Engineering Technician III

Fairfax County•Lorton (Hq03), VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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: 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.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education
Four years of engineering technical support work
A valid driver's license
Thorough knowledge in the practical application of engineering science and technology to include applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design, maintenance, or production of approved plans, permits or construction and maintenance of structures, facilities or equipment
Thorough knowledge in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and/or statistic and their applications for project completion and/or problem solving
Thorough knowledge of county, state and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the appropriate technical field
Thorough knowledge of the methods and equipment used in engineering construction and inspection methods
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices
Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices
Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Ability to prepare accurate drawings and maps
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to process information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating or verifying information and data accurately to document field notes
Ability to use relevant information and judgment to evaluate whether plans, specifications, permits or inspection results are in compliance with standards or meet specification requirements
Ability to estimate technical and/ or resource requirements for development of projects
Ability to review and interpret technical documents such as maps, plans or schematics to plan work
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct abnormalities and malfunctions in equipment and technical processes
Ability to design, analyze and effectively use systems, components and methods within the framework of quality control and continuous improvement
Ability to enter and maintain information utilizing software or adaptive devices
Ability to create graphical representations
Ability to select, utilize and maintain tools and technology, including adaptive tools and new technology to facilitate work or a process
Ability to collect, compile, and interpret research data
Ability to respond to sensitive complaints, provide detailed technical explanations and resolve sensitive complaints
Ability to maintain effective work relationships and work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Class II Waste Management Facility Operators License within 18 months of hire
OSHA-Approved Confined Space Training – 16 Hour Course within 6 months of hire
Aerial Lift and Fall Restraint Certification within 6 months of hire
Forklift Safety Training Certificate within 3 months of hire
Erosion & Sediment Control (E&S) License
Class II Facility Operators License
Class B CDL with tanker endorsement
Purchasing experience (PO, PR, etc.)
Three years Solid Waste experience
Two years of pump station and methane gas experience
Two years managing construction projects
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

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 order management, work order planning, emergency call center monitoring, and preventive maintenance planning and management
Troubleshoots asset management system operation processes and technical problems for system users
Utilizes the asset management system to create and prioritize work orders
Refers work order to other work groups for appropriate repair, maintenance or rehabilitation actions
Procures, installs and operates new equipment
Evaluates building systems and components to determine alterations required to meet code
Schedules the work of external contractors
Surveys and conducts inventory assessment of facility and equipment assets for replacement and maintenance
Drafts plans, develops estimates and specifications for design
Selects, plans, designs, constructs, and maintains equipment and systems
Investigates problems or malfunctions, and recommends solutions or corrective actions
Writes detailed maintenance or operations procedures
Participates in contract administration and negotiation
Responds to questions about bid documents which requires knowledge of all the technical sections of the specifications
Processes partial releases from banks and mortgage companies related to acquisition of land rights from property owners
Prepares contract award package and ensures timely execution of the contract in accordance to Fairfax County purchasing regulations and department policy
Reviews and approves contractor proposals and cost estimates
Ensures contractor work is completed correctly and on schedule
Reviews consultant and contractor invoices of work performed and completes the necessary documentation and paperwork for approval
Scales plans using architect or engineering scale or planimeter for highly complex or irregular structures to determine square footage for fee calculations
Determines the use group of the structure, type of construction and whether related equipment permits are required
Examines Surety Value Estimate for accuracy and performs mathematical calculations to determine amount of bond reductions
Uses computer programs to evaluate structural systems and components
Scales site-related plans and calculates disturbed and impervious areas to ensure if projects are eligible for waivers and/or exceptions
Ensures specifications, plans and reports comply with permits and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for landfill gas collection system, the stormwater management system, the leachate pumping system, and the groundwater management system
Ensures that equipment and systems supporting environmental compliance is properly maintained to include landfill gas flares, landfill gas wells, groundwater wells and leachate collection pumps and other control system
Actively monitors, troubleshoots and maintains existing Flood Warning System equipment
Maintains data communications at Flood Warning System sites which include ALERT and SCADA and analyzes recorded data in Contrail and SCADA systems
Identifies storm sewer system asset defects, classifying the type of repair, maintenance or rehabilitation that must be performed
Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines
Reports unsafe working conditions
Complies with safety competencies