Stormwater Inventory & Inspections Manager (Project Coordinator)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fj30), VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads the county’s stormwater facility inspection, asset management, and regulatory compliance programs supporting thousands of stormwater management facilities countywide. 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. The ideal candidate must have: 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.

Requirements

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.
Six years of progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects.
A valid driver's license.
Completion of DEQ Stormwater Combined Administrator certification - first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
Must complete a criminal background check and driving record check.
Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County.
Ability to perform field investigation.
Ability to visit and walk dam sites and stormwater facility sites.
Able to communicate with the public.
Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment, input and extract complex data from a computer system, and review written documents, forms, instructions, and spreadsheets.
Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear and personal fall arrest harness.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience coordinating stormwater inspection, asset management, or environmental compliance programs.
Proficiency with enterprise asset management and GIS systems (e.g., Cityworks, Trimble Unity, or ArcGIS).
Experience interpreting engineering plans, managing contracts, and preparing MS4 or TMDL regulatory reports.
DEQ Stormwater Combined Administrator certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
IAM certification or equivalent asset management training is preferred.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Leads the county’s stormwater facility inspection, asset management, and regulatory compliance programs.
Coordinates inspection planning, asset data management, and infrastructure reinvestment strategies.
Ensures 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.
Supports risk-based decision-making, capital planning, and long-term asset lifecycle management.
Administers professional service and construction contracts.
Prepares technical reports and regulatory submissions.
Coordinates with county agencies and external stakeholders.
Supervises technical staff involved in inspection and compliance activities.
Responds to and assists with snow, flood, and other designated weather emergencies.
Engages in safe working practices and complies with Stormwater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.