Facilities Manager at Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Job Announcement
Under the general direction and supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Deputy Director of FMD Operations, 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. This position performs various tasks to ensure the agency’s productivity and efficiency, including implementing operational strategies, evaluating operations and maintenance performances, and supervising employees.
Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, nine years of experience performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, including four years of experience acting in a supervisory role.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's 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:
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.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Under the general direction and supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Deputy Director of FMD Operations, 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. This position performs various tasks to ensure the agency’s productivity and efficiency, including implementing operational strategies, evaluating operations and maintenance performances, and supervising employees.
Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, nine years of experience performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, including four years of experience acting in a supervisory role.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's 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:
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification
- Experience managing operating and maintenance budgets for over 400,000 square feet of commercial buildings to include requesting and approving purchases and overall budget accountability.
- Experience managing program budget.
- Experience implementing solutions to improve facility operations, efficiency, and lower costs.
- At least five years of experience supervising a team of at least 5-10 staff members, including maintenance teams.
- Experience supervising building trades staff to include mentoring, evaluating staff as well as planning monitoring and approving staff utilizing for overtime.
- Experience implementing preventative maintenance schedules for **100+ pieces of equipment**.
- Experience with facility management software, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Strong understanding of building systems.
- 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.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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