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

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.

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 manufacturer's 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 operator's license.
• Class "A" commercial driver's 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 Operator's 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 ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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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
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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Non-Merit Positions

1. 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
2. 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
• 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 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 yea