Transit Asset and Facilities Manager (Transportation Planner III)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej03), VA

About The Position

Fairfax County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Fairfax Connector’s Transit Asset and Facilities Manager. The position leads coordination and implementation of Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plans to ensure compliance with federal requirements and supports maintenance, management, and continuous improvement of transit facilities and infrastructure. The role manages asset inventories, condition assessments, lifecycle planning, maintenance coordination, contractor oversight, and budget support. It also coordinates facility improvement projects, infrastructure upgrades, and capital initiatives while monitoring safety, environmental, building, and accessibility requirements and supporting emergency preparedness and response. The position supervises assigned staff, establishing priorities and performance expectations, reviewing work, providing coaching and feedback, and conducting performance evaluations. It is designated as emergency service personnel work, including work during inclement weather or other emergencies and on-call service on an assigned schedule. Some duties require after-hours and weekend work. Off-site meetings and site visits may require operating a personal or County vehicle.

Requirements

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, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Four years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Valid driver's license.
Complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans, and documents.
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift, and handle materials with manual dexterity.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged, but not required.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience managing, maintaining, or overseeing facilities and operations.
Knowledge of and experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track work orders, plan preventive maintenance, and monitor asset conditions.
Knowledge of Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan requirements, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines, and State of Good Repair principles and standards.
Experience managing service contracts, contract administration, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with facility maintenance requirements and contractual obligations.
Experience working with environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage facility-related projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands, coordinate multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparing reports, communicating technical information, and coordinating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and inventory of applicable transit infrastructure and fixed assets, including assessing asset condition through inspections, lifecycle assessments, and technical data collection in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
Coordinate and monitor preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and general upkeep of transit facilities, including parking garages, park-and-ride facilities, transit centers, and associated amenities.
Liaise with internal and external partners to align maintenance activities with the TAM Plan and State of Good Repair requirements.
Conduct and coordinate facility inspections; monitor maintenance activities through site inspections, work-order systems, contractor reports, and other performance-tracking tools; identify deficiencies; track corrective actions; and support maintenance standards and asset lifecycle objectives.
Manage and monitor outsourced facility maintenance and service contracts, support procurement activities, track contractor performance, monitor contractual compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
Review invoices, work orders, service reports, and other contractor documentation to verify work completion, assess service quality, validate costs, and evaluate performance against contractual requirements and standards.
Coordinate and manage facility improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades based on asset condition, operational needs, deficiencies, risk assessments, and long-term asset management priorities.
Assist in developing and monitoring facility-related maintenance and capital budgets to support lifecycle cost management, cost-effective maintenance, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address facility issues, mitigate asset-related risks, and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner.
Support facility emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, including coordination during severe weather, facility disruptions, utility outages, and other emergencies affecting transit infrastructure.
Supervise assigned staff by establishing work priorities, goals, and performance expectations; reviewing work products; providing coaching and feedback; and conducting performance evaluations in accordance with County policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and special assignments as required to support the operational needs and objectives of the Transit Services Division.
Work during inclement weather or other emergencies and serve on call on an assigned schedule.
Attend off-site meetings and site visits, which may require operating a personal and/or County vehicle.