Trade Supervisor

Trade Supervisor

Salary

$70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually

Location

SOLID WASTE DIVISION, 9850 FURNACE RD, LORTON (HQ03), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01594

Department

DPWES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

10/17/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Do you want to oversee the full range of trade operations and help save the environment in our Fairfax County community?

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a Trades Supervisor who will plan, coordinate, supervise, and has site responsibility for work projects involving multiple trades. Supervises the work of trade staff and participates in the full range of trade-related activities. Responsibilities also include preparations of specifications for material, tool and equipment purchases; cost estimating; coordination of work with third parties and compliance with proper national, state and local safety policies and codes.

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:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

This position is assigned at the DPWES I-95 Landfill Complex, 9850 Furnace Road, Lorton, VA, 22079.

Under general supervision the successful candidate will plan, coordinate, supervise and will have site responsibility for work projects involving multiple trades. This position supervises the work of trade staff and participates in a full range of trade-related activities. The responsibilities also include preparations of specifications for material, tool and equipment purchases; cost estimating; coordination of work with third parties and compliance with proper national, state and local safety policies and codes. This position attends offsite meetings, training and/or conferences.

This position performs complex and journey level trade-related work. Develops, prioritizes, and manages schedules for routine and ad hoc construction, maintenance, preventive maintenance, renovation, repair, and inspection activities. Establishes efficient and cost-effective trade-related procedures. He or She will assist with the preparation of specifications for the purchase of materials, tools, and equipment and will ensure that all materials, tools, and equipment are available and in proper working order, and make adjustments and repairs as necessary. Maintains the inventory of small-motorized equipment, hand tools, power tools and test equipment assigned to the shop and work unit. This position coordinates the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment with third parties and reviews all service requests to determine appropriate skills needed for the job, to include materials, tools, methods, time, and personnel requirements. He or she will coordinate the work of subordinate skilled trades workers by assigning work schedules for the staff and will make decisions regarding hiring, performance reviews and promotion of employees. He or She will document and addresses behavior problems. Prepares formal and informal labor and material estimates for current and future jobs. Responds and assigns staff to emergency calls or situations. Prepares, submits, and maintains trade-related records, reports, and correspondence. Assists with preparation of capital and operations budgets, and prioritization of expenditures.

Note: This position is designed as Emergency Service Personnel. Employees in this position must fulfill emergency service duties and comply with Solid Waste and DPWES safety program and guidelines.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of subordinate skilled trades workers;
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees;
• Performs complex and journey level trade-related work, when required;
• Establishes efficient and cost-effective trade-related procedures;
• Develops, prioritizes and manages schedules for routine and ad hoc construction, maintenance, preventive maintenance, renovation, repair and inspection activities;
• Assists with the preparation of specifications for purchase of materials, tools and equipment;
• Ensures that all materials, tools, and equipment are available and in proper working order, adjusts and repairs, as necessary;
• Maintains the inventory of fleet service vehicles, hand tools, power tools and test equipment assigned to the shop and group;
• Inspects work, ensures quality and adherence to safety standards and compliance with all national,
• state, and local trades and safety codes;
• Investigates work related injuries and accidents and assists in preparing injury reports;
• Reviews all service requests to determine appropriate skills, materials, tools, methods, time, and personnel requirements;
• Meets with customers, internal partners, and contractors to develop plans, work, time, and cost estimates;
• Prepares formal and informal labor and material estimates for current and future jobs;
• Responds to calls for emergencies, assigning staff and providing oversight if necessary;
• Prepares, submits and maintains trade-related records, reports and correspondence;
• Assists with preparation of capital and operations budgets, and prioritization of expenditures;
• Attends meetings and conferences.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles, practices, and techniques;
• Advanced knowledge of trade-related methods, techniques and practices and of the properties, characteristics and uses of related equipment, materials and tools;
• Knowledge of national, state, and local trades and safety codes;
• Knowledge of inspection requirements;
• Knowledge of trade-related hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Ability to carry out a maintenance activity within established policy, plans, and requirements and to coordinate work with other shops and departments;
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, sketches, blueprints and manufacturers manuals;
• Ability to perform complex trade-related work;
• Ability to instruct, motivate and train subordinates in all phases of the work and assist them with work problems;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, partners, contractors, peers, subordinates, and superiors;
• Ability to enforce safety and other regulations;
• Ability to estimate trade-related costs and scheduling parameters;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare and deliver accurate reports and to keep accurate records;
• Ability to use personal computers and software programs.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: High school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education, plus completion of a 4 year apprentice-level trade-related vocational training program or 4 years of qualifying trade related experience; plus three years journey-level trade-related experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid motor vehicle operators license.
• Class "A" commercial drivers license (CDL).
• DOT Medical Card.
• Confined Space Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Forklift Safety Training Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Aerial Lift and Fall Restraint Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Waste Management Facility Operators License within 18 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• VA Waste Management Facility Operator Class I and II license.
• Three or more years of Supervising staff including tradesmen.
• Three or more years of experience in maintaining heavy trucks and off road.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Ability to operate keyboard driven and general office equipment. Ability to operate light, medium and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. Ability to see and hear as incumbent may be exposed to dangerous moving machinery and loud noises. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, crouch, reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to work around and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, odors, and infectious diseases. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Physical strength and dexterity needed to handle various types of equipment and materials. 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 related 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

Have you completed a four year apprentice-level trade-related vocational training program?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of full-time equivalent qualifying trade related experience 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 or more years

05

How many years of full-time equivalent journey-level trade related experience 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 or more years

06

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you currently in possession of a valid Class "A" commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

08

If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, provide your commercial drivers license expiration date, and the state in which you are licensed. If you do not possess a Class "A" CDL, enter "Not applicable".

09

Which of the following equipment do you have experience in maintaining? Check all that apply.

• Wheel loader
• Dozer
• Stationary cranes
• Excavators
• Tub grinders
• Tractor/trailers
• Roll-off trucks
• Small engines
• Diesel engines
• Gasoline engines
• None of the above

10

How many years of supervisor experience do you have?

• 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 years or more

11

This position requires staff to work weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

12

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

13

What is the maximum number of staff you have supervised/managed at any one given point in time?

• None
• 1 to less than 5
• 5 to 15
• 16 to 25
• 26 to 50
• 51 to 75
• 76 or more

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