Asst Supervisor Facilities Support

Company: Fairfax County Government
Location: Annandale
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Announcement
Fairfax County is a dynamic community with 1.1 million residents, an award-winning park system, a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, and a highly diverse population. At the heart of the community is the nationally recognized leader in park systems, the Fairfax County Park Authority. A large and complex park system encompassing over 24,000 acres of parkland, 427 parks and an estimated 18 million park users per year. The Park Operations Division is responsible for the maintenance, management, service, support, and upkeep of over 400 parks for millions of park users, and includes the care of athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, trails, courts, facilities, and other infrastructure.

This position manages the operation of the Facilities Support branch that is responsible for Rec Center maintenance at 9 centers, assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, Identifies, and manages major renovation and capital development programs for the agencies Rec Centers. Tracks the sections performance in achieving division wide and section goals, inspects facilities, building systems for operational deficiencies; compared to established standard operating procedures and initiates appropriate corrective measures, delegates assignments to subordinate staff to ensure timely completion of section tasks and projects and monitors the day-to-day operation of eight Preventative Maintenance (PM) staff. Other duties include; budget development and tracking, develops project and equipment life cycle replacement plans, ensures that formal safety inspections are conducted and documented by staff. Reviews practices to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Duties are performed under the direction of the Manager of Facilities and Equipment Support. This position will initially report to 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia; however, the duties of this position require travel to assigned Rec Centers throughout the county on a regular basis.
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 job description.)

• Manages and oversees work of a major section involved in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, or facilities;
• Reviews and coordinates new construction and renovation plans;
• Develops and maintains equipment inventories;
• Monitors workload and available resources and makes recommendations to supplement staff with contractors and vendors where appropriate;
• Develops, reviews and implements standard operating procedures;
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs;
• Ensures quality and adherence to safety standards and compliance with all national, state, and local trades and safety codes;
• Conducts periodic and special inspections to evaluate the condition of County buildings, equipment, jobs in process and jobs completed;
• Stays informed on latest maintenance material, maintenance techniques and changing technologies;
• Develops project and equipment life cycle and replacement schedules;
• Forecasts budget and manpower requirements;
• Identifies and prioritizes long term capital renewal requirements;
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations concerning personnel actions;
• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of subordinate supervisors and skilled workers;
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees;
• Attend 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;
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, building plans, blueprints and
  manufacturer's manuals;
• Ability to plan, schedule and monitor employees in a major section across multiple shops, workgroups or programs;
• 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 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:
  High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, completion of a four-year apprentice-level trade related vocational training program; or four years of qualifying trade-related experience; plus, four years of progressively more responsible journey level work; plus, two years of experience at the supervisory level.
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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;
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, building plans, blueprints and manufacturer's manuals;
  • Ability to plan, schedule and monitor employees in a major section across multiple shops, workgroups or programs.
    CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
    Driver's license (required)
    
    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:
    Sedentary with walking and lifting less than five pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
    
    SELECTION PROCEDURE:
    Panel interview; 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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