Public Works-Environmental Business Operations Manager

Public Works-Environmental Business Operations Manager

Salary

$80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually

Location

WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIV, 9399 RICHMOND HWY, LORTON (JP04), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01586

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

10/17/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

Do you enjoy solving environmental challenges to optimize the recycling of 67 million gallons of wastewater each day? Join Fairfax Countys award-winning Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public's health and the region's water quality.

Under the direction of the Assistant Division Director of Maintenance this position manages the daily work activities and general administrative responsibilities of the plant industrial electrical, instrumentation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sections of an advanced wastewater treatment facility.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure all materials and equipment are in place prior to commencement of work.
• Assesses the equipment malfunction and takes corrective action.
• Evaluates work production through the use of computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Provides scope clarification to purchasing department in the solicitation of services, equipment, materials, and parts; participates in the staff meetings and meetings related to plant improvement and upgrades.
• Provides some mechanical support to the lab section; routinely performs inspections of the plant to determine the need for improvement.
• Participates in the assessment of the assets management program; ensures employees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Utilizes the computer maintenance management system data for the determination of the operating equipment rehabilitation and repair needs; and manages the work of outside contractors.
• Analyzes and evaluates work productivity, and employee development.
• Ensures employees are adequately trained for the execution of assigned tasks; participate in the planning of all work projects.
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with Wastewater Treatments safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Safety Competencies.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.

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.

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 in the following links:

• Benefit
• Retirement

Employment Standards

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 an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field; plus four years of experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid drivers license.
• Master electrician license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of experience overseeing or managing preventive, corrective and emergency repairs to industrial equipment in the most efficient and effective manner in order to reduce equipment downtime.
• Six (6) years of experience in an industrial wastewater plant
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with managers/supervisors on the periodization in the repair effort.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturers drawings.
• Five (5) years of experience performing inspections of plant operating assets to ensure proper functioning.
• Five (5) years of experience monitoring and maintaining inventory of tools, parts and materials to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Five (5) years of experience planning, directing, scheduling, and coordinating required and necessary training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to climb steps and ladders and walk on variety surfaces such as uneven terrain and grating. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to wear all personal protective equipment necessary to mitigate exposure to hazards which may include raw wastewater, wastewater treatment related chemicals, loud noise, slippery conditions, and potential exposure to airborne substances or pathogens. Ability to work in diverse and extreme environments including all weather conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold. Must be able to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. 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 people who weigh 310 pounds or more. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

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

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Environmental sciences
• Engineering
• Construction management
• Architecture
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your completed majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program 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 to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

06

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Masters Electricians license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of full-time experience do you have in inspecting assets in wastewater collection/transmission facilities?

• 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

09

How many years of full-time experience do you have in reading and interpreting manufacturers drawings and/or plans?

• 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

10

Please indicate your experience training or developing instructional materials for employees? Check all that apply.

• Planning
• Developed training coursework
• Presenting to small groups
• None of the above

11

This position is considered "essential/emergency" which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the countys operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of emergencies?

• Yes
• No

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