Stormwater Inventory & Inspections Manager (Project Coordinator)

Stormwater Inventory & Inspections Manager (Project Coordinator)

Salary

$99,534.03 - $174,184.61 Annually

Location

MAINTENANCE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, 10635 WEST DR, FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01038

Department

DPWES Stormwater Management

Opening Date

07/18/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S32

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

Do you thrive at the intersection of science, engineering, environmental protection, and public service - and want your work to make a visible difference in every rainstorm?

This position leads the county's stormwater facility inspection, asset management, and regulatory compliance programs supporting thousands of stormwater management facilities countywide. Coordinates inspection planning, asset data management, and infrastructure reinvestment strategies to ensure compliance with MS4, VSMP, and Chesapeake Bay regulatory requirements.

Oversees the integration and analysis of inspection, maintenance, and GIS data within enterprise asset management systems to support risk-based decision-making, capital planning, and long-term asset lifecycle management. Responsibilities also include administering professional service and construction contracts, preparing technical reports and regulatory submissions, coordinating with county agencies and external stakeholders, and supervising technical staff involved in inspection and compliance activities.

This position plays a key role in advancing the county's environmental stewardship, infrastructure resilience, and stormwater asset management objectives.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across agencies, consultants, and the public.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple priorities in a complex regulatory environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, and continuous improvement.

Fairfax County's award-winning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people, the environment, and property.

Benefits of Becoming a County Employee:

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

Emergency Service Personnel: Stormwater Management positions are responsible for responding to and assisting with snow, flood and other designated weather emergencies on an as needed basis. Therefore, this position is designated as emergency service personnel and may be required at any time by the DPWES Director or Division Director to report to work when the County Executive declares unscheduled leave or emergency administrative leave per county policy. In addition, this position may be required to work mandatory overtime to respond to emergencies related to the health, welfare or safety of either the public or employees. You must make every reasonable effort to be accessible for communication.

Safety Responsibility: Engages in safe working practices and complies with Stormwater Management and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.

Note: This position resides in the DPWES, Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division (MSMD), located at 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, Virginia.

In 2026, all West Drive 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.

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 four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in urban/regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid drivers license.
• DEQ Stormwater Combined Administrator certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience coordinating stormwater inspection, asset management, or environmental compliance programs.
• Proficiency with enterprise asset management and GIS systems (e.g., Cityworks, Trimble Unity, or ArcGIS).
• Experience interpreting engineering plans, managing contracts, and preparing MS4 or TMDL regulatory reports.
• DEQ Stormwater Combined Administrator certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe
• IAM certification or equivalent asset management training is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings, provide coverage, and to review inspection of contractors. Ability to perform field investigation. Ability to visit and walk dam sites and stormwater facility sites to perform field investigation regarding projects related to Stormwater improvement. Able to communicate with the public. Duties are generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment; however, the job may require walking, standing, bending, reaching, carry/lift up to 15 lbs. Must possess the ability to communicate verbally with others, and visual acuity is required for working on a computer monitor. This entails the capability to operate keyboard-driven equipment, input and extract complex data from a computer system, as well as review written documents, forms, instructions, and spreadsheets. Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear and personal fall arrest harness. 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 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 the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Urban/regional planning
• Architecture
• Landscape architecture
• Engineering
• Civil engineering
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Business administration
• Facilities management
• 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 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 progressively responsible experience in or affiliated with land planning and/or redevelopment, engineering or architecture, or management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects 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 to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

06

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have coordinating or managing stormwater inspection, asset management, or environmental compliance programs (e.g., MS4 or VESMP programs)?

• 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

08

Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.

• DEQ Stormwater Program Administrator Certification
• DEQ Stormwater Inspector Certification
• DEQ Stormwater Plan Reviewer Certification
• DEQ Stormwater Combined Administrator
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• None of the above

09

Which of the following best describes your experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, or local stormwater regulations such as MS4, VESMP (formerly VSMP), or Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements?

• I have no related experience.
• I have assisted in compliance tracking or data management.
• I have independently prepared or reviewed compliance reports or permit submissions.
• I have led a regulatory compliance program or coordinated interagency reporting.

10

How many years of experience do you have using enterprise asset management (EAM) and/or GIS systems (e.g., Cityworks, Trimble Unity, ArcGIS, Cartegraph)?

• 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

11

Please indicate your experience with asset management.

• I have no related asset management experience or training.
• I have assisted with asset inventory management, inspection tracking, or maintenance data management.
• I have independently applied asset management principles to support lifecycle planning, condition assessment, maintenance prioritization, or capital reinvestment decisions.
• I have completed IAM certification or equivalent asset management training and have led or significantly contributed to the implementation of an asset management framework or program.

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