Senior Engineering Inspector

Would you like to be part of the team that ensures Fairfax County's roads, sewers, streams, and pedestrian facilities are safe and built to last? The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is seeking experienced construction inspectors to support the Capital Facilities construction program.

This position is responsible for the performance of all aspects of quality assurance inspections of capital construction projects. This includes all phases of inspections on streets and secondary roads, milling and paving, trails, bridges, traffic signal systems, guardrails, stormwater, stream restorations, sanitary sewer improvements, site and trench safety. Also includes general site inspections with emphasis on erosion and sediment control, and related improvements. Tracks, measures, and records all quantities and pay items. Keeps a daily record of contractor's progress. Performs constructability reviews of public improvement plans. Some projects will require night work. The applicant may be required to work additional hours based on construction schedules, weather conditions, or emergency repairs. Serves as a field point of contact for construction-related issues. Coordinates with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), consultants, surveyors, and utility companies to resolve site challenges and facilitate field modifications. Coordinates third party testing agencies. Works with Fairfax County Land Development Services (LDS) inspectors to assist with timely permit releases. Responds to public inquiries related to active construction projects. Participates in substantial completion inspections, tracks the contractor's progress in resolving punch list items through final completion, and assists construction managers with warranty inspections. Promotes communication, teamwork, and collaboration while performing all aspects of position responsibilities. Candidates must have excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited, and award-winning public works agency with over 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 its employees, offering 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 the LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we cultivate a culture of wellness to empower, educate, and engage employees and retirees to make choices that promote holistic physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.

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The Utilities Design and Construction Division manages bid advertisements, contract awards, and all phases of construction contract administration for transportation and stormwater projects. Responsibilities include inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty oversight, and project closeout.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the materials and methods used in paving streets and in laying sewer pipe;
Knowledge of cement, asphalt, concrete, and brick laying methods;
Knowledge of surveying;
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications;
Ability to keep records and make drawings and reports;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County officials, public and private sector organizations, customers, and the general public.

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 high school or GED; and three years of construction experience, preferably in the inspection field.

• Valid driver's license
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector 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 Stormwater Management Inspector 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
• Virginia Work Zone Traffic Control Intermediate Certification - Required within 6 months of hire

• Five years of experience in the inspection of horizontal construction, including transportation, stormwater, and pedestrian facilities.
• Experience reading and interpreting site plans and construction drawings.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring horizontal municipal construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience tracking, calculating, and negotiating contractor pay applications.
• Experience working in roles that support engineers, consultants, or owners on horizontal construction projects. For example, as a field technician, survey crew member, or engineering technician.
• Experience inspecting erosion and sediment control measures on active construction sites.
• Experience inspecting work zone traffic control setups for compliance with project plans, VDOT standards, or the MUTCD.
• Experience working with construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders on construction projects. For example, VDOT, utility companies, or local permitting agencies.
• Knowledge of VDOT and County construction standards.
• VDOT Certifications in subgrade, soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and guardrails.

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.