Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Important Notices:

• Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Employees that are registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for an additional pay premium of $2,600 annually.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an experienced Stormwater Infrastructure Engineer to work in the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management as a member of the Stormwater Infrastructure Team. This position will provide professional engineering expertise, project management, administrative support and coordination for the Bureau, County staff, the public and other external agencies.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Applying standard engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot and resolve system problems during normal and emergency operations;
• Planning, preparing and/or reviewing design and construction engineering plans for short-and long-term civil engineering projects;
• Reviewing/interpreting new regulations, technical information, and other material to determine impact on work unit and to recommend methods for implementation;
• Reviewing site plans/engineering construction plans/contract plans to provide comments, and recommends modifications;
• Reviewing public right-of-way permits to ensure proposed work under such permits does not conflict with, or damage existing public water, sanitary and storm infrastructure;
• Performing site visits before, during, and after plan review process to ensure familiarity with all aspects of site design and constructability;
• Reviewing the work of outside consultants who provide design services on projects;
• Instructing and training other engineers, technicians, and trades employees in the maintenance, operation and application of a variety of administrative and/or operational systems;
• Reviewing master plans and translating information to short-term priorities and needs; and
• Providing consultation to other staff, citizens, and developers regarding assigned area.

Qualifications

Minimum: Position may be filled at Engineer I, II, or III level depending on the needs of the hiring manager.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline.

Experience:

Junior Level - Engineer I: No experience is required.

Journey Level - Engineer II: Significant professional-level engineering work experience OR Considerable professional-level engineering work experience plus at least 1 of the required certifications

Senior Level - Engineer III: Progressively responsible significant professional-level engineering work experience OR Significant professional-level engineering work experience plus at least 2 of the required certifications

(Progression through each level is part of a multi-grade career ladder and is based on a combination of education, experience and the achievement of competencies.)

Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state with reciprocity;
• Preparing construction contract documents for bidding process;
• Using PCSWMM software or other similar variants for stormwater, wastewater, watershed, and water distribution systems modeling;
• Conducting presentation to stakeholders, including citizens and government officials; and/or
• Grant application writing and grant funding administration experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following licensure, certifications, or trainings may be required based on assignment for Engineer II and Engineer III Levels:

• Project Management Professional (PMP);
• Certified Flood Plain Manager;
• Arlington County Project officer; and
• VDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: This position will require travel around Arlington County for various meetings and field inspections. The selected candidate must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicants driving record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework opportunities available.

The official job titles are Engineer I, II and III. The positions are part of a multi-grade career ladder from junior through senior and the overall annual salary range is $80,724.80 - $144,892.80. Individuals appointed to positions can progress through each level based on a combination of education, experience, and the achievement of competencies.

Salary ranges (Annually):
Engineer I: $80,724.80 - $125,112.00
Engineer II: $84,760.00 - $131,372.80
Engineer III: $93,496.00 - $144,892.80

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered as part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: This position is "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

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