Salary : $84,670.14 - $148,172.75 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01377
Department: DPWES Stormwater Management
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S28
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Are you a collaborative project manager with a strong technical background? Are you passionate about the implementation of innovative and sustainable stormwater capital projects to improve watershed health, stormwater quality, and reduce flooding?

We are seeking an experienced project manager to manage major stormwater capital improvement projects in the county and serve as a mentor to other team members.

Under the general supervision of the section chief, serves as a project manager providing complete supervision, project management, and contract negotiation, resulting in the design of assigned storm drainage, flood control, water quality, Pro-Rata and restoration projects and programs within established schedules and budgets. Is responsible for the proper management of all projects assigned. Requires engineering experience, knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations to manage multiple projects. Provides support to team members including engineers, engineering technicians, and other technical specialists. Provides direction to engineering professional services firms. Assumes duties of the section chief or branch chief when so designated.

The ideal candidate will:

• Develops and leads presentations to a variety of stakeholders including elected officials, residents, and senior managers with the intent of sharing information and garnering support for projects.
• Manages project schedules and budget for stormwater and/or other environmental projects.
• Coordinates with multiple project stakeholders with differing interests to meet project objectives and goals.
• Manages teams implementing stormwater and/or other environmental projects.

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:Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other designated emergencies requiring division resources, on an as-needed basis.

In 2027, all Stormwater Planning Division 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:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental or life sciences, construction management, business administration, facilities management or related; plus, five years of experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects related to the assigned program area to include two years managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.

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:

• Six or more years of progressive experience with developing models to compute hydrology and hydraulic design components for stormwater projects (watershed and runoff characteristics, conveyance capacity, flow routing, channel and overland flow) using applications (excel worksheets, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY8, etc.)
• Six or more years of experience in the design of watershed restoration and stormwater capital improvement projects.
• Six or more years of experience in managing stream restoration projects including assessment, natural channel design, permitting and construction support services.
• Six or more years of experience in managing flood risk reduction and flood mitigation projects.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control laws and regulations, as well as design standards and specifications of stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
• Six or more years of experience managing architectural or engineering contracts and the completion of stormwater project construction plans for implementation.
• Three or more years of experience in the use and configuration of the Esri ArcGIS platform to create and sustain maps, data, analyses, and applications in support of business processes. The Esri ArcGIS platform includes desktop GIS (e.g., ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro) and web GIS (e.g., ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Web App Builder, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions responding to emergency events (e.g. snow removal, flood and hurricane response, etc.). Ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a motor vehicle throughout the County, and to enter and exit vehicles multiple times per day. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to walk in rugged, uneven and steep terrain in streams and stream valleys unassisted to perform field investigation on storm drainage, stormwater management and stream channel projects. Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment; including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirt. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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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
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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Non-Merit Positions

1. 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
2. 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
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's 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.

• Civil engineering
• Landscape architecture
• Environmental or life sciences
• Construction management
• Business administration
• Facilities management
• Environmental engineering
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related fields)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. 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 the 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 years or more

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors 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

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in managing stormwater-related projects from concept design through construction?

• 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 years or more

09

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in developing models to compute hydrology and hydraulic design components for stormwater projects?

• 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 years or more

10

How many years of professional experience do you have in the design and/or management of stream restoration projects?

• 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 years or more

11

How many years of experience do you have in preparing and providing presentations to large groups of stakeholders?

• 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 years or more

12

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in the field of stormwater?

• 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