CCTV Camera Operator (Instrumentation Technician I)

CCTV Camera Operator (Instrumentation Technician I)

Salary

$52,893.57 - $92,563.74 Annually

Location

WASTEWATER COLLECTION DIVISION (WCD), 6000 FREDS OAK RD, BURKE (FL06), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01551

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

10/10/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S18

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
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Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

See what's happening below the surface-and help keep Fairfax County running. Join our CCTV Technician team and use specialized camera technology to inspect and document the condition of Fairfax County's sanitary sewer system.

The Wastewater Management Division is seeking a motivated Instrumentation Technician I to assists with the preparation, operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection equipment throughout Fairfax County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and operates CCTV inspection equipment, vehicles, tools, and related equipment to support daily sanitary sewer inspections.
• Performs pre-trip, equipment, and worksite inspections and maintains vehicles, tools, safety equipment, traffic controls, and inspection equipment in safe working condition.
• Conducts sanitary sewer inspections and accurately document findings using WinCan and other applicable computerized systems, including GIS and asset management software.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and assists with the repair of CCTV and related inspection equipment, including cleaning, replacing defective components, and using schematics and established procedures to identify problems.
• Follows OSHA, VDOT, county, traffic control, and confined-space safety requirements while working in the field and communicating inspection results and applicable county requirements to citizens, contractors, inspectors, and other agencies.

The ideal candidate will:

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with others to accomplish team and operational goals.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address routine equipment and field issues.
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability by following through on assignments and producing accurate work.
• Stay organized and adaptable while managing changing assignments, field conditions, and operational needs.
• Prioritize safety by recognizing hazards and consistently following established safety procedures.

Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to work mandatory overtime and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. Overtime may be mandated when emergencies occur related to the health, welfare, or safety of either the public or employees.

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.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers 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 our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

Note: Will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) as emergency essential personnel staff and are required to report to work during extreme inclement weather and during emergency situations to fulfil emergency services.

Location: Works in the Closed-Circuit Television Inspection (CCTV) Section of the Asset Management Branch of the Wastewater Collection Division located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. In 2026, all Wastewater assignments will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.

• A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Instrumentation Technician I position.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; completion of a vocation course in electronics, one year of work experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid drivers license.
• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certification within 60 days of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of experience working in a wastewater environment, specifically performing sewer line inspections.
• 1 year of experience performing CCTV sewer inspection practices, techniques, and procedures using related materials and equipment.
• 1 year of experience troubleshooting and repairing CCTV cameras, tractors, and/or electrical instrumentation and control systems.
• 1 year of experience operating CCTV cameras to inspect and document sewer lines.
• 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite or Word and Excel to collect data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing. Ability to drive and operate County vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to perform assigned duties. Ability to lift, carry, slide, and pull up to 90 lbs. with assistance, including manhole lids, hoses, CCTV equipment, tools, and other equipment; ability to climb onto vehicles for equipment setup and minor maintenance activities. Ability to operate automated technologies, including keyboard-driven equipment, to input, access, retrieve, and review digital information, with sufficient visual acuity to read electronic monitors, data, schematic drawings, plans, documents, and other digital information. Ability to operate hand tools and equipment requiring manual dexterity, coordination, and physical control. Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, and work in physically demanding or uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Ability to work in and around raw sewage and other wastewater-related environments. Ability to work in noisy environments and under adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain on uneven ground such as hills, wooded and marshy areas to perform field inspections at project construction sites. Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 lbs. or more. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:

Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

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.

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 processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Have you completed a vocation course in electronics?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of full-time equivalent experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have working in a wastewater environment, specifically performing sewer line inspections?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have performing CCTV sewer inspections, including the practices, techniques, materials, and equipment used for video inspection of sewer lines?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08

How many years of experience do you have operating CCTV cameras to inspect and document sewer lines?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09

How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting and repairing CCTV cameras, tractors, and/or electrical instrumentation and control systems?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

10

How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software to collect, enter, and manage inspection data?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

11

Do you have working knowledge of the following in the wastewater field? Check all that apply.

• Troubleshooting electrical control systems
• Working with SCADA and PLC programs
• Working with flow metering equipment
• None of the above

12

This position requires the individual to work in confined spaces containing raw sewage. Are you willing and able to work in these conditions?

• Yes
• No

13

This position requires the incumbent to work flexible hours including overtime, on-call, and callback duties as necessary to accomplish tasks and deadlines. Are you willing and able to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

14

How many years of experience do you have working in a sanitary sewer asset management system?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three or more years

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm