Senior Engineering Inspector

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you. Fairfax County’s Site Development and Inspections Division (SDID) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Engineering Inspector to support safe, high-quality development across the county. In this role, you will inspect construction sites and public improvements to ensure compliance with county standards, land development regulations, and environmental requirements including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and tree preservation.

You will serve as the county’s field representative—monitoring developer work, identifying and documenting code violations, issuing notices of non-compliance, and conducting follow-up inspections. The position also includes preparing reports, coordinating preconstruction meetings, resolving citizen complaints, and verifying all required improvements prior to occupancy and bond release.

This role involves regular communication with homeowners, contractors, developers, engineers, and partner agencies, delivering timely customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels. If you are committed to public safety, environmental stewardship, and ensuring construction quality, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact in the community

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities to support the ongoing operational needs of the organization.

Position may be underfilled as an Engineering Inspector; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Reviews plans, specifications and sites for construction projects;
• Inspects underground drains, metal and concrete pipe drains, culverts, sanitary sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, and water lines;
• Inspects pumping stations under construction;
• Inspects street and road construction including subgrading, placing of materials and rock, oiling and placing of final surfaces;
• Investigates complaints;
• Makes check by measurement to see that necessary lines, grades and elevations are followed and that structures are of proper dimensions;
• Conducts final inspections and gives approval after corrections are made;
• Completes daily progress and approval reports, and keeps a construction diary;
• May assign and review work of engineering inspectors, conduct field inspections, and advise inspectors on difficult problems.

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 high school or GED; and three years of construction experience, preferably in the inspection field.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be underfilled as an Engineering Inspector (Grade S18; $52,893.57- $92,563.74 Annually). The employment standards for the Engineering Inspector are: any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: High school graduation or possession of a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education; plus two years of experience as a construction inspector, or as a foreman supervising public improvements. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license
• DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Project Inspector certification
• DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector certification

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience in land development or construction.
• Experience dealing with citizen, stakeholders, and/or developers.
• Strong communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and site-related plans.
• Must have excellent organization skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Experience using Microsoft Office computer software.
• Experience in record management and electronic records.
• Experience using automated technologies such as databases and web-based online applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to work in extreme temperatures. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance; walk/traverse rough, icy, broken terrain; go up and down steep hills and slopes. Successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam is required. 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. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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