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Ad Title: Engineer III
Location: 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035
Post Date: 04/29/26
City: Fairfax
State: VA
Zip: 22035
Email: hrrecruiter@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Job Description/Responsibilities:
Are you energized by complex engineering challenges and the chance to shape the future of sustainable water treatment? Become part of the award winning team operating one of the most advanced water recycling facilities in the country.

Fairfax County’s Wastewater Management Program is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future. Its wastewater treatment plant, the 67 MGD Noman M. Cole Water Recycling Facility, is a multi-year NACWA Platinum Award winning facility, which houses one of the most advanced wastewater treatment processes including primary, secondary and tertiary liquid treatment processes, reclaimed water and sophisticated biosolids management program including incineration.

The plant is seeking an engineer with a passion for the environment to perform engineering support across multiple discipline areas, including regulatory compliance, process support, and project management. This position will work with a variety of disciplines and backgrounds both in the office and in the field.

Primary duties include:

Performing engineering tasks that support facility reliability and compliance
Conducting regulatory monitoring and reporting under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act
Assisting with process optimization and troubleshooting
Supporting facility programs such as asset management, energy management, etc.
Providing project management and coordination
The ideal candidate will have:
Collaborative Relationship Building skills: Builds trust and works effectively across all levels and disciplines, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical Problem Solving skills: Applies strong critical thinking to assess complex issues, navigate sensitive situations, and provide sound, well reasoned guidance.
Professional Presence & Productivity: Maintains a steady, solutions focused demeanor with sound judgment and discretion, while delivering high quality work quickly and consistently.
Organizational Agility: Adapts seamlessly to fast paced, rapidly changing needs with exceptional attention to detail, initiative, accuracy, and follow through.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us. 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. Select here to learn more about DPWES.

Benefits:
Join Fairfax County, a stable work environment in an organization that values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and a team that focuses on maximizing advancement opportunities.
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:
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Retirement

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.

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Ad Title: Potomac Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Location: 3070 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
Post Date: 04/24/26
City: Washington, DC
State: DC
Zip: 20007
Email: apply@prknetwork.org
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Description:
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About the Potomac Riverkeeper Network: The Potomac Riverkeeper Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and defending the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Our team works diligently to ensure the health and sustainability of this vital waterway, serving as a strong voice for the river and its communities.

At Potomac Riverkeeper Network, we’re looking for more than just a person to fill a desk. We’re seeking team members who share our passion for healthy rivers and strong communities. If you want to become a part of our team, you will be empowered to work the way you work best. Your voice is important, you’ll help shape the role you’re in and the future of our organization. From the top down and the bottom up, we’re more than just a workplace, we work together, and play to win!

Position Summary:
Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) seeks an enthusiastic and highly organized Potomac Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to manage and grow our community science programs, coordinate on-the-water and shoreline cleanup events, support field investigations with Riverkeepers, and build our community engagement events across the Lower Potomac. This position is key to advancing PRKN’s mission through grassroots engagement, stewardship coordination, and science-based advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have some relevant experience in volunteer management, environmental science, or campaign coordination through direct work, internships, or volunteer work, as well as a passion for clean water, community engagement, and field-based environmental protection.




Responsibilities:
Volunteer Coordination & Event Leadership (70%)
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for a variety of community science and stewardship programs (e.g., bacteria monitoring, river patrols, trash cleanups, microplastics sampling).
Plan, coordinate, and lead outdoor and on-the-water events, including paddling-based cleanups, shoreline stewardship activities, and community education events.
Collaborate with staff to develop both community engagement and development/fundraising campaigns
Develop and deliver volunteer training sessions and materials; support PRKN’s lab manager and Staff Scientist, manage field protocols and ensure safety practices.
Maintain volunteer records, track participation metrics, and evaluate program impact.
Create and distribute volunteer communications such as newsletters, event announcements, and updates.
Collaborate with staff and community partners to increase accessibility and engagement, particularly in overburdened and underserved communities.
Coordinate with community members and volunteers for both tabling and speaking engagements.
Water Quality Monitoring, Field Investigations & Data Management (30%)
Coordinate and conduct water quality sampling alongside Riverkeepers, including field investigations in response to pollution complaints or known threats.
Work with the Staff Scientist to oversee and implement bacteria, nutrient, and emerging contaminant monitoring programs.
Prepare reports, maps, and summaries to support public education, outreach events, advocacy campaigns, and regulatory engagement.
Assist with grant reporting and program development related to community science and water monitoring initiatives.

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