Stormwater Inventory & Inspections Manager; Project Coordinator

Do you thrive at the intersection of science, engineering, environmental protection, and public service — and want your work to make a visible difference in every rainstorm?

This position leads the county’s stormwater facility inspection, asset management, and regulatory compliance programs supporting thousands of stormwater management facilities countywide. It coordinates inspection planning, asset data management, and infrastructure reinvestment strategies to ensure compliance with MS4, VSMP, and Chesapeake Bay regulatory requirements.

Oversees the integration and analysis of inspection, maintenance, and GIS data within enterprise asset management systems to support risk‑based decision‑making, capital planning, and long‑term asset lifecycle management. Responsibilities also include administering professional service and construction contracts, preparing technical reports and regulatory submissions, coordinating with county agencies and external stakeholders, and supervising technical staff involved in inspection and compliance activities.

This position plays a key role in advancing the county’s environmental stewardship, infrastructure resilience, and stormwater asset management objectives.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across agencies, consultants, and the public.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities to manage multiple priorities in a complex regulatory environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, and continuous improvement.

Fairfax County’s award‑winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.

Fairfax County Government is committed to its 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 its Live Well Program and the County Benefits Division, the County endeavors 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.

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 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.

In addition, this position may be required to work mandatory overtime to respond to emergencies related to the health, welfare or safety of either the public or employees. You must make every reasonable effort to be accessible for communication.

Engages in safe working practices and complies with Stormwater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.

This position resides in the DPWES, Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division (MSMD), located at 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. In 2026, 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 sites.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or…