Salary : $84,670.14 - $148,172.75 Annually
Location : DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 4050 LEGATO ROAD, SUITE 400, FAIRFAX (EJ03), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01472
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 09/26/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S28
Posting Type: Open to General Public
FCDOT is seeking a heavy-duty maintenance experienced professional to serve as the Fairfax Connector's Assistant Fleet Coordinator. This position provides technical and administrative support for the Fairfax Connector and Fastran fleet planning, maintenance, and asset management programs. The position supports the oversight of contracted fleet maintenance operations, analyzes fleet and maintenance performance data, assists with quality assurance and quality control activities, and supports the implementation and management of fleet technologies, including telematics, fleet management systems, and zero-emission propulsion systems.
The candidate will work closely with Fairfax Connector's contracted service providers, Fairfax County departments, and external agencies to monitor fleet performance, support compliance with established maintenance standards and contractual requirements, and identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability, efficiency, and availability.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical oversight and support for Fairfax Connector and Fastran fleet maintenance programs, including monitoring contracted service providers compliance with established maintenance standards, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinating the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of fleet maintenance policies, processes, procedures, and best management practices to improve fleet reliability, efficiency, and availability.
- Managing and maintaining fleet data and records, including vehicle rosters, mileage, maintenance history, inventories, registrations, replacement schedules, and other fleet databases and information systems.
- Reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing fleet maintenance and performance data to identify trends, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, including the use of telematics, fleet management, fuel management, and other technology platforms.
- Conducting periodic inspections and verification of contracted fleet maintenance programs and documenting field observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions using established standards and inspection procedures.
- Coordinating fleet maintenance initiatives, including preventive maintenance programs, maintenance campaigns, corrective actions, fleet management software applications, and other technical projects and research.
- Supporting the development and implementation of fleet Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs, including vehicle inspections, contractor performance reviews, audits, and compliance activities.
- Supporting fleet vehicle procurement, production, delivery, and acceptance activities, documentation of deficiencies, and follow-up with manufacturers and contractors.
- Supporting the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emerging fleet technologies, including battery-electric
- Supporting fleet administrative and financial activities, including budget monitoring, purchasing, purchase orders, invoices, equipment and resource requirements, and related contract documentation.
- Preparing technical reports, performance summaries, presentations, and other management reports.
- Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.
Employment Standards MINIMUM 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 four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus four years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.
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 and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in heavy-duty fleet maintenance, preferably in a public transit, municipal, commercial fleet, or similar large-fleet environment.
- Experience using vehicle management, maintenance management, telematics, or other fleet-related software systems.
- Experience supporting vehicle procurement, production inspections, vehicle acceptance, or manufacturer quality control activities.
- Experience with contract administration, budget monitoring, purchasing, invoice review, and tracking fleet-related expenditures.
- Experience developing, implementing, or supporting fleet Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting fleet maintenance and performance data using databases, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools, including Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to identify operational and maintenance issues, analyze available information, and develop practical recommendations to improve fleet reliability, safety, efficiency, and availability.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and best practices applicable to heavy-duty vehicle and public transit fleet maintenance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to do the field observing, walking, standing, bending. 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.
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Merit PositionsFairfax 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
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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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.
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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
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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
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Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.
- Civil engineering
- Urban planning
- Regional planning
- Transportation planning
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not applicable
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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".
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
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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 years or more
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in heavy-duty fleet maintenance?
- 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
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have using vehicle management, maintenance management, telematics, or other fleet-related software 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 years or more
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have supporting vehicle procurement, production inspections, vehicle acceptance, or manufacturer quality control activities?
- 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
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have with contract administration, budget monitoring, purchasing, invoice review, and tracking fleet-related expenditures?
- 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
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have developing, implementing, or supporting fleet Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs?
- 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
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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have collecting, analyzing, and reporting fleet maintenance and performance data using databases, spreadsheets, and other analytical tools?
- 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
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This position will be required to attend project-related meetings and workshops, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends. Are you able and willing to do so?
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This position is considered "essential/emergency" 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 emergencies?
