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Location : JUVENILE & DOMESTIC CRT, 4000 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, FAIRFAX (FJ20), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01121
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S20
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
*This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied this role do not need to reapply to be considered.
This position performs tasks related to testing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing of critical commercial building fire detection and fire suppression systems and system components. Performs preventative maintenance of life safety systems and system components. Maintains a current knowledge of local, state and national codes. This position works under the general direction and supervision of a chief building engineer and/or a facilities manager.
Note: This position is designated as essential personnel. A flexible working schedule and site rotation may be required along with on-call, callback and overtime.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics; and one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license
NFPA Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS) within twelve (12) months of date of appointment
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NICET Level I Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
• 1-2 years of experience inspecting, testing, or maintaining fire alarm and/or fire suppression systems.
• Experience and working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, such as NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and basic life safety requirements.
• Experience with low-voltage systems, including fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, and related field equipment.
• Experience and ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, and inspection reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. For short periods of time. Carry up to 40lbs. Frequently work near moving parts. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces. Must be able to climb and descend ladders up to 20 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multistory (up to 12 stories) buildings in the Department s portfolio. Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. Pushing/pulling involving use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.). 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 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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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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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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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 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
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Electronics engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Safety engineering
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Have you completed an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics?

• Yes
• No

06
Have you completed an apprentice-level vocational training program in Electronics/Fire Alarm Systems?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.

• NFPA Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS)
• NFPA Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist (CISTMS)
• NICET Level I Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
• None of the above

09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position?

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

10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have inspecting, testing, or maintaining fire alarm systems?

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

11
Do you have experience working with the following Fire Alarm Systems? Check all that apply.

• Honeywell Silent Knight
• Honeywell Notifier
• Siemens
• Other
• None of the above

12
If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please list all of the Fire Alarm Systems you have experience working with. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have experience with Fire Alarm Systems, enter "Not applicable".
13
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have inspecting, testing, or maintaining fire suppression systems?

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

14
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with low-voltage systems, including fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, and related field equipment?

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

15
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have interpreting technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, and inspection reports?

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

16
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with applicable codes and standards, such as NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and basic life safety requirements?

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

17
Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

18
The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation. Are you able and willing to meet these conditions?

• Yes
• No

19
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question