Facilities Supervisor

Salary : $79,192.88 - $131,987.44 AnnuallyLocation : FAIRFAX (FJ30), VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 26-00477Department: DPWES Stormwater ManagementOpening Date: 03/21/2026Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM EasternPay Grade: S27Posting Type: Transfer Job Announcement Are you interested in helping lead a facility maintenance team that supports critical wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, and capital facility infrastructure for the largest county in Virginia? Would you like to manage a brand-new state-of-the-art set of facilities?Works as a qualified Public Works Facilities Supervisor and plays an important role in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for facility equipment and infrastructure. Leads a team responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and efficient operation of a diverse range of public works facilities. Oversees the maintenance of a comprehensive portfolio, including over 100,000 square feet of office space, two satellite facilities, and specialty trades shops such as welding, small engine repair, sign making, brining, and a fueling station.Manages daily operations from the 6000 Freds Oak Road suite of buildings, using contracted expertise in compliance with Fairfax County procurement regulations. The role involves implementing asset management best practices to maintain excellent working conditions for both skilled trades and office staff, while aligning with the county and DPWES's goals for zero waste and energy management. Fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture among employees and contracted staff.Key responsibilities include supporting the planning, direction, management oversight, and evaluation of facility maintenance programs and operations. This includes assisting with all aspects of property and equipment maintenance, including preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities, as well as supervising maintenance staff and coordinating contractor work.The Facilities Supervisor works closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure that critical commercial building infrastructure-including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, life safety systems, conveying systems, building envelope, locksmith services, building finishes, and small facility improvement projects-are maintained in accordance with departmental, county, and regulatory requirements, including applicable local, state, and national codes.Additionally, coordinates and partners with various internal and external agencies, such as the Facilities Management Division, Office for Environment and Energy Coordination, and other business areas within DPWES. The facilities must also comply with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements.The ideal candidate should have:Accountability - Accepts accountability for personal and team decisions, ensures ownership of tasks, and strives for continuous improvement to enhance County effectiveness.Diversity Awareness - Values diversity by seeking input and respecting differences in culture, skills, values, and perspectives.Customer Service - Interact with the public and resolve customer concerns and requests in a professional and timely manner.Effective Communication - Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, customers and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.Problem Solving - Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities. Considers benefits, risks, costs, and implications of decisions, and evaluates alternatives before making decisions. Uses insight into situations to develop and implement innovative solutions to solve problems. Makes timely decisions.Innovation - Identifies when improvement is needed with programs and services. Develops and applies new insights, innovative solutions, or nontraditional approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness.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:Location: DPWES Stormwater Maintenance Operations 10635 West Drive Fairfax, Va. 22030.Note: The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed. Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field: plus, four years of experience in performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects including two years of experience in supervisory or lead capacity.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Five (5) years or more managing facility operations.Five (5) years or more managing trades/ tech staff.Five (5) years HVAC, electrical, plumbing experience.Three (3) years contract management experience.Five (5) years facility compliance (SWPPP, annual/ as required facility permits, MS4, security, etc.).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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to pass pre-employment physicals. With or without reasonable accommodation performs duties to include pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing in and out of catch basins and manholes (with assistance, includes removal). Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, stand and reach carry/lift up to 90lbs with assistance. Routine climbing stairs and/or ladders. Able to climb step ladders 14 feet in height and/or extension ladders and scaffolds up to 50 feet in height. Candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing confined space entry operations via 21" manholes with vertical descent using integral or portable ladders further requiring use of all applicable protective equipment and documentation. Must be able to physically navigate rough and slippery terrain found at Public Works building to perform building assessments and inspections. This includes the ability to directly observe ongoing work, which includes identifying unexpected hazards such as sharp objects, warning signs, slippery surfaces, steep depressions, tripping and falling risks, and the sudden movement of heavy machinery. Must be able to physically navigate rough and slippery terrain found at stormwater facilities, dams, and typical construction sites. Must be able to verbally communicate with others, visual acuity is required to work on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment; including hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, sleeved shirt, and personal fall arrest harness. Replacement of manhole covers weighing up to 90 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-JT1Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLiveWell ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramsPaid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid HolidaysContributory Retirement PlanDeferred CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployees' Child Care CenterContinuous Learning OpportunitiesCommuter Benefits AccountsNOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageFlexible Spending ProgramDeferred CompensationTemporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.No benefits01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply. Planning Architecture Engineering Public administration Business administration Civil engineering Landscape architecture Environmental or Life Sciences Construction management Facilities management Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not Applicable 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight years or more 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects in a supervisory or lead capacity? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 07 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 08 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 09 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in the management of large and complex construction or maintenance projects do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 10 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing multi-disciplinary teams with multiple contractors? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 11 How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible years of experience as a lead Construction Project Manager for Commercial or Industrial Building construction do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 12 How many years of professional experience do you have as the construction project manager/engineer lead for construction management of complex critical commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied buildings? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 13 How many years have you worked as the lead Project Manager, in the construction for the full replacement of complex commercial building subsystems in occupied facilities to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, conveyance systems, and building envelope and roof systems? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 14 How many years of experience do you have in contract development and management for a portfolio of commercial building construction projects to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, conveyance systems, building envelope and roof systems? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 15 Please indicate the total dollar value of the projects you have managed. None Less than $500,000 $500,000 to less than $1,000,000 $1,000,000 to less than $5,000,000 $5,000,000 to less than $10,000,000 $10,000,000 or more 16 In the past three years have you served as lead construction project manager responsible and accountable for directly managing the construction (completed within the past five years) of full life safety systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, conveyance systems, and building envelope replacement projects in occupied buildings with a construction budget over $500,000? Yes No 17 How many years of experience do you have as the lead person responsible for the management and administration of full building subsystem replacement projects in commercial buildings over 100,000 sq. ft. to include high rise buildings (over five stories)? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten years or more 18 This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02