Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator
Fairfax County GovernmentSalary $60,894.29 - $106,565.06 Annually Location PUBLIC SAFETY HQ, 12099 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 26-01667 Department Police Opening Date 10/31/2026 Closing Date 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S21 Posting Type Open to General Public Job Announcement Coordinates with other county agencies and private sector companies the purchase, maintenance, assignment, and repair of approximately 1 ,000 marked and unmarked cruisers, sedans, trucks, sports utilities, special tactical vehicles, trailers, tractors, and buses. Maintains database while continually updating to ensure that the fleet is well maintained and replaced in a level expected in order to facilitate the needs of the department. Illustrative Duties Within a County-operated fleet maintenance program: Plans and schedules a comprehensive vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspection program for public safety vehicles; Maintains records and data necessary to analyze the need for vehicle reassignments and replacements, and initiates such action; Monitors and maintains a "ready reserve" fleet of emergency apparatus; Studies operating costs for vehicles and recommends cost effective utilization procedures; Investigates complaints regarding maintenance of vehicles; Coordinates the procurement of vehicle spare parts and equipment; Coordinates repair work and vehicle usage with other agencies as necessary; Prepares reports. Within a contractor-operated fleet maintenance program: Conducts inspections of 5% of vehicles repaired by contract mechanics; Prepares weekly inspection reports; Reviews repair documentation/invoices to ensure that rates for labor, parts, and materials are in accordance with contractual agreement; Ensures that factory warranty and recall, scheduled maintenance, and inspection work is completed in accordance with contractual agreement; Investigates customer complaints, determines appropriate resolution, documents findings and follows up to ensure resolution of problems. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance problems; Knowledge of emergency and non-emergency vehicle parts and equipment; Ability to maintain accurate records; Ability to prepare written reports; Ability to effectively plan and schedule activities; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and contract personnel; Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; Ability to comprehend and ensure compliance with contractual agreements. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: High school graduation or a GED diploma issued by a state department of education; PLUS five years of experience in the supervision, coordination or management of motor vehicle maintenance/repair. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application) NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer: Criminal Background Investigation Credit Driving Record Check Polygraph Exam PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with the general operation and use of police vehicles and associated emergency vehicle equipment (lights, sirens, camera and/or computer equipment). Experience or training demonstrating the safe handling and operating principles of police weapons systems (firearms, CEW, etc.). Experience in principles of general vehicle maintenance. Experience in principles of general facilities management. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment, sit for long periods, drive a vehicle, stoop, bend, and lift equipment weighing 20-30 pounds. Employment contingent on completion of background investigation and employee is subject to random drug testing. All duties performed…