Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can improve the environment? Join Fairfax County and be part of the Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public's health and the region's water quality.
Working as a part of the Heavy Maintenance & Construction section, performs leadership, supervisory and administrative duties for a crew of four to ten employees in the daily maintenance and construction related activities associated with the wastewater collection system, to include inspection, cleaning, repairing, and installation. Assigns work to field staff; uses desktop and laptop computers, enterprise asset management system (EAM) with the county's Geographical Information System (GIS) to review, create and complete work orders. Ensures work is done, utilizing resources assigned to the workforce. Enforces safety rules and regulations for subordinates in the field. Provides customer service to citizens, other agencies, and contractors in addressing inquiries and complaints.
PIPE & MANHOLE REPAIR: Performs repairs, both routine and emergency, to the sanitary sewer collection infrastructure including manholes and sewer pipe. Completes inspections of sanitary sewer lines and other sewer related infrastructure located in the stream valley. In the case of an emergency, crews are deployed to initiate bypass pump around operations to mitigate potential environmental contamination. Routinely excavates and establishes erosion and sedimentary control practices. Regularly undertakes heavy construction projects, in the VDOT roadway, streams, and forested areas. Prepares daily schedules and monitors projects activities. Responds to trouble calls as necessary. Uses and oversees the use of heavy equipment such as: excavators, loaders, backhoes, and skid steers. Works under the supervision of the Public Works Environmental Service Specialist.
The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead a team and provide excellent customer service with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, customers and team members. Also, possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 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. Select here to learn more about DPWES.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: High School diploma or GED issued by a state department of education, and four years of increasingly responsible experience related to the maintenance of municipal facilities and infrastructure from either a public or private organization.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: