Stafford County, VA
Civil Engineer
Stafford County, VA, Stafford, Virginia, United States, 22554
Salary:
$81,369.60 - $142,396.80 Annually
Location :
Stafford County, VA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
03670
Department:
Development Services
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Starting Salary:
$81,369.60 to $111,883.20 based on experience.
Job Description
Performs difficult professional work related to design, construction, and inspection of construction and land development projects, capital improvements and utility projects, and stormwater management and environmental improvements. This position is responsible for reviewing development plans, plats, construction cost estimates, specifications, and construction unit pricing. This position also inspects and monitors construction projects, and approves/denies developer securities requests associated with public improvements. Work is performed under general supervision of the Environmental Programs Administrator and this position may supervise workflow for technical and/or clerical personnel.
The hiring range for this position is from $81,369.60 to $111,883.20 per year based on experience.The full salary range for this position is from $81,369.60 to $142,396.80 to provide opportunity for growth and development.Examples of Duties
Reviews subdivision, site plans, and other development review plans and specifications for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;Reviews plans and specifications for a variety of County-initiated capital improvements, utilities projects, transportation, and other infrastructure for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;Reviews developer security cost estimates for proposed public improvements;Provides technical review comments and participates in pre-application meetings with property owners, consulting engineers, and developers;Interprets various design standards and provides technical information to the public, County staff, and outside engineers and developers;Responds to citizen drainage complaints and requests for information, investigates drainage and flooding problems, identifies potential solutions and provides technical assistance for the publicPrepares public meeting packages for various boards, commissions, and committees and presents information in a public setting;Tracks progress regarding rezoning, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, and the administration of proffers;Inspects development construction and prepares reports on status of completion and work remaining;Provides project management for a variety of County-initiated projects including capital improvements, drainage related improvements and repairs, Dam Safety improvements, and stormwater management facility retrofits and best management practices in support of the County's Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Action Plan initiatives;Prepares scope of work, reviews proposals and bids, coordinates with on-call consultants and contractors on a variety of drainage-related and stormwater management projects;Works with various County departments, to include the Department of Planning & Zoning, the Department of Capital Construction, and the Department of Public Utilities;Prepares and maintains technical files for related projects;Performs related tasks as required and as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering including hydrology and water resources, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, soils mechanics, transportation engineering, and surveying;General knowledge of design standards, construction methods, specifications, policies and procedures, inspection requirements, maintenance activities, and cost estimating related to public improvements for road and drainage public improvements;General knowledge of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs;Familiarity with Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and regulations, Virginia Stormwater Management Act and regulations, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and general permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) is desired, but not required;General knowledge of floodplain management and dam safety practices and requirements including familiarity with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the Community Rating System (CRS), and the Virginia Dam Safety Act and regulations is desired, but not required;Ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to engineering projects;Strong computer skills required, including the ability to manage electronic reporting and inspection databases, effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.), and navigate and utilize the County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - experience with ESRI ArcGIS preferred;Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, developers, contractors, etc.;Ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines, and supervise workflow and exercise leadership over interdepartmental peers, including environmental inspectors and stormwater management technicians to effectively manage programs, and complete complex tasks and organizational goals;Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and state representatives from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT);Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field, and 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.Certification by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as an Erosion and Sediment Control Combined Administrator and Stormwater Management Combined Administrator (a "Dual Combined Administrator") is preferred.
Special Requirements:Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Please for our full-time benefits.
Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.
Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.
$81,369.60 - $142,396.80 Annually
Location :
Stafford County, VA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
03670
Department:
Development Services
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Starting Salary:
$81,369.60 to $111,883.20 based on experience.
Job Description
Performs difficult professional work related to design, construction, and inspection of construction and land development projects, capital improvements and utility projects, and stormwater management and environmental improvements. This position is responsible for reviewing development plans, plats, construction cost estimates, specifications, and construction unit pricing. This position also inspects and monitors construction projects, and approves/denies developer securities requests associated with public improvements. Work is performed under general supervision of the Environmental Programs Administrator and this position may supervise workflow for technical and/or clerical personnel.
The hiring range for this position is from $81,369.60 to $111,883.20 per year based on experience.The full salary range for this position is from $81,369.60 to $142,396.80 to provide opportunity for growth and development.Examples of Duties
Reviews subdivision, site plans, and other development review plans and specifications for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;Reviews plans and specifications for a variety of County-initiated capital improvements, utilities projects, transportation, and other infrastructure for local, state, and federal regulatory compliance;Reviews developer security cost estimates for proposed public improvements;Provides technical review comments and participates in pre-application meetings with property owners, consulting engineers, and developers;Interprets various design standards and provides technical information to the public, County staff, and outside engineers and developers;Responds to citizen drainage complaints and requests for information, investigates drainage and flooding problems, identifies potential solutions and provides technical assistance for the publicPrepares public meeting packages for various boards, commissions, and committees and presents information in a public setting;Tracks progress regarding rezoning, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications, and the administration of proffers;Inspects development construction and prepares reports on status of completion and work remaining;Provides project management for a variety of County-initiated projects including capital improvements, drainage related improvements and repairs, Dam Safety improvements, and stormwater management facility retrofits and best management practices in support of the County's Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Action Plan initiatives;Prepares scope of work, reviews proposals and bids, coordinates with on-call consultants and contractors on a variety of drainage-related and stormwater management projects;Works with various County departments, to include the Department of Planning & Zoning, the Department of Capital Construction, and the Department of Public Utilities;Prepares and maintains technical files for related projects;Performs related tasks as required and as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of civil engineering including hydrology and water resources, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, soils mechanics, transportation engineering, and surveying;General knowledge of design standards, construction methods, specifications, policies and procedures, inspection requirements, maintenance activities, and cost estimating related to public improvements for road and drainage public improvements;General knowledge of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs;Familiarity with Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law and regulations, Virginia Stormwater Management Act and regulations, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and general permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) is desired, but not required;General knowledge of floodplain management and dam safety practices and requirements including familiarity with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the Community Rating System (CRS), and the Virginia Dam Safety Act and regulations is desired, but not required;Ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to engineering projects;Strong computer skills required, including the ability to manage electronic reporting and inspection databases, effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.), and navigate and utilize the County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - experience with ESRI ArcGIS preferred;Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, developers, contractors, etc.;Ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines, and supervise workflow and exercise leadership over interdepartmental peers, including environmental inspectors and stormwater management technicians to effectively manage programs, and complete complex tasks and organizational goals;Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and state representatives from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT);Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field, and 1 to 2 years of experience in construction or engineering design.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.Certification by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as an Erosion and Sediment Control Combined Administrator and Stormwater Management Combined Administrator (a "Dual Combined Administrator") is preferred.
Special Requirements:Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Please for our full-time benefits.
Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.
Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.