Engineer III

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a high-level professional who is both excited to be a part of the project management and to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 24,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

As part of the Fairfax County Park Authority Project Management Branch Trail Team this position is responsible for independently managing projects involving multiple agencies, community stakeholders, and project-based matrix organization teams. Directs and manages all phases of capital development projects to include scoping, design, and construction. Supervises professional, paraprofessional technical and administrative personnel assigned to projects. Ensures projects are completed within the approved scope, budget, and schedule. In addition to trails may be assigned a wide variety of site development related projects

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Depending on the functional area of assignment:

• Performs all the duties of the Engineer II and as applicable;

• Interacts with external engineering, environmental and construction contractors, ensuring the best use of county resources and timely completion of projects;

• Solves complex project design or construction challenges such as unsuitability of conventional materials or methods, minimizing disruption of operations during phased construction, minimizing disruption to the public;

• Prepares project cost estimates and schedules for various project types;

• Mentors and leads less experienced staff in day-to-day business or for special projects;

• Reviews plans submitted by Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms for county projects to determine if they meet design requirements, and for cost and compatibility with county standards, guidelines and operational needs and verifies invoices for payment;

• Provides project quality control for consultant designs and construction documents;

• Reviews operations for regulatory/permit compliance;

• Coordinates and resolves utility conflicts;

• Manages multi-discipline projects of ranging complexity, type and scope;

• Maintains project files and documentation;

• Conducts final inspections of projects installed by contractors, developers or individuals;

• Provides direction and oversight of environmental monitoring;

• Leads in design project feasibility studies and develops design criteria for engineering consultants;

• May serve as a Team Leader;

• Prepares and presents reports to boards and commissions;

• Recommends revisions in the county Code and related documents;

• May administer the section in the absence of the supervisor;

• Attends meetings and conferences;

• Prepares reports, studies, design analysis and evaluations, contracts, and bid documents.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

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

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

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.

• At least 3 years of experience procuring, administering, and managing engineering design and/or construction contracts for site or building construction.
• Experience with project financial and budgetary planning, tracking, and reporting at the project level.
• At least 3 years of experience managing multiple capital projects in design and/or construction on park or park related facilities, transportation, stormwater, or utility projects.
• Experience includes planning, budget and schedule development, site assessment, quality control, constructability reviews, construction bid document preparation, and construction administration.
• Project management experience with the approval and permitting for site or building construction projects.
• Project management experience with state and federal permit processes, including the Joint Permit Application process, the Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits and various state permits required for working within floodplains and wetlands in Virginia

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.