Construction Management Specialist (Transportation & Development)

Position Information

NOTE: This is a reannouncement to expand the pool of qualified candidates to fill additional vacancies. If you have already applied for this position under the former announcement number 5404-24A-DES-DB, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Development Services Bureau, is seeking a Construction Management Specialist to join its team of construction management professionals to perform work for the Transportation and Development Division which includes: inspection and enforcement of construction activities in the County public right-of-way or public easements and the inspection of public infrastructure within the public right-of-way.

The Development Services Bureau regulates and oversees various public and private sector development activities which includes: review of site civil design plans, land disturbing activity permits, subdivision and easement plats, and public improvement bonds. They also manage inspections of public infrastructure built by developers, inspections and enforcement of erosion and sediment controls, regulates storm water management activities on construction sites, and processes special exception development projects for approval by the County Board.

Specific duties include:

• Inspecting curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains and other public infrastructure built by private sector contractors and developers to ensure compliance with approved civil design plans, State and County construction standards and specifications, and County development policies;

• Inspecting development projects for the purpose of accepting as-built public infrastructure for County operation and maintenance, and the release of associated public improvement bonds;

• Inspecting all construction work performed in the public-right-of-way by private sector contractors, developers and utility companies to ensure compliance with right-of-way use permits, approved plans, Maintenance of Traffic plans, E&S plans, State and County construction standards and specifications;

• Maintaining logs and reports using Microsoft Office and/or other software programs;

• Issuing notices of violation or stop-work orders to contractors or builders performing illicit or unpermitted activities in the public right-of-way;

• Investigating reports or complaints associated with construction activities or uses in the public right-of-way and meeting with citizens, contractors, builders and property owners to mitigate and resolve conflicts or problems associated with uses and activities in the public right-of-way;

• Interacting and communicating with citizens, business owners, contractors, developers, utility companies, State and County staff, and responding to inquiries related to assigned projects and/or reported construction activities or issues; and

• Participating in the departmental sign-off of Certificates of Occupancy on development projects inspected.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following:

• Managing multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously;

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with developers, contractors, utility companies and other team members;

• Skilled at maintaining organized files and records of investigative documents and projects; and

• Being adept at problem solving while adhering to compliance regulations.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• High school diploma, technical school and/or a college program/courses in a related area such as engineering, architecture or construction management; and

• Three (3) years of construction experience in at least one of the following areas: administering or inspecting construction activities related to development or public infrastructure projects, E&S inspections, or enforcing compliance with ordinances, codes, plans, or specifications.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Inspecting public infrastructure construction projects for state and local government;

• Designing, constructing, or inspecting water mains, storm and sanitary sewer systems;

• Communicating or explaining construction-related issues or technical information to the public;

• Reading, understanding, and interpreting site design plans, grading plans, street and utility plans, building permit plans, erosion and sediment control plans; and/or

• Surveying in establishing elevations, grades, slopes and reading cut sheets.

Special Requirements

The applicant must possess a valid driver license. If the applicant possesses a license, they must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Licensure or Certifications may be required within 12 months of hire based on area of assignment.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional work hours outside of normal schedule may be required.

Employees that are registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for a pay premium of $2,600 annually.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.

Please complete the application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire section is considered part of the selection process and required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

• Some college

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher)

02

In which of the following areas for you have construction experience? Check all that apply and ensure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application for full credit.

• Administering or inspecting construction activities related to development or public infrastructure projects

• E&S Inspections

• Enforcing compliance with ordinances, codes, plans, or specifications

• None of the above

03

How much full-time, construction experience do you have in one of the areas listed as minimum requirements in the position description?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to less than 2 years

• 2 to less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

04

Please select if you have experience with any of the following: Check all that apply

• Inspecting public infrastructure construction projects for state and local government

• Designing, constructing, or inspecting water mains, storm and sanitary sewer facilities

• Maintaining records, files, or reports on construction projects

• Communicating or explaining construction-related issues or matter to the public

• Reading and interpreting construction plans

• Using MS Word to create correspondence

• Using MS Excel to create reports and spreadsheets

• Surveying experience in establishing elevations, grades, slopes and reading cut sheets

• None of the above

05

Please select if you possess any of the following valid certifications/licenses:

• Commonwealth of Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification

• Stormwater Management Inspector Certification

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License

• None of the above

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/