Job Description
Job Announcement $5,000 Signing Bonus* This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered. Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact within a premier community? Works within our award-winning Wastewater Management Team in the Wastewater Collection Division (WCD). Join an elite group of high performing engineers that execute vital wastewater capital projects. This position works within the WCD's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). WCD manages and operates Fairfax County’s wastewater collection system, consisting of nearly 3,300 miles of pipe, over 100,000 associated structures, 60 metering sites, and 70 pumping stations. Under the general supervision of the CIP Lead: Engineers, plans, develops, and implements wastewater collection capital projects. Provides technical guidance and project management for wastewater capital projects. Coordinates with the Asset Management Team, operations, and maintenance staff to perform engineering analysis and capital planning. Directly manages collection system studies, evaluations, assessments, and design projects. In the event of emergency failures, may participate and/or lead efforts to identify a solution for the failure. The successful candidate is involved in the design and construction of pump stations, force mains, and gravity sewer rehabilitation to ensure that wastewater operational and asset management needs are incorporated. Position will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to not only play a key role in the life cycle of a project but also the life cycle of WCD’s assets as an owner of the utility. In addition, this position resides within a branch of WCD that offers Engineering support for the operation of a large collection system, which affords the successful candidate the ability to broaden skillset and gain a greater understanding for asset management, capital planning, O&M, and overall management of a utility system. The ideal candidate will possess: The ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams Strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and accountability in managing projects A strong customer service oriented mindset 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 and 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 is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other designated emergencies requiring division resources, on an as-needed basis. Works in the Wastewater Collections Division, located at 6000 Freds Oak Rd. Burke, Virginia. A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer IV 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 architectural field; plus, four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 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 requ