Salary
$75,474.26 - $125,790.50 Annually
Location
BURKE (FL06), VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
25-01336
Department
DPWES Wastewater Management
Opening Date
07/19/2025
Closing Date
8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S26
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Join Fairfax County, a stable work environment in an organization that values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and a team that focuses on maximizing advancement opportunities. As part of Wastewater Collection Division, you will work with various groups to support the mission and vision to protect the environment and public health of residents of Fairfax County.
This position administers contract activities for sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes repair and replacement of critical wastewater collection Infrastructure.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Plans, schedules, and executes planned and emergency repair projects focused on the renewal and improvement of pipeline infrastructure and associated facilities.
- Secures procurement and contracting services, essential to project execution.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including community members, to ensure effective engagement and communication throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensures full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.
- Secures all necessary permits and approvals required to initiate and complete projects.
- Reviews engineering plans and technical drawings to verify compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
- Manages construction activities and conducts field inspections to confirm adherence to project specifications and contractual obligations.
An ideal candidate must have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be service oriented and have experience with public interaction.
- Be detail orientated with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Have proven success managing multiple priorities/tasks with competing deadlines and be able to work in a team environment.
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:
- Benefits
- Retirement
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 basis.
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 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related field; plus four years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision or management of construction or maintenance projects, including at least two years of experience in contract administration.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Valid driver's license.
- Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire.
- Pipe Assessment Certification Program (PACP) and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) within 12 months of hire.
- VDOT Work Zone Safety Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 12 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 2 years of experience in the following:
- Experience in construction and contact management, including the ability to interpret contract documents and develop technical specifications.
- Proficiency in reviewing construction plans and managing construction-related data and documentation.
- Experience overseeing the repair and replacement of sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes.
- Managing multiple contractors and coordinating complex construction activities.
- Knowledge of applying modern methods and best practices for the repair and replacement of sanitary sewer infrastructure.
- Using industry-related software and tools, including Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), Maintenance Work Order System, and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection System.
- Strong understanding and application of safety practices and procedures in construction environments.
- Familiarity with local, state and federal regulations and guidelines governing construction activities.
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance. Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings, provide coverage, and to review inspection of contractors. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Must be able to physically navigate rough terrain and typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities. Must be able to work in all types of environments. This requires the ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, during rain, noisy environments, etc. 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.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
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