Full-Time
Facilities Specialist
Posted on 10/5/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
In Person
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
- Ability to obtain Soils and Erosion Inspector certification.
- Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
- Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, etc.
- Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
- Skill in the use of computers, software applications and digital cameras.
- Valid driver's license.
- Administer and oversee work performed by facilities contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met, e.g. work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations.
- Prepare necessary paperwork to document in-house and contractor work, to include photo documentation. Prepare project listings, scopes of work, and estimates for work to be performed. Submit required paperwork to process payments, invoices and bills. Maintain project files, records and drawings of facilities and equipment.
- Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
- Complete work orders and other assigned tasks related to construction, maintenance, repair and renovations of facilities structures and equipment, ensuring work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations. Maintain supplies and tools.
- Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contract or staff.
- Inspect and document existing conditions of buildings and equipment to determine the nature and extent of physical plant repairs needed. Perform preventive maintenance and make recommendations for future requirements and estimates for budgets.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or related field desired.
- DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical inspection.
- DPOR trades certifications in HVAC, electrical or plumbing.
- Experience in building construction as project inspector, superintendent or project manager.
- Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.