Engineer IV Job Burke area,Virginia USA,Engineering

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus* Ready to shape the future of flood resilience in Fairfax County? Put your floodplain engineering expertise to work protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure. The Stormwater Planning Division (SWPD) seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to provide technical oversight for floodplain management and related activities that are within the purview of SWPD.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Floodplain Management Section Chief, this position is responsible for advanced-level tasks related to:

County’s participation in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). Perform activities required to maintain and enhance the county’s CRS program.
Review of floodplain studies and other proposed projects in or near the floodplain to ensure compliance with the requirements of the local, state and federal regulations.
Maintains FEMA’s Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) and provides flood-related information to Land Development Services (LDS), and other departments.
Respond to FEMA flood zone related inquiries from residents and consultants.
Review of assigned stormwater capital improvement project plans to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and county requirements.
Participation in the consultant selection process, negotiation of task orders in areas of work responsibility, and administration of task orders in accordance with DPWES contracting requirements.
Flood risk reduction efforts. Performs advanced specialized engineering in the preparation and review of Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling in support of the Stormwater business areas and other divisions within the DPWES.
Participate in the county’s flood response program. Conduct annual training activities to ensure staff readiness for extreme weather events. Assist in maintaining the division’s flood response documents.

Other work assignments may include:

Track water quality benefits for stormwater projects and support MS4/TMDL compliance.
Perform other duties as needed to support the department and emergency response.

This position may be transferred within the same branch or between divisions to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization. Engages in safe working practices and complies with Stormwater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines. Stormwater Management positions are responsible for responding to and assisting with snow, flood and other designated weather emergencies on an as needed basis. Therefore, this position is designated as emergency service personnel and may be required at any time (24X7) by the DPWES Director or Division Director to report to work when the County Executive declares unscheduled leave or emergency administrative leave per county policy.

Benefits

of Becoming a County Employee:

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 Live Well 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.

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Benefits
Retirement

Note: In 2027, all West Drive 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…