What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer III position at Fairfax County, VA?

Salary : $77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-00143

Department : Facilities Management

Opening Date : 01 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S27

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Works as part of the space management team. Establishes a blueprint and compiles plans for new projects and oversees project schedules, ensuring high quality, innovative features, and meeting objectives, as well as curating feasibility analysis and design ideas and developing designs that meet the end-user needs, facility utilization, and environmental impact in mind. Use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, RS Means Bluebeam and MS Excel. Responsible for all aspects of design and architecture, including organizing, creating, and project management. Handles built design, extension, modification, repair, and safety features from start to finish. Will oversee contractors and other architect and engineering firms. The goal is to meet the requesting agency's needs while also producing a durable, aesthetically pleasing design.

Works under a senior architect and principal architect.

This position is considered essential personnel, on-call or alternate shifts may be necessary to complete work assignments.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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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; three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer :

Criminal Background Investigation

Driving Record Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in Architecture.

Four years of demonstrated history directly responsible and accountable for management and supervision of full performance commercial space planning and minor renovation study, design. and construction projects in occupied commercial buildings greater than 70,000 gross sq ft., per building to include low rise and high rise (5 stories or more) buildings with individual project budgets over $100,000 involving multiple trades.

Four or more years' demonstrated history in interpreting and applying building codes and regulations.

Proficient in reading building architectural and engineering plans.

Four or more years demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex commercial building space planning and minor renovation projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to : development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, design development, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, firm / contractor selection and oversight, oversight of project documentation, project schedule, and risk mitigation and quality control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs, push 25lbs, etc.

Access facility equipment and equipment rooms.

Communicate with others verbally and in writing

Dexterity to use hand tools.

Drive a motor vehicle.

Physically mobile to access active construction sites. Wear personal safety equipment including safety shoes, ear protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.

Vision to see detailed drawings, construction and discern color.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () 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. EEO / AA / TTY.

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Requisition 25-00143

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

Group Term Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

LiveWell Program

Flexible Spending Programs

Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)

Paid Holidays

Contributory Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Employees' Child Care Center

Commuter Benefit Program

Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE : Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program :

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Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible : scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Program

Deferred Compensation

Temporary : scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

No benefits

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s) / minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

Architecture

Engineering

Environmental or Life Sciences

Construction Management

Business Administration

Facilities Management

Interior Design

Other (related field)

Other (non-related field)

Not Applicable

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Less than 45 quarter hours

45 to less than 90 quarter hours

90 to less than 135 quarter hours

135 to less than 180 quarter hours

180 or more quarter hours

Less than 30 semester hours

30 to less than 60 semester hours

60 to less than 90 semester hours

90 to less than 120 semester hours

120 or more semester hours

Not applicable

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited four-year college or university by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB)?

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in architecture and / or engineering do you possess?

None

Less than one year

One to less than two years

Two to less than three years

Three to less than four years

Four to less than five years

Five to less than six years

Six to less than seven years

Seven to less than eight years

Eight or more years

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

How would you describe your AutoCAD skills?

Beginner

Intermediate

Expert

No experience using AutoCAD

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as the primary Architect, leading, reviewing and approving commercial building space planning / management, interior buildout, and minor renovation projects (over $100,000) to include feasibility studies, design drawings and specifications, submittal review and approvals, and responding to RFI's?

None

Less than one year

One to less than two years

Two to less than three years

Three to less than four years

Four to less than five years

Five or more years

As the lead Architect, what is the largest commercial building single office space reconfiguration project you have been responsible for completing full performance design, cost estimating, permitting, and providing construction management for in the past 4 years?

None

Less than 5,000 gross sq ft

5,000 to 10,000 gross sq ft

10,000 to 25,000 gross sq ft

25,000 to 50,000 gross sq ft

50,000 to 70,000 gross sq ft

over 70,000 gross sq ft

As the lead Architect, in the past four (4) years what is the largest commercial building single project office space reconfiguration, that has completed construction and occupancy, design and construction budget you have been responsible and accountable for?

None

Under $50,000

50,000 to $100,000

100,000 to $300,000

300,000 to $500,000

500,000 to $700,000

700,000 to $1,000,000

Over $1,000,000

How many years of direct experience have you had as the lead and primary presenter creating and presenting feasibility studies and space planning / management project documents and information to executive level staff?

None

Less than one year

One to less than two years

Two to less than three years

Three to less than four years

Four to less than five years

Five or more years

This position performs work in occupied buildings. At times construction activities and presentations to others will need to occur in the evenings and weekends. Are you able to work evenings and weekends as needed to complete the performance of your job duties?

This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies?

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