Site Services Technical Specialist (Engineer II)

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

Under the supervision of the Site Services Center Supervisor, reviews permit applications and site-related plans and documentation including; complex site plans, minor site plans, infill lot grading plans, rough grading plans, and minor addition walkthrough waivers to ensure submitted plans and documentation meets all of the applicable site codes to include the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, the Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and other regulated design criteria. Calculates and determines conservation deposit and pro-rata share amounts and collects fees. This position provides leadership to the Site Services Center team by providing support to technical staff with regards to the review of minor site plans and walkthrough RPA waivers, facilitating pre-submission meetings, creating training and development plans for consistent plan processing and quality control reviews. Collects fees for future construction escrows, conservation deposits, and pro rata share amounts in conformance with county and state codes. Develops and facilitates training for a team of engineering technicians on a wide range of topics including; PLUS processes, submission and checklist criteria, plan review basics for minor plan types, waiver review, and general site services expectations for customers and applicants. Processes plans to and from appropriate review agencies. Processes and verifies data entry and coverage for the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program permit per county and state requirements. Ensures submitted plans meet the minimum stormwater criteria and that any required BMPs are acceptable to the county and state. Communicates with customers and county staff regarding plan-related submissions and requirements, maintenance agreements, land disturbance activity and associated fees needed for acceptance and plan issuance.

Provides customer support for a range of services, including permits, building plans, site-related plans, waivers inspections, and other submissions processed by the Department of Land Development Services. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards related to various types of construction within Fairfax County. Supports the Site Services Chief in process improvements and PLUS system enhancements. A key responsibility is delivering exceptional customer service. Customer support is delivered through in-person, phone, and virtual channels, with staff providing subject matter expertise to address real-time inquiries. Additionally, this position collaborates with colleagues both within and outside the business unit to ensure efficient service delivery and timely resolution of customer needs. The position may also perform job site visits; ride in vehicles with other employees. Complies with county, agency, and job specific training, including but limited to Emergency Management and Safety related courses. Complies with LDS safety program and guidelines.

NOTE: This ad is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.

Position may be underfilled as an Engineer I; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. Upon completion of an underfill agreement the employee will be elevated to the level of Engineer II.

Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be underfilled as an Engineer I (Grade S21; $59,700.37- $99,499.92 Annually). The employment standards for the Engineer I are: any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from a four year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.

• DEQ - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer certification
• DEQ - DUAL Program Administrator certification

• 1-2 years as a team lead or justified leadership role
• 2 years in Land Development Customer Service
• 1 year experience in a plan reviewer capacity
• 2 years working Knowledge of Land Development related ordinances and regulations
• Bachelor's degree

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.