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Job Announcement
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$5,000 Signing Bonus*
This position includes a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for new county hires.
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.
Manages and supervises a group of engineers and code specialists whose responsibilities include the review and approval of complex land development designs for compliance with applicable state and county codes and ordinances. With the other branch chiefs in the division, is responsible for promoting teamwork between reviewers and inspectors and developing and implementing a project management approach to plan processing and inspections through bond release. Supervises review engineers responsible for the approval or disapproval of record plats, preliminary plats, grading plans, public improvement plans, subdivision plans, site plans, plats and other related submissions. Oversees the review and approval of Chesapeake Bay Ordinance exceptions and exemptions, subdivision waivers, site plan waivers and public facilities manual waivers. Ensures code requirements and ordinances have been correctly and consistently interpreted and applied within the branch and across the division. Monitors review time frames and ensures compliance with State mandates and agency goals and standards. Assists in the resolution of disputes concerning complaints and code interpretations. Ensures Notices of Violations to Developers are issued in accordance with applicable ordinances and division standards. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Site Plan Review and Inspections Division.
Provides exceptional customer support for services performed by the Department of Land Development Services and ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards related to various activities within the agency's scope. A key responsibility is delivering timely and effective customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels, with staff offering expertise to address real-time inquiries. Additionally, this position proactively collaborates with colleagues both within and outside the business unit to ensure efficient service delivery and timely resolution of customer needs. Continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning. Clearly communicates safety expectations to employees within work unit. Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding. Complies with county, agency, and job specific training, including but limited to Emergency Management and Safety related courses. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to drive to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and/or conferences.
NOTE: This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
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Employment Standards
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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")
Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architecture field; plus, five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field, including one year of supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A valid driver's license.
- Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer license.
- DEQ - DUAL Program Administrator certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
- DEQ - DUAL Plan Reviewer certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two or more years of experience leading and supervising a team
- Two or more years of experience working directly with local boards, commissions or elected officials
- Two or more years of experience in direct customer service interactions
- Two or more years of experience in the field of site plan design and/or review
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a car. Ability to operate key-board driven equipment. Sufficient mobility to perform site visits. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others
) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview proces
ses per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov
EEO/AA/TTY.
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Fairfax County Government
$95,668.98 - $159,449.26 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
Jun 21, 2025