Engineering Technician III

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So you want to protect the environment? Don't hold back, Make an Impact. Performs engineering technical support work in plan and permit review and acceptance and other engineering technical support programs for compliance and industry requirements under limited supervision. Responsible for leading, supervising, and mentoring the Engineering Technician II group to support monitoring, cleaning, maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair of the Solid Waste Management Program's complex methane gas systems, H2S systems, leachate pump stations, and stormwater systems.

Supervise the scope of work and coordinate with staff and vendors to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner. This includes evaluating and inspecting the job sites, scheduling, coordinating with other jurisdictions and environmental agencies for necessary permits, monitoring and evaluating work crew production. Provide overall supervision and scheduling for 24/7 on-call staff. 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 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. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefit
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Note:

Holiday, weekend, On-call and overtime work may be required. Position is designated as "Essential Emergency Services Personnel". Essential employees are required to report to duty/shift no matter in what capacity Fairfax County is operating (open/closed).

(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 description.)

• Performs advanced engineering technical support work in plan and permit review and acceptance and other engineering technical support programs for compliance and industry requirements under limited supervision;
• Reviews and marks-up plans and plats through various preliminary and pre-final submissions from design and project managers, using both electronic and manual mark-up methods;
• Performs quality control and assurance review of technical programs to triage common errors and to ensure compliance;
• Independently develops and presents recommended course of actions to resolve project issues, non-compliance and mediates sensitive complaints;
• Responds to citizen inquiries and requests for work through site investigation, review of records and plans, research of prior complaints to determine program levels of service and recommends agency actions;
• Provides project support to include: assisting engineering staff with topographic survey, utility designation and coordination, submitting and coordinating permit applications for maintenance projects;
• Performs advanced engineering technical support work conducting inspections to ensure requirements are met;
• Conducts field inspections of various stormwater management facilities to include: dry and wet ponds, low impact development facilities, proprietary for non-proprietary manufactured best management practices to identify repairs in accordance with county and industry standards;
• Troubleshoots, maintains and assists with the construction of facilities and equipment;
• Troubleshoots asset management system issues and makes corrections;
• Provides data management, data analysis, and maintenance and operation support to asset management initiatives including: inventory management, work…