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Landfill Gas Technician (Engineering Technician II)

Salary

$53,265.06 - $88,775.02 Annually

Location

LORTON (HQ03), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

25-00976

Department

DPWES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

05/03/2025

Closing Date

5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S19

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Things are pumping at the Landfill.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

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:

+ Benefit (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

+ Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Provides hands-on, technical support to monitor, operate and maintain environmental infrastructure at the I-95 with an emphasis on leachate pumping infrastructure, landfill gas management systems and stormwater management facilities. Experience in construction, operation and maintenance of this infrastructure or ability to transfer mechanical aptitude is desirable. Ability to operate small construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, and forklift. Interprets maps and engineering plans. Gathers and analyzes monitoring data, and evaluates equipment performance to inform operation, maintenance and repairs. Identifies requirements and specifications necessary to repair and replace equipment and infrastructure. Maintains files and records to support environmental compliance requirements. Makes simple computations to determine type and quantities of construction materials and equipment. Researches and evaluates new equipment for potential application at the landfill and maintains supplies. Design simple structures.

Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources. Being on-call periodically is a requirement of this position.

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.)

+ Performs full performance engineering technical support work in plan and permit review for compliance and/or industry requirements under general supervision, including the review of a variety of plats, plans, construction drawings/documentation and permits for minimum requirements.

+ Performs full performance engineering technical support work conducting inspections to ensure requirements are met and may recommend contractor payment under general supervision;

+ Performs initial quality control of plans, permits, inspections and worked performed by contractors to ensure requirements are met;

+ Troubleshoots, maintains and assists with the construction of facilities and equipment;

+ Surveys and conducts inventory assessment of facility and equipment assets for replacement, maintenance and repairs;

+ Generates system reports to assist with the evaluation of equipment repairs to assist with the assessment of equipment failure and critical assets;

+ Performs varied and technical work in gathering and analyzing data and formulating reports for implementation in the field;

+ Generates work orders and updates staff the progress of asset repair;

+ Provide status updates of the condition of operating equipment relative to costs, hour of operation and downtime and age;

+ Analyzes inventory and project data to calculate repair and life cycle costs;

+ Researches and evaluates new equipment for potential application;

+ Repairs and maintains equipment to includes cleaning, servicing, and replacing parts;

+ Calculates and reports cost, downtown time of equipment;

+ Develops program quantity and cost estimates;

+ Performs computations to determine the quantity and type of construction and operation equipment and estimates costs;

+ Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens;

+ Develops recommended solutions for issues;

+ Interprets information to developers, homeowners, and other county agencies;

+ Calculates fees based on proposed project established in the Fairfax County Code;

+ Prepares preliminary engineering work, including check sheets, plats, etc.;

+ Interprets and drafts maps and plans;

+ Participates in specification development;

+ Assists in preparing documents required for contract negotiation and reviews negotiated contracts for compliance with all terms;

+ Assists bid openings and executes field inspections;

+ Maintains projects as-built plans and utilities;

+ Maintains files for plans and specifications;

+ Applies plan reading skills to review, interpret and analyze construction drawings in the preparation of contract task orders, documentation, and payment;

+ Designs simple structures;

+ Performs more difficult physical or chemical tests and analysis associated with operations and executes specialized inspections;

+ Constructs surface water management systems associated with daily landfill operation and erosion and sediment control systems;

+ Reviews and interprets engineering drawings, maps, plats and correspondence to identify and validate assets and easements for the agency infrastructure assets;

+ Uses measuring equipment in the field to determine depths, elevations, sizes, material, etc., of the agency assets;

+ Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;

+ Reports unsafe working conditions;

+ Complies with safety competencies.

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.)

+ Working in knowledge in the practical application of engineering science and technology to include applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design, maintenance, or production of approved plans, permits or construction and maintenance of structures, facilities or equipment;

+ Working knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and/or statistic and their applications for project completion and/or problem solving;

+ Working knowledge of applicable county, state and federal laws, codes and regulations;

+ Working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in engineering, construction and inspection;

+ Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;

+ Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;

+ Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;

+ Ability to prepare accurate drawings and maps;

+ Ability to check and review plans for conformance to ordinances and other standards;

+ Ability to prepare accurate quantity and cost estimates;

+ Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;

+ Ability to process information by compiling, coding, categorizing

+ calculating, tabulating or verifying information and data accurately in order to document field notes;

+ Ability to use relevant information and judgment to evaluate whether plans, specifications, permits or inspection results are in compliance with standards or meet specification requirements;

+ Ability to estimate technical and/or resource requirements for development of projects;

+ Ability to review and interpret technical documents such as maps, plans or schematics to plan work;

+ Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct abnormalities and malfunctions in equipment and technical processes;

+ Ability to entering and maintain information utilizing software or adaptive devices;

+ Ability to create graphical representations;

+ Ability to select, utilize and maintain tools and technology, including adaptive tools and new technology to facilitate work or a process

+ Ability to collect, compile, and interpret research data;

+ Ability to respond to complaints and provide detailed technical explanations;

+ Ability to maintain effective work relationships and work in a team environment;

+ Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, three years of engineering technical support work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

+ A valid driver's license.

+ Class II Waste Management Facilities Operator's License - Training required within 18 months of hire.

+ OSHA Approved Confined Space Training (16 Hour Course) within 6 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Five years of experience constructing, operating or maintaining landfill systems.

+ Two years of experience maintaining and monitoring gas wells and Leachate Collection Systems.

+ Ability to follow oral directions and written instruction.

+ Experience in the use of Microsoft Office computer software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a computer and general office equipment. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, lift and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time and be able to enter confined spaces by crawling, reaching and stooping. Ability to work around raw waste and/or household hazards. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Ability to work in an area where loud noise and heavy moving equipment exists. Manual strength and dexterity needed to handle materials, equipment, and perform basic duties. Visual acuity is required to read and operate electronic & field monitoring equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include an exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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