Serves as the chief of the Inspections, Maintenance and Enforcement (IME) Section of the Stormwater Management Branch. Responsible for overall management of Fairfax County's stormwater facility inventory. Runs inventory management program, ensuring compliance with MS4, VSMP, Chesapeake Bay and other regulatory requirements. As such, coordinates and manages multi-discipline architectural and engineering (A/E) projects of ranging complexity, type and scope for facilities inspection, renovation, and maintenance from inception, design, award, construction, and through the warranty period. Develops the IME program including work planning and distribution of tasks between section staff and contractor support. Identifies budget needs based on program requirements and inventory growth. Projects trends in inventory, regulatory requirements, and county needs. Collects data on parallel municipal programs to identify efficiencies and anticipate maintenance trends and regulatory requirements. Provides staffing and contracting needs projections to branch chief. Monitors staff time and contractor expenditures as part of overall program management. Leads and supervises four IME technical staff including a project manager and engineer technicians. In conjunction with the IME program, identifies opportunities and tools needed for outreach. Oversees staff in clearly articulating to the public the existing ordinances, laws and policies applicable to the discussion. Oversees staff and contractor detailed reports, findings, recommendations and other correspondence. Oversees response to citizen inquiries and requests for work through site investigation, review of records and plans, research of prior complaints, determination of county program levels of service and recommendation of agency actions. Coordinates with other county agencies as needed to fulfill customer needs.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training and experience 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; and five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in managing stormwater facility inspections, maintenance, and enforcement contracts and projects. Experience in local, state, and federal codes, policies and regulations relating to design and maintenance of stormwater management facilities. Ability to write contract specifications or code requirements. Proficient in written and oral skills that effectively convey policies and technical issues affecting program goals, in a clear, concise manner.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license. DEQ Stormwater Management Project Inspector and/or Stormwater 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee of this position is required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. 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. Must adhere to and fully support department safety guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform field investigations. Physically and mentally capable to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment; including hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and personal fall arrest harness. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include written exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. EEO/AA/TTY.