Engineering Technician III

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej26), VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fairfax County Government seeks employees eager to serve Fairfax residents and shape the county's future. The Department of Land Development Services (LDS) is responsible for the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations. LDS staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment through the review, permitting, and inspection of site and building construction. The department also supports economic development by reviewing plan submissions, issuing permits, and conducting inspections. This position is within the Site Services Center and is responsible for reviewing permit applications, site-related plans, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable county and state codes and ordinances, under the supervision of the Site Services Center Chief.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education; plus, four years of engineering technical support work.
• DEQ - DUAL Program Administrator certification.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of County land development process.
• Experience in reading, interpreting, and appropriately applying land development codes and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in engineering technical support.
• Previous experience, or ability, in reading and reviewing site-related plans desired.
• Experience working on a paraprofessional staff in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS).

Responsibilities

• Reviews permit applications and site-related plans for compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable design criteria.
• Ensures plan packages are complete upon submission, identifies minimum requirements, determines scope of work, and evaluates acceptance in accordance with county codes and ordinances.
• Provides timely processing of plans and supports applicants through the acceptance, review, and log-out process while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Calculates and determines conservation deposit amounts, pro-rata share fees, and other required fees; collects payments and maintains accurate documentation.
• Processes plans to and from appropriate review agencies and verifies accurate data entry for Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program and Virginia Stormwater Management Program permits in accordance with county and state requirements.
• Ensures submitted plans meet required minimum stormwater criteria, including verification of Best Management Practices acceptable to the county and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Communicates with customers, county staff, and other stakeholders regarding plan submissions, maintenance agreements, land-disturbing activity requirements, and associated fees.
• Provides customer support for a wide range of services including permits, building plans, site-related plans, inspections, waivers, and other LDS submissions, delivered in person, by phone, and through virtual channels.
• Collaborates with colleagues within and outside the business unit to facilitate efficient service delivery and timely resolution of customer needs.
• May conduct jobsite visits and may ride in county vehicles with other employees when required.
• Attends county meetings and required training, including emergency management, safety, and job-specific courses.
• Ensures adherence to LDS safety programs and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Telework
• Virtual visits
• Plexiglass barriers
• Handwashing
• Hand sanitizer
• Maintaining six-foot distancing
• Wearing cloth face coverings during brief interactions closer than six feet or in common areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED