Engineer V - Fairfax

Job Announcement · $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*Are you passionate about strategic planning and making a real impact on clean water and the environment? Join Fairfax County's award-winning Wastewater Management Team and play a vital role in safeguarding our community and the region's wat ...

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Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*Are you passionate about strategic planning and making a real impact on clean water and the environment? Join Fairfax County's award-winning Wastewater Management Team and play a vital role in safeguarding our community and the region's water quality. As a key player on our team, you will have the opportunity to lead Fairfax County's master planning efforts, oversee the Sewer Reimbursement Program, and ensure the sustainability of our wastewater utility services. Make a difference with us and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence and environmental stewardship

We are seeking an Engineer V with strong technical expertise to support capacity planning and analysis for the County's wastewater system and proven experience as a strong communicator who can establish and maintain effective relationships with technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

Long-term capacity planning for the entire 3,300+ miles of sewer, 63 pump stations, 10+ intermunicipal agreements, and 5 treatment plants.

Serves as County hydraulic modeling lead including leading hydraulic model updates, tracking of model networks and scenarios, and training staff in the InfoWorks ICM software.

Serving as County project manager for consultant led analyses focusing on master planning, flow metering studies, inflow and infiltration assessment, and ArcGIS support services for wastewater planning and monitoring division (WPMD).

Responsible for scope of work development and execution, coordination with finance, monthly invoice approval, compiling data needs, and performance tracking to ensure on-time on-budget project delivery.

Overseeing the implementation of the Sewer Reimbursement Program and serve as a technical resource to the Sewer Reimbursement Program Lead.

Technical analysis and support to the Assistant Division Director Directing for various technical needs including advanced level hydraulic modeling analysis, advanced level excel analyses, and intermediate level GIS analyses.

Overseeing the management of monthly interjurisdictional flow data for proper billing of multimillion dollars for operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities among several jurisdictions in the metropolitan Washington area.

Building strong relationships with various county departments, neighboring local governments, regional water and wastewater authorities, and the development community.


The ideal candidate will possess:
Proven technical skills in hydraulic modeling software (InfoWorks ICM), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and GIS.

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively identify and analyze trends and summarize large amounts of data into concise presentations for senior management briefings.

Proven strong management and creative problem-solving skills.

Overseeing the management of monthly interjurisdictional flow data for proper billing of multimillion dollars for operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities among several jurisdictions in the metropolitan Washington area.

The ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, external agencies, residents, environmental groups, government leaders and other stakeholders.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.

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.

Benefits:

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:
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Note:

Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies.

This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer V position. Employment Standards


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(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 architecture field; plus, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.
Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.

An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A master's degree in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biological systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field of engineering.

5+ years of experience with wastewater utilities, water or sewerage facilities, or entities subject to environmental regulation.
One (1) year of experience with the Fairfax County land development process and/or Fairfax County Sewer Reimbursement Program.
One (1) year of experience as a project manager in the water or wastewater fields.

One (1) year of experience leading technical analyses using hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM), with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate proficiency in GIS, supporting a variety of Assistant Division Director needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings, provide coverage, and to review inspection of contractors.

Ability to physically navigate rough terrain and typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities.

Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment, including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt, and personal fall arrest harness.

Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.


SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.


BONUS ELIGIBILITY:

Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only.

This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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 for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.