Water Resources Engineer II/III
- Employer
- Fairfax Water
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Closing date
- Feb 16, 2023
Job Details
Description
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Planning, provides background and expertise in water quality, hydrologic analysis, and watershed management. Principle duties include hydrologic analysis of Fairfax Water's water supply facilities; providing technical expertise to support the work of regional agencies on water supply and water quality issues; review and analysis of water quality data and reports provided by the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory; evaluation of water quality regulations as they pertain to Fairfax Water; and development of outreach and educational activities in the area of watershed management.
Examples of Duties
Works in a team environment with other professional water planners on hydrologic and water quality issues by:
- Evaluating water, land use, stormwater and wastewater planning scenarios within the Potomac and Occoquan watersheds.
- Reviewing and analyzing water quality data and reports provided by the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory.
- Providing background and expertise on reservoir management activities as it affects use of the reservoir for water supply.
- Tracking and coordinating as required to implement Fairfax Water's Occoquan Reservoir Shoreline Easement Policy.
- Supporting Fairfax Water's work with ICPRB and other professionals regarding water resources, reservoir/river operating rules and yield forecasts.
- Supporting Fairfax Water's work with NVRC, OWML, County staff, and other professionals regarding water quality and watershed management.
- Tracking land use activities within Fairfax Water's watershed as they pertain to raw water quality.
- Preparing summary reports on Fairfax Water's water supply status and drought conditions.
- Working with a rainfall-runoff model to predict water surface elevations at Fairfax Water's Occoquan Reservoir dam during storms.
- Providing support for Fairfax Water's Water Supply Stakeholder Outreach Program, as it relates to watershed issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related science field (MS preferred) with an emphasis in hydrology, limnology, and water quality modeling. A minimum of three years related experience is required.
- F.E. (Fundamental of Engineering) Certification or a P.E. (Professional Engineering) license preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (interaction with agencies, organizations and contractors required).
- Must be computer literate, including programming and use of standard software applications.
- Must be experienced in hydrologic and water quality analysis.
- Familiarity with water rights issues and doctrine is desired.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
Company
Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is Virginia's largest water utility, serving one out of every five Virginians who obtain their water from public utilities. Nearly 1.5 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.
That's 1.5 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest in water quality standards!
Chartered in 1957 by the Virginia State Corporation Commission as a public, non-profit water utility, Fairfax Water operates four water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 262 million gallons per day. The plants include the Corbalis Treatment Plant, operating on the dependable and free-flowing Potomac River in the northwestern area of Fairfax County, and the Griffith Treatment Plant on the impounded Occoquan River in the southeastern area. Water is distributed throughout Fairfax Water's service area through nearly 3,200 miles of water mains.
Fairfax Water produces, on average, 148 million gallons of water per day. More than 235,000 mostly residential accounts in Fairfax County comprise about 60 percent of total water sales. Approximately 40 percent of total water sales are wholesaled to Loudoun and Prince William Counties, the City of Alexandria, the Town of Herndon, Ft. Belvoir and Dulles Airport. Revenues in 2005 were $120 million.
Fairfax Water is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors composed of Fairfax County citizens who are appointed by the elected Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. A General Manager, supported by a senior staff of engineering and business professionals, manages the day-to-day operations of Fairfax Water.
Summary of Benefits
Regular Full-time Employees
PAID LEAVE
? Vacation Days Per Year Service Years
13 0 < 3 years
19 3 < 15 years
26 15+ years
? Sick Leave
13 days per year for you and/or your household dependent's illness and care.
? Holidays
JAN New Year's Day, Inauguration Day & Martin Luther King Day
FEB Presidents' Day
MAY Memorial Day
JULY Independence Day
SEPT Labor Day
OCT Columbus Day
NOV Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving
DEC Christmas Eve (1/2 Day) & Christmas Day
** Plus one Discretionary Holiday to be taken during the calendar year.
INSURANCE
? Health which also includes Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx
? Life
? Long-Term Disability (effective after 36 months of employment)
? Voluntary Long-Term Care (at employees' cost)
RETIREMENT
? Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
? 457 Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
? Tuition Reimbursement
? Professional Development
? Child/Adult Care Reimbursement Plan
? Flexible Spending Accounts
? Holiday Parties and Picnics
? Credit Union Membership
? Direct Deposit
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunities for continued education and professional development.
Employee-paid premiums and contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxwater.org/
- Location
-
8570 Executive Park Avenue
Fairfax
VA
22031
US
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