Engineer II

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that experienced significant growth over the past few decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a fast-paced, high-energy work environment. The Department of Building and Development prides itself on providing great customer service in an atmosphere where work-life balance and professional development are respected and encouraged.

Loudoun County, Virginia, is comprised of County staff who dedicate their talents, education and experience to make a difference. In the Department of Building and Development, we place a high value on work-life balance, professional development and service to our dynamic community. Join our team of professionals who are committed to Community, Teamwork and Innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Loudoun County, Virginia, Department of Building and Development (Department) is seeking applications for the position of Engineer II. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

* Performing comprehensive review of land development applications to verify compliance with applicable regulations for which the Department enforces.
* Serving as point of contact and overall Project Manager for the processing of individual land development applications.
* Coordinating directly with internal and external agencies, applicants and owners to resolve design related deficiencies which would prevent the approval of an application.
* Facilitating transparent government operations by updating project records and databases completely and accurately.
* Providing good customer service by responding to citizen inquiries regarding procedures, regulations, application status, and other relevant data available to the Department.

The ideal candidate will be a highly effective communicator capable of conveying complex technical information in a clear and tactful fashion. The ideal candidate will possess a civil engineering or construction background which demonstrates resourcefulness, flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in relevant computer systems and be comfortable communicating through virtual media.

This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental sciences from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technologies; two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Criminal background check required. Based on assigned program area, a credit and/or DMV check may also be required. For DMV check, valid driver's license and good driving record required (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).

Must be able to inspect existing sites and active construction projects and may be exposed to inclement weather while in the field.