Engineer V

Engineer V

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Engineer V

Salary

95,668.98 - $159,449.26 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-00159

Department

DPWES Capital Facilities

Opening Date

01 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date

2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Description

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Job Announcement

The Inspection Branch of Utilities Design and Construction Division is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individuals to serve as the Chief of the Inspection Branch.

The Chief of Inspection Branch is responsible for direct management, supervision, and leadership to a team of three Supervising Engineering Inspectors, two Assistant Construction / Maintenance Project Managers and 7 Senior Engineering Inspectors on large, high dollar, complex storm water, transportation, and other horizontal infrastructure construction projects to assure timely, cost effective, and high-quality project inspection services.

The chief will lead a team of inspectors and engineers to ensure that all construction activities meet project drawings and specifications, county and state standards, and safety regulations.

Keys responsibilities include :

Oversee site inspections program through a team performing quality assurance, and quality control on county’s horizontal infrastructure process.

Assure timely, cost effective, and high-quality project inspection services.

Ensure that the contractor’s adherence to engineering specifications, safety protocols, and local / state / federal regulations.

Communicate updates and potential project challenges to Construction Managers and Senior Leadership and stakeholders.

Foster a positive and collaborative working environment, supporting the professional growth of the team.

Coordinate with project managers, ensuring inspections align with project milestones and deliverables.

Ensure all projects meet environmental and safety regulations and industry standards.

Ensure the professional development of staff through training and performance evaluations.

Takes a lead role in coordination with county leaders and senior management in providing briefings and updates to assure the goals of the branch and division are consistently met.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through LiveWell and the 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 in the following link :

Benefits (https : / / www.fairfaxcounty.gov / hr / fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

Retirement

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : (https : / / www.fairfaxcounty.gov / hr / equivalencies-education-and-experience)

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 architecture field; plus, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of construction and inspection of primarily horizontal type Capital Projects - preferably in local, state, or federal government.

Five (5) years of supervisory experience or leadership responsibilities for engineers and other construction professionals.

Demonstrated experience in leadership of a diverse and multi-disciplined professional staff and working with civic groups, other county / state / federal agencies to build alliances and improve collaboration.

Detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to horizontal construction.

Outstanding oral and written communication skills and experience with both public and internal presentations to various audiences.

Certification as a DEQ SWM Combined Administrator.

Certification as a DEQ Stormwater Inspector.

Certification as a DEQ E&S Plan Reviewer / Inspector.

Certification as a VDOT Intermediate Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.

Certified Construction Manager, CCM.

Information technology skills including use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to hear normally in order to recognize backup alarms of the construction equipment. Ability to perform field inspections at project construction site; to conduct site reconnaissance of potential project sites. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites. Ability to work in extreme temperatures. Able to safely climb construction ladders up to 15 feet or more per floor with the potential of multiple floors. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

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 (https : / / www.fairfaxcounty.gov / demographics / fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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.

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Salary : $95,669 - $159,449