Senior Engineering Inspector

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Be part of the award-winning organization of Capital Facilities and make an impact to be the provider of choice for project delivery countywide.

Responsible for the performance of all aspects of quality assurance inspections of capital projects. This includes all phases of inspections on street and secondary road improvements, milling and paving of asphalt surfaces, parking lots, trails, bridges, traffic signal systems, guardrails, stormwater, stream restoration, and sanitary sewer improvements, site, and trench safety, as well as general site inspections with emphasis on erosion and siltation control, and related improvements to facilities construction projects. Performs measurements, recording and calculation of all quantities of pay items, and keeps a daily record of contractor's progress to process monthly payment requests. Performs constructability review of public improvement plans. Some projects will require night work and may be required to work additional hours based on construction schedules and emergency utility repair. Promotes communication, teamwork, and collaboration while performing all aspects of position responsibilities. Candidates must have excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

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

Utilities Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation projects and stormwater projects including inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout. 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.)

• Knowledge of the materials and methods used in paving streets and in laying sewer pipe;
• Knowledge of cement, asphalt, concrete, and brick laying methods;
• Knowledge of surveying;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications;
• Ability to keep records and make drawings and reports;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County officials, public and private sector organizations, customers, and the general public.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED; and three years of construction experience, preferably in the inspection field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Driver's license
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
• DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
• DEQ - DUAL Inspector certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
• VDOT Work Zone Safety Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 6 months of hire.

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:

1. At least five years of experience in the inspection of public works stormwater and transportation construction projects.
2. Knowledge of VDOT and County construction standards.
3. Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
4. VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
5. VDOT Certifications in concrete, asphalt, and soil/aggregate, and guardrails.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift to 50 pounds with assistance. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to walk/traverse rough, wet, icy, broken terrain; and go up and down steep hills and slopes. Ability to work in extreme temperatures. Able to safely climb construction ladders. Must be able to produce handwritten and typed documents. 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) 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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