Deputy Director DPWES - CAP

Salary : $137,988.86 - $241,480.51 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00703
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 03/22/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: M05
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

If you are excited by the opportunity to provide executive leadership for a diverse team of more than 200 employees equitably delivering three billion dollars of critical public infrastructure for the people of Fairfax County, then we want you to join our team.

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a new Deputy Director for Capital Facilities to join our departmental executive team and lead the delivery of the county's CIP. We build the county's public infrastructure including community centers, fire and police facilities, libraries, stormwater utilities, wastewater utilities, transportation infrastructure, government buildings and more.

Watch this to learn more about our Deputy Director position.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing capital facility development, solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for more than one million residents in the most populous county of Virginia. As one diverse department, DPWES creates a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Click to learn more about DPWES.

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:The DPWES Deputy Director for Capital Facilities provides executive leadership for the following nationally-recognized award-winning work units:

Administrative Services: provides financial, accounting, budget, payroll and human resources support to all Capital Facilities team programs as they manage our combined suite of projects totaling more than $3 billion.

Building Design and Construction Division is an award-winning team responsible for implementing all major building, renovation and major capital renewal projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program, including fire stations, libraries, courts, police stations, office buildings, maintenance facilities, parking structures, human services facilities and other major infrastructure and public-private partnership projects.

Utility Design and Construction Division is responsible for managing the bid advertisement, contract award processes, and overseeing all aspects of construction contract management for transportation and stormwater projects including surveying, inspection, testing, code compliance, warranty, and project closeout.

Wastewater Design and Construction Division manages the design and construction of capital projects for wastewater infrastructure in Fairfax County including work at the Noman M. Cole Jr., Water Recycling Facility and the 3,000+ mile network of sanitary sewer collection systems and pump stations throughout the County.

Land Acquisition Division is responsible for the acquisition of land or right-of-way and other land rights, including permanent and temporary easements and letters of permission, necessary to support the Capital Improvement Program.

Additionally, the Deputy Director serves as the contract officer for capital construction and supports DPWES emergency response activities including supporting the County's Emergency Operations Center when activated.

The Deputy Director's office is located within the Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax, Virginia. Although this position has some remote work opportunities, it is primarily in-person and does require occasional after-hours work in addition to emergency response.
Illustrative Duties

(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.)

• Supports the Director of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services with specific responsibilities as listed below;
• Plans, manages and coordinates the Planning and Design Division, the Construction Management Division, the Land Acquisition Division and the Administrative branch of Capital Facilities;
• Serves as the DPWES Emergency Management Coordinator;
• Directs the DPWES Professional Engineering Development program and supports County-wide professional engineering development;
• Oversees the Capital Improvement Program Implementation;
• Serves as Contracting Officer for DPWES, Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Fairfax County Park Authority.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for divisions within the business area;
• Ensures that programs comply with federal, state, and County laws and regulations;
• Approves operational policies and procedures for the business area, and oversees implementation of same;
• Monitors operational and fiscal performance, and provides guidance to ensure attainment of business area objectives;
• Coordinates various program activities with other business areas in DPWES, and ensures effective interface of operations/programs with other departments, as well as with various governmental agencies at the County, state, and/or federal level;
• Provides guidance to division directors relative to performance goals and objectives,
• serves as initial rater in the performance reviews of division directors, and provides guidance on development needs;
• Oversees business area responsibilities to the Board of Supervisors and County Executive;
• Oversees the human resources, financial, and information technology functions in their respective business areas to ensure they provide adequate support to the Divisions of the business area;
• Responds to Board matters, and provides additional input, testimony, etc. as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of public works, environmental services, and public administration;
• Thorough knowledge of the County contracting and procurement procedures;
• Knowledge of County budget processes and principles of fiscal management;
• Knowledge of State and County laws and regulations that pertain to public works and environmental services;
• Ability to organize and administer a large, diversified business area;
• Ability to effectively manage, develop, and motivate division management;
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with DPWES staff and division management, County leadership, other County agencies and departments, other governmental entities, and the public;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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 an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, urban and regional planning, business administration, public administration, or a related field; plus ten years of progressively responsible public works and/or environmental services management experience, four years of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license in Virginia within 12 months of hire.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license valid in Virginia.
• More than ten (10) years of negotiating and overseeing large capital construction and professional service contracts
• More than four (4) years of prior experience communicating effectively to and working with senior public leaders and elected officials in delivering public programs and projects.
• More than ten (10) years of professional management experience leading a diverse workforce to deliver public works or environmental services.
• Demonstrated experience successfully engaging with the community to deliver public projects or services.
• Demonstrated experience actively building a diverse, inclusive workforce in a governmental agency.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring public projects or services are delivered equitably to customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Job is generally sedentary. Must be able to walk around construction sites. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. 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
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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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
• 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 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 your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Engineering
• Urban and regional planning
• Business administration
• Public administration
• 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 progressively responsible public works and/or environmental services management experience 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 to less than eleven years
• Eleven to less than twelve years
• Twelve to less than thirteen years
• Thirteen to less than fourteen years
• Fourteen years or more

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in a management or supervisory capacity 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 years or more

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a valid Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (RA) license?

• Yes
• No

09

If you don't currently possess a Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) are you able to obtain either within 12 months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

10

How many years of experience do you have negotiating and overseeing large capital construction and related professional services contracts, including executing amendments, change orders, and resolving contract disputes?

• 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

11

How many years of experience do you have working directly with senior appointed and elected officials to deliver infrastructure projects and services?

• 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

12

How many years of professional management experience do you have leading a diverse workforce that includes professional, technical and administrative staff delivering public works or environmental services?

• 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

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