Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Salary

$91,252.51 - $152,087.10 Annually

Location

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIV, 4001 BURKE STATION RD, FAIRFAX (GJ10), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00925

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

06/20/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S30

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The role of a facilities manager is to provide planning, direction, management oversight and evaluation of facility maintenance programs and operations as well as employees for a region (multiple zones) assigned to the Facilities Management Department Operations and Maintenance Division. Plans, coordinates, directs, and monitors the implementation of all property and equipment preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance, repairs, and operations, including staff management, for critical commercial building infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, life safety, conveying, building envelope, locksmith, building finishes, and small projects) across a large and complex portfolio of various building types (low, mid, and high rise) and building and structure uses (public safety, courts, detention, health and human services, labs, data centers, warehouses, office, training, etc.,) in compliance with all department and county requirements and policies as well as local, state and national codes and regulations. Coordinates and partners with other internal and external agencies such as the Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Sheriff Department, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Libraries, Department of Vehicle Services, Office for Environment and Energy Conservation, Department of Emergency Management and Security, Equity Office, etc., and performs related work as required. Performs various tasks to ensure the agency's productivity and efficiency, including implementing operational strategies, evaluating Operations and Maintenance performances, and supervising employees.

This position works under the general direction and supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Deputy Director of FMD Operations.

Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on call. The position location and work schedule can be changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(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 bachelors degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field: plus, five years of experience in performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects, including three years of experience in supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid drivers license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification
• Experience managing facilities operations for large, complex facilities, including multi-site operations and implementing innovative solutions to improve facility operations, efficiency and lower costs.
• 5+ years of experience supervising a team of 5-10 staff members, including maintenance teams.
• Experience planning and managing preventative maintenance schedules for 100+ pieces of equipment.
• Experience with facility management software, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong understanding of building systems.
• Experience managing operating and maintenance budgets for over 400,000 sq feet of commercial buildings to include requesting and approving purchases as well as, overall budget accountability with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders, including senior management, staff, and external vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility of employee is required for county facility and base building subsystem and equipment inspections. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 45 ft as well as climb stairs and scaffolding for low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings of various heights and distances as determined by the tallest building in FMD inventory/portfolio. Must be able to effectively work for extended periods to perform indoor or outdoor work during varying, extreme, and other adverse weather and temperature conditions. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, respirator. 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 Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-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 Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters 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
• 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 the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• None of the above

07

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 to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have as a part of your experience 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 or more years

09

Please indicate the number of employees that you have officially supervised.

• None
• 1 to 5 employees
• 5 to 10 employees
• 10 to 15 employees
• 15 or more employees

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing facilities operations for large, complex facilities, including multi-site operations?

• 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

11

Have you ever implemented innovative solutions to improve facility operations, efficiency and lower costs?

• Yes, frequently
• Occasionally as needed
• Rarely
• Never

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have managing operating and maintenance budgets for over 400,000 sq feet of commercial buildings to include requesting and approving purchases as well as, overall budget accountability?

• 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

13

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have planning and managing preventative maintenance schedules for 100+ pieces of equipment?

• 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

14

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)?

• 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

15

This position is considered Essential Personnel and is essential for the continuity of operations. It may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather and/or emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

17

The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm