Chief, Supply and System Resilience

Under limited supervision of the Director, Planning and Water Resources, manages resilience-related initiatives associated with Fairfax Water’s water supply and system infrastructure. This position will have an initial emphasis in leading system-wide planning for measures to mitigate all-hazard and climate risks on Fairfax Water’s operation, evaluating the impact of water reuse initiatives on Fairfax Water’s system, and supporting regional water supply resilience planning. 

Examples of Duties:

• Manages FW planning for resilience initiatives and mitigation measure implementation, including risk and resilience initiatives deriving from climate vulnerability assessment updates.
• Evaluates the impact of water reuse and water reclamation initiatives on FW supply sources, including supply yield, and direct and indirect water quality impacts in the Occoquan Reservoir and Potomac River supplies. 
• Represents FW in relevant water supply planning initiatives including those affecting surface water withdrawals under the Code of Virginia. 
• Develops and recommends FW position on or level of involvement with various local or regional supply, water quality and system management issues. 
• Participates in water supply, water quality, and system planning water research projects to strengthen FWs resilience posture and advance practical and sustainable solutions to address emerging water challenges.
• Tracks proposed legislation and regulations related to water supply and makes recommendations to senior management. 
• Provides project management for resilience-related mitigation measure implementation projects, and water supply and water quality related strategic initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with other Division staff on watershed and source water protection initiatives, including emerging water quality constituents such as PFAS and salts.
• Assists in the preparation of various studies related to water supply, water resources and system planning.
• Collaborates with industry partners, and recommend measures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and performance in water supply and system operations.
• Participates in the analysis and planning of water supply and system operations using hydraulic analysis, climate data, operational and regulatory goals.
• Works collaboratively across multiple disciplines and departments to develop comprehensive strategies related to water supply and system operations. 
• Develops supply and resilience related materials in coordination with the Public Affairs Officer for use on the FW website and in other outreach materials. 
• Identifies emerging reliability, resilience, environmental and sustainability issues with potential for significant impact on Fairfax Water; proposes technical responses for the issues for senior management 
• Coordinates the work of professional consultants, including development of scope, negotiation of fees, and review and approving invoices. 
• Holds project review meetings and coordinates project impacts and schedule with FW stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field and at least six years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Practical knowledge of water sector regulations and legislative affairs, including a thorough understanding of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (interaction with agencies, organizations and consultants required) and ability to present information to senior management.
• Demonstrated leadership in water resources management and analysis, including self-initiative, good professional judgment, and responsibility.
• Must be computer literate, including programming and use of standard software applications.
• Familiarity with water reuse issues is desired.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS is preferred
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective public relations.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is desired. 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.