$5,000 Signing Bonus*

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) Wastewater Management agency is seeking a wastewater engineer to manage the revised Sewer Reimbursement Policy. When an existing sewer line cannot handle the flows from a proposed development, the sewer line is required to be enlarged to handle the flows from the existing customers, the future customers from the proposed development and any future customers based on the Comprehensive Plan. Developers are responsible for upsizing the sanitary sewer and are then reimbursed by the county for a portion of the project cost. Under supervision of the Engineer V, this position will lead the reimbursement efforts from agreement development through construction completion.

This position may perform engineering or project management tasks to support master planning efforts.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and refinement of templates, agreements, processes, and tracking procedures in support of the revised Sewer Reimbursement Policy.
• Tracking Reimbursement Policy annual spending and projecting future reimbursement cashflow.
• Serving as primary point of contact with developers to ensure sufficient documentation for sanitary infrastructure reimbursement has been provided to establish project eligibility for progress partial or full reimbursements.
• Tracking construction progress through site inspections and providing review for change order requests.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of reimbursement agreement development, cost estimates, change orders, and payment requests.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned.

Works at the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035

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: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and 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.

*A $5,000 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Engineer IV position.

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:

• A 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 requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

Please note that if the selected candidate is licensed in another state, they will be required to obtain a Virginia PE or RA license through the reciprocity process within twelve (12) months of the award letter date as a condition of employment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience administering and managing construction contracts in the water and wastewater fields.
• One (1) year of experience with financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project and program level.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively identify and analyze trends and summarize large amounts of data into concise presentations for senior management briefings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs. Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings, provide coverage, and to review inspection of contractors. Ability to physically navigate rough terrain and typical construction sites to perform field inspections at project sites or potential sites for future facilities. Ability to produce organized and legible handwritten, typed/computer generated documents including the use of graphics. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment, including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt, and personal fall arrest harness. 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.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.