Civil Engineer I or II

Join our Vienna Team!  The Town of Vienna is a vibrant community in Fairfax County, about 15 miles west of Washington, DC.  The Town of Vienna has a population of over 17,000, its Public Works Department is all about great service and keeping to best practices in construction standards.

*This position may be filled as a Civil Engineer I or II depending on the certifications, experience and qualifications of the candidates. *

Position Grade (Full Time)
Engineer I: Town Grade 126:  $91,862 - $147,899 dependent on qualifications.Engineer II: Town Grade 128: $101,278 - $163,058 dependent on qualifications.Both are exempt positions.

The Civil Engineer position is responsible for managing the regulation of private land development projects, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.  Work includes interacting with the public, regulatory and outside partner agencies, contractors, vendors and other Town departments. 

This class within the organization aims to manage the regulation of private land development projects from concept through final project close-out to ensure they comply with local, state, and federal requirements, coordinate Public Works construction and development projects with other departments, divisions, agencies, consultants, and developers, and prepare and administer Town public works contracts, and review project plans.

Work includes interacting with the public, regulatory agencies, outside partner agencies, contractors, vendors, and all other departments within the town. With the diversity of assignments, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get a unique breadth and depth of experience in the public works field, including design, construction, operations, and maintenance of town owned infrastructure. Specific areas are plan review, design, long-range infrastructure planning, construction inspection, contract writing, emergency operations support, and other relevant duties.

This class works under administrative and Professional Engineer supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

These are Exempt Positions
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
 
Essential Functions:
 

Manage the regulation of various private land development projects from concept through final project close-out to ensure they comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Projects include but are not limited to subdivision plans, commercial plans, and single-lot development.

Review construction and engineering site plans; residential and commercial construction projects for compliance with codes, regulations, and Town standards while working with consultants and developers regarding plan approval and inspection problems; perform difficult or highly technical design or reviews of site or subdivision plans. 

Reviews stormwater management for all projects to ensure compliance with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality standards (DEQ) including reviewing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPs), water quality compliance using the Virginia Runoff Reduction Method (VRRM), and stormwater flood and channel protection.

Reviews construction and engineering plans for compliance with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); reviews residential and commercial construction projects for compliance with codes, regulations, and Town standards while working with consultants and developers regarding plan approval and inspection problems; performs difficult or highly technical design or reviews of site or subdivision plans.

Manage Public Works permits, including but not limited to right-of-way permits, land disturbing permits, and construction permits.

Manages inspections of residential and commercial construction sites for compliance with approved plans and with Town codes and State law; 

Manage Capital Improvement Projects for the Town of Vienna from the design phase to active construction through coordination with design consultants and construction contractors.

Works closely with the Planning and Zoning Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Represents the department as directed before Council, Boards, Commissions, citizen groups, and individuals. This position provides DPW staff representation to the Planning Commission. 

Provides guidance, technical assistance, code interpretation, and problem-solving through field inspections; performs administrative tasks related to engineering drawings and site inspections, documenting findings, and writing reports on construction activity.

Additional Duties:

Makes field inspections of work sites to evaluate the quality and scope of work performed, review work in progress, and ensure all work performed follows approved plans. Coordinates the work of outside contractors installing public improvements, monitors their work, and conducts the final inspections. Respond to citizen inquiries, resolve complaints, and establish priorities using superior customer service.

Assists with preparing applications to receive funding for projects from federal, state, and regional sources. Oversees the design and construction of these and other engineering-related Capital Improvement Projects (CIP and Virginia Department of Transportation [VDOT] projects).

Prepares technical specifications and construction cost estimates of projects; reviews all subdivision plot revisions concerning access, street location, site distance, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, water quality and traffic safety.

Maintains, develops, and recommends improvements to Town construction standards such as the Public Infrastructure Manual, Town Code, and other guiding documents on the Department of Public Works website.

Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts

Data Responsibility:
 
Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation.  Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations.
 
Plans and directs others in the sequence of major activities and report on operations and activities which are very broad in scope.
 
People Responsibility:
 
People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public.
 
Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce rules, regulations, or ordinances.
 
Asset Responsibility:
 
Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization.
 
Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving considerable economies and/or preventing considerable losses through the management of a large division and handling of very large amounts of money.
 
Mathematical Requirements:
 
Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems.
 
Uses algebra working with such factors as, logarithms, linear and quadratic equations; concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions; statistics applying such functions as frequency, distribution, reliability, validity and correlation techniques; finance and economics using financial and econometric models.
 
Communications Requirements:
 
Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak.
 
Reads professional literature and technical manuals; speaks to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writes manuals and complex reports.
 
Judgment Requirements:
 
Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions.
 
Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment; responsible for assisting in developing policies and practices.
 
Complexity of Work:
 
Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job.
 
Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking and scientific practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressures.
 
Impact of Errors:
 
Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals.
 
The impact of errors is very serious, affecting entire organization and the public.
 
Physical Demands:
 
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
 
Performs sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods; requires little or no dexterity.
 
Equipment Usage:
 
Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products.
 
Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
 
Unavoidable Hazards:
 
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
 
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
 
Safety of Others:
 
Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. 
 
Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others.
 
For the Civil Engineer I level: 
 
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and three to five years full time construction management, site/utility/road design and construction or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may substitute for work experience.
 
For the Civil Engineer II level:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a closely related field and six years of administrative or managerial experience, most of which is preferred to be in public works-related planning and engineering or closely related experience. 

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Virginia's professional Engineer (PE) License is required for the Civil Engineer II level.

Engineers I and II must obtain the VDEQ Dual Combined Administrator for Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Management within one year of hire. 

FEMA Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred.

 
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
 
The Town of Vienna is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the Town of Vienna to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
 

Compensation details: 44.16-78.39 Hourly Wage

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