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Job Summary

$87,835-$138,386 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs advanced professional work primarily managing and overseeing Stormwater Capital Improvement and Stormwater Capital Maintenance projects. Projects include but are not limited to capital and drainage improvement projects identified in multiple County watershed management plans, continued maintenance and upgrades/improvements to existing stream restoration and County-owned stormwater management facilities, and updates/upgrades/retrofits related to the County TMDL Action Plans.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned capital construction projects from original concept and budgeting through implementation.
• Develops detailed and accurate work plans, schedules and project budgets and status reports.
• Coordinates the consulting engineering firms such as geotechnical, surveying, environmental/permitting, performing planning, design, testing and/or construction administration on projects.
• Assures that plans and projects meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assures that total project costs and time remain within budget and scope.
• This job is considered essential personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or related field; considerable experience as a professional designer or construction project manager, and in contract administration or construction supervision; Virginia Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire, certification as an erosion and sediment control inspector and as a stormwater inspector from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
• Knowledge of modern principles, theory, practices, and methods of engineering/architectural design, construction practices, scheduling,
project estimation techniques, project management, budget planning and related building and site development principles; considerable knowledge of institutional, commercial and industrial design and construction techniques to include facility construction, public infrastructure and stormwater management facilities.
• Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively negotiate with public agencies or officials, citizens, designers and persons within the construction community;
maintain effective working relationships with public officials, designers, citizens, contractors, etc.; plan, develop, direct and supervise multiple diverse and complex projects simultaneously, at various stages of completion; plan, coordinate and supervise the technical work
of various consultants; understand complex technical issues related to civil engineering design and read and interpret applicable codes, standards or specifications; understand, prepare and interpret plans, specifications, diagrams, blueprints or drawings and compare them with actual work performed; communicate ideas or technical issues both orally and in writing.

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James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].