Agency: Department of Animal Sheltering
Job#: ELT-DAS-25000
Grade: S15
Schedule: Part-time, exempt scheduled work hours between 1040 and 1560 hours per calendar year. This position requires flexible scheduling for program needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Hours: Monday through Friday 2pm-6pm (due to needs of the program, these hours may vary week-to-week).
Salary: The salary offer will be $21.50 per hour. 
Location: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter at the West Ox Campus, located at 4500 West Ox Road, with the potential for time at the Lorton Campus in Lorton.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is the County’s only open access, municipal animal shelter, offering a wide range of services to Fairfax County residents and their pets. The Shelter is seeking a Shelter Programs Team Assistant to support the Foster, Rescue, and Volunteer Programs. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, detail-oriented, operationally efficient, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. 
This position involves performing basic animal care functions, including administering deworming, treatments, preventatives, and vaccines. The Programs Team Assistant will also communicate with foster volunteers via email, phone, and in person, and provide necessary supplies. Additionally, the role includes inputting, tracking, and analyzing animal medical care data in our Shelter software management system and Excel, scheduling surgeries, assisting with training new in-house volunteers in hands-on animal care, and performing other duties as assigned. 

Occasionally, hours beyond the scheduled 20 hours per week may be required. The position also requires availability on Saturdays (up to two per month). 

Note: Functional areas include: general administrative support, and direct hands-on animal care and in an animal shelter setting. May be required to work shifts and/or be transferred to any Department of Animal Sheltering facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education and one year of experience working in an animal shelter, kennel, vet clinic, boarding facility, animal training capacity, or other animal related organization with animal care and handling responsibility; (Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician Program may be substituted for one year of the required experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two years of hands-on experience working with companion animals, including orphaned, sick, injured, and behavioral-needs animals of various species.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to handle multiple and changing tasks and to work effectively and collaboratively with Shelter colleagues and foster volunteers.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel.
• Experience with PetPoint.
• An interest in working in a progressive animal welfare-related organization.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Fear Free Shelter Certification is required within three (3) months of employment, with recertification as required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  
• The appointee to this position should not have animal allergies that will interfere with the ability to work with and handle animals and relevant supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, and be comfortable doing these activities for extended periods of time. Lift or carry up to 50 pounds and use hands to grasp, handle, or feel. 
• Handle, move, restrain, and provide medical care including administering injectable treatments to animals of various species, sizes, conditions, and temperaments.
• Safely maneuver safely in kennels, dog play yards, cat rooms, small animal room, off-site events, etc.
• Must not have allergies to animals or animal supplies (e.g., hay, peanut butter) that would interfere with working in an animal environment.
• Engage with residents, businesses, visitors, staff, volunteers, and others in person, via e-mail, and over the phone. Deliver presentations both in person and virtually.
• Create materials and operate equipment necessary to complete work tasks.
• Drive County or personal vehicle to travel throughout Fairfax County and other jurisdictions to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
• Must have current pre-exposure rabies vaccination or obtain within three (3) months.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a case-by-case-basis).

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview. Send a cover letter and resume to: FCASRecruitment@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: Cable and Consumer Services
Job#: ELT-DCCS-24000
Hours: Predominately Wednesday and Thursday evenings with possible daytime and weekend availability. 
Salary: $23.00 - $29.00/hr.

Award-winning government cable television channel. Position requires professional experience with live meeting coverage including running cameras, technical directing, and operating computer graphics systems. Meetings are held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until end of meeting. Possible daytime work for individuals with experience in ENG/EFP single and multi-camera systems, in studio and on location.  

To apply: please send resume to Patrick.Balsamo@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job #: ELT-JDR-24001
Hours: Monday to Sunday, shifts may vary depending on agency needs. Work schedule will vary and may include weekdays, weekends, day, evening, overnight and holiday shifts. 
Hourly Rate: Min $30.8610 /hour, negotiable contingent upon relevant work experience.
Location: Fairfax County District Court House, 4110 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA, 22030 

Schedule: This position may include all shifts in a unit that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts include day, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays.  Shifts are filled on an as needed and emergency basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling. 
• A master's degree in the disciplines above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrable flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and multitask effectively

Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, provides coverage when a vacancy or staffing need occurs in the intake services division, which includes the Assessment Unit, Domestic Relations Unit, Gang Prevention Unit, Juvenile intake Unit, and Victim Services Unit.
This position will be required to deploy to any intake unit needing assistance. 

Assessment Unit: meets with families who were court ordered to comply with the pre-dispositional assessment to explain the process and sign releases, visits youth in JDC and Shelter Care, completes assessments, writes assessment summaries and pre-dispositional reports, facilitates team-based planning meetings, and participates in court hearings. 

Domestic Relations: serves as adult intake officer, gathering facts and historical case information and interviewing the client; assessing the information gathered and informing the client as to the options and educating them as to the intake process; preparing documents for court and informing client regarding other resources and making appropriate referrals for mediation or other services; preparation of protective orders; training and special projects. Provides case management services to the mediation unit, to include data entry, contacting clients, preparing files and other tasks as needed. Monitors supervised visits and exchanges between children and non-custodial parents and performs other duties in the stronger together program. 

Gang Prevention: provides victim impact, anger management and other classes to adjudicated offenders. Assists with the organization, logistics and tracking of offender classes. Other duties as assigned.

Juvenile Intake: provides intake services for the local public on cases initiated involving juveniles. 

Duties include intake assessment of cases to determine appropriateness of filing petitions based on jurisdiction, venue and probable cause. Assures proper charges are filed and makes decisions on the issuing of detention and shelter care orders in accordance with the code of Virginia, the court and the Department of Juvenile Justice standards and policies and procedures.

Victim Services: contacts victims to provide crisis intervention, resource and referral, and victims' rights information; explains the criminal justice process; and provides notification of future court dates. Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies or community resources. Provides courtroom advocacy to victims and witnesses; orients clients on the court process. Collaborates with stakeholders to provide consistent information and services to clients. Provides victim impact and shoplifting classes to adjudicated offenders. 

May perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other divisions of the JDRDC CSU. 
When functioning as an intake officer in juvenile intake, this position has been identified as an essential employee by the county, which requires staff to report to work regardless of emergency conditions such as inclement weather.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth and development. If you are a self-motivated and proactive individual with a passion for HR administrative functions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.

Note: This is a part-time position, with an average of 30 hours per week.

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top-rated applicants.

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, to the satisfaction of the employer as a condition of hiring.

Note: These positions are exempt and are eligible for limited benefits. Some positions may be exempt benefits-eligible and incumbents may opt to enroll in benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance and flexible spending accounts.

To Apply: Resume can be mailed, faxed or emailed to thomazine.spurlock@fairfaxcounty.gov

Agency: Library
Job#: ELT-FCPL-24000
Hours: see below
Salary: $26.8219/hour (Grade S20) 
Location: 12000 Fairfax Parkway, Suite 329, Fairfax, VA 22035

Provides county-wide outreach and in-library programming and events for school-age youth and teens to promote reading, educational resources and library use. Schedules visits and presents programs at schools, with homeschool groups and at education-focused community organizations. Assists the School-Age and Teen Services Outreach Coordinator in supporting the needs of staff, volunteers and customers.

Work Schedule: Work schedule is 30 hours/week, Monday-Saturday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Regular evening work and work scheduled during out of school time will be required. Flexibility within these days and hours will be required, but these positions will generally not require morning work.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of experience working in a library, bookstore, educational or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of principles of youth development and community engagement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to meet and provide information service to customers of all ages;
Ability to work with other employees;
Ability to learn new procedures and resources;
Ability to communicate verbally in order to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
Ability to understand and interpret policies;
Ability to carry out objectives under supervision;
Ability to promote interest in library services;
Ability to carry out objectives under supervision;
Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach.
Ability to plan and provide youth-oriented library programs and outreach.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stoop, bend, and reach;
Ability to be physically active and stand for up to 3 hours;
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.;
Incumbent must be able to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County;
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Panel interview. A practical exercise will be administered.

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. A valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent must be able to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County.

Note: This position is exempt benefits-eligible and the incumbent may opt to enroll in benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance and flexible spending accounts. This position is not eligible for benefits such as leave, paid holidays and retirement.

To Apply: Please send complete resume to Robert Solka, robert.solka@fairfaxcounty.gov.

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES
Robert Solka, School-Age and Teen Services Outreach Coordinator
Phone:  703-324-9952

Agency: Land Development Services, Building Division (BD)
Job #: ELT-LDS-23005
Grade: S13 
Salary Range DOE: $19.43 to $32.38/hour 
Schedule: Part-time, exempt schedule for 1560 hours per calendar year
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Flex Schedule)
Work Location: 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 

The Fairfax County Building Division is seeking candidates for potential openings as an entry level inspector to perform deck and small appliance inspections throughout the county. This position will require operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a laptop computer, and various administrative work as required while performing inspections to examine and evaluate conformance to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The position creates the opportunity to obtain the required inspection certifications and learn the building inspection trade from the ground up; as well as providing opportunities for advancement in one of the leading inspection agencies in the country.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education.

Certificates and Licenses Required:

• Valid driver’s license
• Residential Building Inspector -Required within 18 months.
• Residential Mechanical Inspector-Required within 18 months
• Certification of completion of 2 years of technical/vocational school or 2 years of construction experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:
The appointee to the position will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background investigation, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Outlook. 
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs.
• Ability to climb step ladders and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment.
• Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop, and work in uncomfortable conditions.
• Ability to go up and down steep inclines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment.
• Ability to reach with arms extended above the head.
• Ability to walk and adequately maneuver in an outside/inside environment.
• Ability to walk/traverse through and over various terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse weather.

Selection Procedure:
Panel interview and may include written exercise.

Note: *This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year.  Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance, and participation in flexible spending programs but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

Note: This position will be filled for a maximum duration of 12 months (900 or 1560 max hours in a calendar year).  At the end of the 12-month term or if hours may exceed the maximum number allowable in a calendar year, the incumbent will be separated from the role.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Colin Givens at Colin.Givens@fairfaxcounty.gov

For the purpose of compliance with Section §40.1-11.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled "Employment of Illegal Immigrants". You are eligible for employment if you are a United States Citizen, noncitizen national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States. Please note: Fairfax County Government does not sponsor employment of visa holders.

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Agency: Park Authority, Green Spring Gardens
Job#: ELT-FCPA-23005
Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule; includes occasional Saturdays.
Salary: $16.00-17.00 per hour
Location: Green Spring Gardens

Assist Senior Interpreter with education planning, interpretation, and promotion at Green Spring Gardens. Assist in all aspects of programming. Develop program ideas, promotional materials, and teaching aids. Produce quarterly/monthly brochures and flyers and coordinate distribution. Coordinate website edits with webmaster. Contact presenters, process speaker contract paperwork, make tour arrangements, and set up and take down programs including tables, chairs and audio/visual equipment. Facilitate and host programs for guest presenters. Additional duties may include leading public groups on bus trips to out-of-state garden destinations. Provide customer service to visitors and program registrants. Assist with registration and refunds in point of sale system.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of college and appropriate experience. Ability to manage tasks independently as part of a collaborative team. Ability to use various software programs including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Publisher and have working knowledge of various computer systems including digital audio/visual. Working knowledge of gardening or horticulture desired. Position also requires the ability to work with a wide variety of people to provide exemplary customer service. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

Certificates and Licenses Required: Motor vehicle operator’s license. First Aid and CPR/AED certification. (offered through Fairfax County)

Note: *This position is may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits. 

To apply: Email or fax resume to Teegan Burkholder, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-642-5173 phone, 703-642-8095 fax, email: Teegan.burkholder@fairfaxcounty.gov

Position will remain open until filled. 
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job#: ELT-JDR-21005  
Salary: $23.9778/hour (Grade S20)
Location: Supervised Visitation and Exchange Program
Schedule: Evening-2:30-8:30 pm –Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm May include some holiday hours. 
Hours: These positions are exempt-benefits eligible (Status E) positions and may not exceed 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn sick or annual leave or receive holiday pay. 

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager, this position will monitor/supervise families during visitations and exchanges while providing support to the case managers working with the families enrolled in the program. Enrolled families have been court ordered to participate in the program for supervised visitation in domestic relations cases. This position requires evening, weekend and daytime hours on a rotating scheduled basis.  

Expected Duties -

• Attend training each year that includes county, agency and program training.  
• Provide supervision during visits and exchanges that are in accordance with the court order and in a manner that ensures physical and emotional safety for the parents and children.  Supervision is to be conducted in an environment that supports neutrality, safety and is trauma informed.  
• Modeling appropriate parenting responses when clients are present.  Using positive parenting approaches, active listening and motivational interviewing skills while redirecting behavior or conversations that are not in accordance with the program policies.
• The ability to account for inclusivity and culturally awareness during visitations to help support a welcoming and safe environment for individuals using the center.  Must be able to work with interpreters and work with a diverse population.
• Ensuring that the visitation center is clean, safe and friendly.  Monitoring toys and supplies for safety hazards.  This includes participating in cleaning before and after each shift and a deep cleaning of the center once per quarter. Implementing health and hygiene practices that are like traditional education or childcare settings.
• Developing awareness of equipment, games, crafts and activities that are available at the center for parents to use during visitation.  Utilizing an awareness of child development and attachment issues and the ability to assist in redirecting children while supporting resiliency connections.
• Filing, answering program inquiry calls, updating data base, monitoring family files for accuracy and compliance with program standards. Maintaining accurate visitation notes for issues and incidents that may arise. 
• May be required to testify accurately in court in the event of a subpoena. 
• The ability to navigate technology successfully to assist with recording data, sending clients information, and support training opportunities.
• The development of at least one training or research project that will be beneficial to the program’s mission per year.
• Works with direct supervisor to implement strategies developed to improve program operations.
• Participate in staff meetings and check-ins.  Voice concerns related to service delivery for families and safety issues that may impact staff or families using the program.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of child development, family dynamics, parenting skills and discipline approaches. Candidates should be willing to develop an understanding of the impacts of trauma, domestic violence and conflict on relationships. Additionally, they should have knowledge and awareness of mental health issues and the impact of substance abuse on the ability to parent. Candidates must have an interest in learning about best practice initiatives, policy development and adhere to program guidelines. The ability to seek supervision on a regular basis and work shifts as scheduled that include weekend and evening hours is required for this position.  

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree or higher in Behavior Sciences, Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice or Public Administration. Fourth year college student with one or more years of work experience with children or adolescent groups may be substituted for the one year of academic credit towards a bachelor's degree. 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with volunteers, community partners and assisting in evidence-based program development is preferred. Experience with implementing court orders, providing written and verbal court reports is preferred. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Share Point, experience with JSVS and other database programs
Bilingual in English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Vietnamese and Arabic.

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top-rated applicants. 

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background and check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer as a condition of hiring and periodically thereafter. Must possess a valid driver’s license. 

To Apply: Resume can be emailed to lori.wymore-kirkland@fairfaxcounty.gov mailed or faxed to: 
Supervised Visitation & Exchange
Attention: Lori Wymore-Kirkland
4000 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-2378
Fax: 703-273-1293 
 

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