Site Development and Inspections - Assistant Division Director of Engineering

Fairfax County Government; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Government is seeking an Assistant Division Director for Land Development Services. This role involves overseeing engineering work, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and enhancing customer service. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or architecture and relevant supervisory experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to public safety and community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex engineering work with public safety implications.
• Manage site review teams and establish procedures.

Skills

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Job Announcement

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. The county government, serving nearly 1.2 million residents, seeks energetic and skilled employees to help shape its future. Land Development Services (LDS) oversees land development and building codes, ensuring safety and environmental protection through review, permitting, and inspection of construction projects. LDS also plays a vital role in economic development, handling over 30,000 plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 permits, and conducting over 220,000 inspections annually. Join our creative, collaborative, and innovative team for meaningful work.

Position Overview

Under senior leadership, this role serves as an assistant division director overseeing complex engineering work with broad public safety implications. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team management. The role involves guiding site review teams, developing technical expertise, establishing procedures, managing process improvements, and acting as the lead product owner for site review systems. The position requires evaluating complex code compliance issues, fostering stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional customer service through various channels.

Employment Standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the relevant field, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Architect license.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

• Driver's License
• Professional Engineer - PE (VA)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) within 9 months of hire
• DEQ - DUAL Program Administrator certification within 12 months
• DEQ - DUAL Plan Reviewer certification within 12 months

Necessary Special Requirements: Successful completion of criminal background, driving record, and credit checks. The position is essential personnel, requiring reporting during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience working with local boards, commissions, or elected officials
• Experience in customer service and site plan review

Physical Requirements: Ability to drive, operate equipment, and perform site visits, with or without accommodations.

Selection Procedure: Panel interview possibly including a practical exercise.

The diverse Fairfax County encourages bilingual candidates. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities. Contact 703-324-4900 or email [e-mail] for assistance.