Independently performs a variety of constituent casework and administrative duties, as well as special projects for a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Handles topical areas includingland use, planning and zoning, code compliance, stormwater, watershed and stream restoration, recycling and solid waste, trees, special projects and other duties as requested.<\/p>\n
This is an exciting opportunity to engage, support, and interact with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Includes community and relationship building and provides an opportunity to grow and learn about local government and land use in one of the fastest growing areas on the East Coast. Duties are performed under general direction.<\/p>\n
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and education.<\/p>\n
Illustrative Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinates internal and external communication and reviews of local land use applications, including rezonings and site-specific amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to collect, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; Employment Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong> NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong> SELECTION PROCEDURE:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. \u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u2022 Supports the ongoing study and review of the Comprehensive Plan; supports coordination of land-use policy updates
\u2022 Works closely with members of the community affected by and\/or interested in land use planning and zoning;
\u2022 Coordinates interactions between county staff and residents on stormwater and stream restoration projects;
\u2022 Engages, supports and interacts with people of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities, communities, interests and challenges;
\u2022 Researches, organizes and maintains land use and other materials for board members and staff;
\u2022 Drafts and\/or edits written materials, such as correspondence and summaries of information for public dissemination;
\u2022 Assists in planning various aspects of special projects and essential programs, to include scheduling and coordinating meetings;
\u2022 Maintains logs, journals, files, and other permanent board and legislative records;
\u2022 Sets up, monitors, records, and provides staff assistance for community meetings and events, including evening or weekend hours on a regular basis;
\u2022 Maintains an e-mail list for electronic dissemination of materials;
\u2022 Files, copies, and maintains records.<\/p>\n
\u2022 understand and explain laws, regulations and policies governing local government operations;
\u2022 communicate effectively orally and in writing;
\u2022 establish and maintain effective working relationships with constituents and land use applicants;
\u2022 organize and prioritize work assignments;
\u2022 use and understand common database, spreadsheet and word processing applications.<\/p>\n
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:<\/a>
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, political science, public policy, public administration, business administration, communications, English, or a related field.<\/p>\n
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.\u00a0
Due to the scope and responsibilities associated with the position, the appointee must be willing and able to work some evening and weekend hours.
Resident of the Mount Vernon District or southeastern portion of Fairfax County or willing to locate to the area shortly after employment.<\/p>\n\n
This position is primarily sedentary; may require lifting up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.<\/p>\n
Panel interview and may include exercise.<\/p>\n