Transit Asset and Facilities Manager (Transportation Planner III)

Fairfax County, a diverse, dynamic, and rapidly growing community in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Fairfax Connector’s Transit Asset and Facilities Manager. This position leads the coordination and implementation of the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plans to ensure full compliance with federal requirements, and supports the maintenance, management, and continuous improvement of transit facilities and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing TAM activities such as asset inventory, condition assessments, and lifecycle planning; coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance; overseeing contractor performance; and supporting budget development and monitoring. The position also provides project coordination and management support for facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and capital initiatives, while monitoring compliance with safety, environmental, building, and accessibility requirements and supporting emergency preparedness and response.

Responsibilities include:• Maintaining and updating the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and inventory of applicable transit infrastructure and fixed assets, including assessing and monitoring asset conditions through inspections, lifecycle assessments, and technical data collection, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.

• Coordinating and monitoring preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and general upkeep of transit facilities, including parking garages, park-and-ride facilities, transit centers, and associated amenities. Serving as the liaison between internal and external partners to align maintenance activities with the TAM Plan and State of Good Repair requirements.
• Conducting and coordinating facility inspections and monitoring maintenance activities through site-inspection, work-order systems, contractor reports, and other performance-tracking tools to identify deficiencies, track corrective actions, and ensure maintenance activities to support the TAM Plan, established maintenance standards, and asset lifecycle management objectives.
• Managing and monitoring outsourced facility maintenance and service contracts, including supporting procurement activities, tracking contractor performance, monitoring compliance with contractual requirements, and recommending corrective actions to support asset reliability and performance goals.
• Reviewing 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 established performance standards.
• Coordinating and managing facility improvements projects and infrastructure upgrades based on asset condition, operational needs, identified deficiencies, risk assessments, and long-term asset management priorities.
• Assisting in developing and monitoring facility-related maintenance and capital budgets to support lifecycle cost management, cost-effective maintenance strategies, responsible resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinating with internal departments, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address facility-related issues, mitigate asset-related risks, and support timely resolution of deficiencies.
• Supporting facility emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including coordination during severe weather events, facility disruptions, utility outages, and other emergencies affecting transit infrastructure.
• Supervising 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.
• Performing other duties and special assignments as required to support the operational needs and objectives of the Transit Services Division.

This position has been identified as an emergency service personnel required to work during inclement weather or other emergencies, as well as serving on-call on an assigned schedule. Some duties require work after hours and on weekends. Off-site meetings and site visits may require the operation of a personal and/or county vehicle.

For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click here.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (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:• 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 following environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance standards, 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, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, coordinate multiple assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, communicate technical information, and coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. 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 Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) 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 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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