Engineering Technician III

Salary : $63,732.03 - $111,531.06 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01147
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 08/08/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S22
Posting Type: Open to General Public


Job Announcement


This position provides advanced technical support to the Project Management and Contracts sections. Serving as the Inspection Coordinator, performs specialized work related to building inspections, maintenance, and repair services for county facilities.

This role independently manages the Regulatory Agency inspection process, requiring a working knowledge of building codes and the ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements. Proactively develops and maintains a monthly schedule of all inspections and tests, ensures timely resolution of deficiencies, and coordinates follow-up actions with regulatory agencies, contractors, internal staff, and external stakeholders.

Maintains accurate records for all inspections and tests within the county's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other record-keeping systems. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving contractor proposals, cost estimates, and invoices for inspection-related work, and completing the necessary payment approval documentation. Oversees corrective actions for failed inspections, assigns repair tasks to APMs, tracks completion, and schedules re-inspections as needed. All inspection-related work orders are managed through final resolution.

This position works under the direction of the facilities supervisor and in collaboration with a team of assistant project managers (APMs),

This position requires issuance of a procurement card and adherence to all related policies and procedures.

Note: This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report during emergencies or inclement weather.

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.)

• Thorough knowledge in the practical application of engineering science and technology to include applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design, maintenance, or production of approved plans, permits or construction and maintenance of structures, facilities or equipment;Thorough knowledge in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus and/or statistic and their applications for project completion and/or problem solving;
• Thorough knowledge of county, state and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the appropriate technical field;
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and equipment used in engineering construction and inspection methods;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety practices;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to prepare accurate drawings and maps;
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
• Ability to process information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating or verifying information and data accurately to document field notes;
• Ability to use relevant information and judgment to evaluate whether plans, specifications, permits or inspection results are in compliance with standards or meet specification requirements;
• Ability to estimate technical and/ or resource requirements for development of projects;
• Ability to review and interpret technical documents such as maps, plans or schematics to plan work;
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct abnormalities and malfunctions in equipment and technical processes;
• Ability to design, analyze and effectively use systems, components and methods within the framework of quality control and continuous improvement;
• Ability to enter and maintain information utilizing software or adaptive devices;
• Ability to create graphical representations;
• Ability to select, utilize and maintain tools and technology, including adaptive tools and new technology to facilitate work or a process;
• Ability to collect, compile, and interpret research data;
• Ability to respond to sensitive complaints, provide detailed technical explanations and resolve sensitive complaints;
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships and work in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, four years of engineering technical support work.

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:

• Working knowledge of building codes in respect to state mandated testing of life safety, vertical transportation, and other code regulated building sub-systems within county buildings.
• At least two (2) years' experience in one of the following industries: Facilities Management, Construction, or other building trade industries.
• At least two (2) years' experience documenting and recording technical information in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• At least two (2) years' experience of customer service experience.
• At least one (1) year experience scheduling and coordinating complex activities in one of the following fields: facility management, construction, or other building trade industries.
• Intermediate experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software; specifically, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee will be required to walk, climb ladders, stand, bend and carry items under 10 pounds of weight. Must be able to drive a county vehicle. 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.


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. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO/AA/TTY.

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• 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.
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   • 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 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


Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in engineering technical support work?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

05


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with building codes in respect to state mandated testing of life safety, vertical transportation, and other code regulated building sub-systems within county buildings?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

06


Please indicate which of the following industries you have at least 2 years of experience in. Check all that apply.

• Facilities management
• Construction
• Other building trade industries

07


If you selected "Other building trade industries" please list which building trade industries you have at least two years of experience in. If you do not possess this experience enter, N/A.
08


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have documenting and recording technical information in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

09


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing customer service?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

10


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have scheduling and coordinating complex activities in one of the following fields: Facility Management, Construction, or other building trade industries?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

11


How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have handling and communicating sensitive and confidential information?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

12


Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
• Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
• PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks)
• Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
• None of the above

13


Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

14


Are you available to work rotating shift work to include morning and evening, weekends, holidays and overtime?

• Yes
• No

15


This position is considered essential personnel which will require you to report to work during inclement weather and other declared emergencies The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and continuity of operations. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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