Agency: DPWES – Stormwater Management
Job#: ELT-DPWES-24000
Grade: S28
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Minimum $36.38 hourly / maximum $60.63 benefit eligible. Starting salary for this position will not exceed the midpoint of the advertised salary range.
Location: FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)

This position is in the Watershed Projects Implementation Branch, Stormwater Planning Division – a dynamic and engaging work environment involving many disciplines developing effective, proven and innovative water quality improvement projects.

Provides project management and contract negotiation/administration resulting in the design and/or construction of various stormwater projects. These may include stream and riparian corridor restoration, detention basin retrofit, site retrofits, green stormwater infrastructure, flood control/mitigation, and other water dependent or environmental projects to achieve regulatory compliance and stormwater goals and objectives.

Responsible for the project management of all projects as assigned, including developing and managing project scope, schedule, resources, stakeholder relations, permitting, coordination, contracting, and correspondence; As needed, provides assistance with construction of Division projects; As a Project Manager II, responsible for managing a full workload including projects more complex in nature; Applies county and division safety policies and initiatives to all work activities; Provides quality control and quality assurance for construction documents including plans, plats, and specifications; Ensures construction documents conform to all applicable local, state, and federal requirements; Obtains all necessary permits; Prepares, reviews, and coordinates project schedules and construction estimates and may track the progress of the annual Division work plan; Coordinates and processes utility relocation proposals and contract payments; Coordinates project designs with county agencies, non-county agencies, and residents; Prepares and conducts presentations to residents to educate and garner community and stakeholders support; Uses computer software for project management, resource allocation, project schedules, and reviewing and preparing construction plans.

Minimum Employment Standards: 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; plus five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

Physical Requirements: 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. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing. 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, sleeved shirt and personal fall arrest harness. Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions responding to emergency events (e.g. snow removal, flood and hurricane response, etc.). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications: Seven years of experience in program/ project management skills. Knowledge and experience in the design and management of watershed restoration and stormwater capital improvement projects. Knowledge and experience in stream restoration projects including assessment, natural channel design, permitting and construction support services. Knowledge and experience in ecological restoration projects. Knowledge of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control laws and regulations, design standards and specifications of stormwater best management practices (BMPs). Experience managing architectural or engineering contracts and the completion of stormwater project construction plans for implementation. Experience managing teams in the implementation of Stormwater and/or environmental projects. Ability to establish collaborative relationships with elected officials, executive managers, other professionals, residents, and environmental groups. Demonstrated 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.).

Special Requirements: 
*Note: This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per year. The term may be extended depending on workload, performance, and availability of funds. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. Should a permanent merit Construction Project Manager II position be created in the future, the limited-term incumbent will have the opportunity to apply for the position. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

To apply: Email your resume to heather.ambrose@fairfaxcounty.gov.