Job Description

Posting number: 26-01377

Department: DPWES Stormwater Management

Job classification: CONSTR/MNT PROJECT MANAGER II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Construction Maintenance

Summary

Are you a collaborative project manager with a strong technical background? Are you passionate about the implementation of innovative and sustainable stormwater capital projects to improve watershed health, stormwater quality, and reduce flooding?

We are seeking an experienced project manager to manage major stormwater capital improvement projects in the county and serve as a mentor to other team members.

The Stormwater Planning Division is a nationally recognized team committed to improving sustainability and resiliency by equitably reducing flood risk and improving stormwater management and the water quality of approximately 400 square miles of local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay.

Under the general supervision of the section chief, serves as a project manager providing complete supervision, project management, and contract negotiation, resulting in the design of assigned storm drainage, flood control, water quality, Pro-Rata and restoration projects and programs within established schedules and budgets. Is responsible for the proper management of all projects assigned. Requires engineering experience, knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations to manage multiple projects. Provides support to team members including engineers, engineering technicians, and other technical specialists. Provides direction to engineering professional services firms. Assumes duties of the section chief or branch chief when so designated.

The ideal candidate will:

• Develops and leads presentations to a variety of stakeholders including elected officials, residents, and senior managers with the intent of sharing information and garnering support for projects.
• Manages project schedules and budget for stormwater and/or other environmental projects.
• Coordinates with multiple project stakeholders with differing interests to meet project objectives and goals.
• Manages teams implementing stormwater and/or other environmental projects.

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.

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: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other designated emergencies requiring division resources, on an as-needed basis.

In 2027, all Stormwater Planning Division assignments will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.

Supplemental information

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 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related; plus, five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects related to the assigned program area to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six or more years of progressive experience with developing models to compute hydrology and hydraulic design components for stormwater projects (watershed and runoff characteristics, conveyance capacity, flow routing, channel and overland flow) using applications (excel worksheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, etc.)
• Six or more years of experience in the design of watershed restoration and stormwater capital improvement projects.
• Six or more years of experience in managing stream restoration projects including assessment, natural channel design, permitting and construction support services.
• Six or more years of experience in managing flood risk reduction and flood mitigation projects.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control laws and regulations, as well as design standards and specifications of stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
• Six or more years of experience managing architectural or engineering contracts and the completion of stormwater project construction plans for implementation.
• Three or more years of experience in the use and configuration of the Esri ArcGIS platform to create and sustain maps, data, analyses, and applications in support of business processes. The Esri ArcGIS platform includes desktop GIS (e.g., ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro) and web GIS (e.g., ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Web App Builder, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions responding to emergency events (e.g. snow removal, flood and hurricane response, etc.). Ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a motor vehicle throughout the County, and to enter and exit vehicles multiple times per day. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to walk in rugged, uneven and steep terrain in streams and stream valleys unassisted to perform field investigation on storm drainage, stormwater management and stream channel projects. Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment; including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirt. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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