwater drainage design issues between internal staff and/or other county agencies.

　　Engages in asset management for the improvement of stormwater infrastructure. Inspects, inventories, researches, analyzes data, and creates work orders.

　　Develops project objectives and prepares scope of work in cooperation with stakeholders.

　　Prepares clear, concise, and grammatically correct written correspondence.

　　Prepares technical reports, correspondence, and support documentation, and participates in after-hour citizen and/or Board of Supervisors' meetings to implement agency programs.

　　From collaborating with stakeholders to facilitating design resolutions during construction, your expertise will drive the successful delivery of maintenance services. Must be able to read, interpret and apply technical expertise regarding stormwater design and construction documents, while overseeing the construction of various/multiple stormwater related projects.

　　NOTE: The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as-needed.

　　Employment Standards

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

　　(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

　　Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

　　CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

　　Valid driver's license.

　　DEQ - Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Reviewer certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.

　　DEQ - Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector Certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.

　　VDOT Work Zone Safety Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 18 months of hire.

　　NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　At least four years of progressively responsible experience in storm drainage system planning, design, construction, or project management.

　　Experience in the development, administration, and enforcement of construction contract documents, such as contract document preparation, bidding, construction, oversight, submittal review, RFI response, etc.

　　Experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling for drainage studies and design.

　　Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), GIS, engineering and project management software, databases, and AutoCAD for the preparation of construction drawings and documents.

　　Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal codes and engineering standards related to storm drainage and flood mitigation.

　　Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and experience leading meetings with the public/various stakeholders.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to lift/slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures. Ability to operate a motor vehicle to drive to/from job sites, off-site meetings, training and/or conferences. Ability to operate keyboards and other input devices effectively for extended periods. Ability to walk, hike, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, go up and down steep hills, slopes and steps, and otherwise traverse rough, icy, broken terrain and terrain along streams and channels, at a sustained rate. Ability to walk/traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment; including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirt. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

　　SELECTION PROCEDURE:

　　Panel interview and may include exercise.

　　The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

　　Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

　　Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] . EEO/AA/TTY.

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