Job Announcement

Under the supervision of the Engineering Support Branch Manager (ESB) and guidance of the ESB Project Engineer, coordinates for the expansion and modification of the Noman M Cole Jr Pollution Control Plant. This field intensive position coordinates, monitors, reviews and verifies design and construction from preliminary design to start up and operation of the plant processes. Plays a strong supporting role coordinating large capital improvement projects and leads in the implementation of smaller capital and maintenance projects. Leads the development and implementation of the underground infrastructure program. Assigns and oversees the work of field construction coordinators in the absence of the project engineer or ESB manager. Actively participates in plant-based teams and leads special projects that support plant design and construction activities. Exchanges information and communicates both orally and in writing with supervisors, maintenance and operations personnel, contractors, contract engineers, vendors, safety personnel, and other Fairfax County representatives.

Safety Responsibility: Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning. Clearly communicates safety expectations. Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies.

Emergency Service Personnel: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position may be designated as emergency service personnel at any time by the DPWES Director or Division Director . As such, this position 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. You must make every reasonable effort to be accessible for communication. During unscheduled leave or administrative leave declarations by the County Executive, emergency service personnel are required to report for work. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

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 one year of experience in construction, building maintenance projects, code enforcement or inspection work.

BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Five years of increasingly complex supervision, inspection or contract oversight experience in construction, maintenance or a related technical area. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing five years of increasingly complex experience in the area of building inspections, trades/maintenance/construction supervision or construction and
maintenance contract over sight or supervision.

The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce from the trades supervision, paraprofessional technical, inspection and related fields to professional level project management work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant must be highly motivated: possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment; and be oriented towards providing outstanding customer service to end users and project stakeholders. Other preferred qualifications include: Process and operational experience and/or knowledge relating to advanced wastewater treatment plants. Construction coordination experience in engineering or architecture field, especially areas related to wastewater and water treatment. Experience in supporting the planning, budgeting, design, construction, project management, and contract administration of wastewater and/or water treatment projects. Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple projects concurrently. Strong oral and written communications skills.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
With or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs and climb up and down a ladder.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Is required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment. Position is subject to 24 hour response during inclement weather and other emergencies, after hours, weekends, and holidays, to maintain continuity of operations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include a 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.