Salary : $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01139
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position performs quality control and assurance of contractor work for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of complex commercial building HVAC and plumbing equipment for a portfolio of over 250 critical commercial buildings comprising of over 12 million gross sq feet of rentable space. Buildings include but are not limited to single story, multi-story and high-rise buildings. The incumbent will provide strong knowledge of commercial building complete mechanical equipment and systems. Works under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Facilities Manager.

Other duties include:

• Ensures all contractor work as well as operations are compliant with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and state and federal regulation such as Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), OSHA, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• This role requires good physical ability, as the engineer will spend 75% of their day in the field conducting inspections and driving to sites.
• Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.

Note: This position is designated as an Essential Employee.
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 a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering 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, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid Master HVAC License
• At least 7 years' of experience as the lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet to include two years of supervisory experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic, and Delta Building Automation Controls with 3 years operator experience.
• At least 3 years' of experience supporting and overseeing commercial Facilities Maintenance HVAC contractors and contracts.
• Experience working with commercial building Building Automation Systems in the maintenance, repair, and operation of large commercial building HVAC systems.
• Experience as the primary and lead HVAC technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex HVAC systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 5 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses.
• Experience with the management and oversight of the operations/maintenance of a large physical plant commercial building LEED certified HVAC system energy efficiency.
• Experience reviewing AND managing a commercial building HVAC system maintenance, repair, and operations program with over $2M in annual expenses as the lead, primary and accountable decision maker, and mechanical technical expert.
• Demonstrated strong familiarity with operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems supporting commercial buildings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand HVAC and associated subsystems design documents to include blueprints, building plans, specifications, and warranties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to hear normal building equipment and alarms and verbal warnings in occupied buildings and building sub-system work areas. Good dexterity for hands on work. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must have mobility for standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling for extended periods of time while performing work. Must be able to climb up 12 ft step ladders and extension ladders, fixed wall and roof mount ladders, and cage ladders up to 35 ft as well as climb stairs up to 12 stories. Must be able to wear and physically complete necessary tasks while wearing OSHA approved and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to safety shoes, safety gloves, hardhat, safety clothing, ear protection, respirator, etc. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Note: This job announcement is listed with a closing date of 9/11/26 and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.

01

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

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 all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Architecture
• Construction management
• 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 all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you have a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field from an accredited four-year college or university by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a valid Master HVAC license?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in the appropriate engineering field 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 or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience as a lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet 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 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

10

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have as the lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet?

• 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

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as a operator for the following systems: Trane, Siemens, Automated Logic, and Delta Building Automation Controls?

• 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

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have supporting and overseeing commercial Facilities Maintenance HVAC contractors and contracts?

• 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 working with commercial building BAS (Building Automation Systems) in the maintenance, repair, and operation of large commercial building HVAC 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 or more years

14

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as the primary and lead HVAC technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex HVAC systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 5 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses?

• 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

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with the management and oversight of the operations/maintenance of a large physical plant commercial building LEED certified HVAC system energy efficiency?

• 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

16

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have reviewing AND managing a commercial building HVAC system maintenance, repair, and operations program with over $2M in annual expenses as the lead, primary and accountable decision maker, and mechanical technical expert?

• 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 mo