Park Authority

Position Title: Patriot Park North, Manager on Duty (MOD)
Location: 5425 Willow Springs School Road, Fairfax VA 22030 
Hours: Core Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 7:00am -11:00pm. Occasional Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00-11:00pm
Salary: Starting at $15.40, depending on experience. – No benefits

Overview: Act as onsite staff during FCPA diamond sports tournaments. 

Duties Include:     

• Ensures the safe and effective operation of the park. Early shift opens the administrative side of the park, preparing it for Tournament Organizers. Closing shift closes and secures the park at the end of each day.
• Works with Site maintenance staff, providing communication and feedback with Tournament organizers.
• Ensures Park is well maintained and kept in safe conditions.
• May perform routine maintenance and custodial tasks to include sanitizing high touch surface areas, emp-tying trash cans, and cleaning restrooms and other areas.
• Provides excellent customer service, greets Tournament Organizers, assists customers in resolving issues or concerns.
• Performs administrative work as needed.
• Takes initiative to increase one's knowledge of the park operations, its facilities, programs, services, and resources.
• Serves as the primary contact point for Tournament Organizers. Provides verbal and written information and directions relating to the facility.
• Stays up to date on Park Authority Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, state and county laws, and other pertinent guidance.
• Note’s safety/security and maintenance concerns, addresses them where feasible, and reports to supervisor using appropriate methods and recordkeeping.
• Responds on behalf of the Park Authority to potential and actual emergency situations occurring on site while on duty.
• Completes special projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Agree to a Criminal Background Check (fingerprint) 
• Have or willing to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform general maintenance and custodial work. 
• Must be personable, punctual, dependable, and self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Supervisory experience. 
• Extensive customer service experience. 
• Experience dealing effectively with emergencies and other difficult situations.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.  

To apply: Please email your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/jobs-internships

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.  

Fairfax County Park Authority 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.  

Position Title: Reservation Assistant
Location: Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; weekends and evenings as needed. 
Salary: $18.80 to $19.80 per hour.

Overview: Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for an eager and willing-to-learn individual who is responsible, friendly, and an excellent communicator dedicated to providing high-quality customer service to all. 

Duties: 

• Operating Point of Sale System.
• Handling cash/card payments.
• Booking reservations, creating accounts, ability to multitask during busy season operating hours.
• Handling phone calls and facility information inquiries
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and resourcefulness when handling inquiries
• Driving to sites, working at off-site events.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education.
• Plus at least one year of experience providing customer service in a related field.  
• Must have experience handling difficult customer service situations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of customer service.
• Cash handling.
• Oral/written communication skills.
• Previous work experience within the Park Authority.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and Outlook.

To Apply: Send resume to Morgan.Chapin@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Note: We are hiring to fill seasonal and part-time benefits eligible positions.

• Seasonal positions may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. 
• Part-time benefits eligible positions are scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Pro-gram, and Deferred Compensation.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. 

Fairfax County Park Authority 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.  

Position Title: HR Assistant (Part time, benefits eligible) 
Location: Herrity Building; 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. 
Hours: Hours are flexible Monday through Friday. Position works 30 hours per week in-person. Requires some evening and weekend work.
 
Salary: $23.84 to $30 per hour. 

Overview: The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), one of the largest and most complex park agencies in the region, is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team. Under the supervision of the Human Resources Generalist, this position performs a variety of administrative HR functions, including employee relations support, recruitment coordination, data reporting, and general HR administration.

This role supports a diverse workforce across more than 400 parks and facilities countywide. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable handling confidential information, and eager to contribute to a positive employee experience. A valid driver’s license is required to travel to park sites and facilities for meetings and trainings as needed.

Duties Include: 

Employee Relations

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records, documentation, and HR database updates.
• Schedule, coordinate, and support employee relations meetings, inquiries, and administrative processes.
• Assist HR Generalist in charge of Employee Relations with employee complaint intake, fact gathering, and drafting policies and disciplinary actions.
• Prepare and analyze employee relations data, reports and presentations.
• Serve as Reporting Control for HR data and help develop and/or deliver HR-related training.
• Support administration of employee relations programs and initiatives.

Recruiting

• Draft and post job announcements in NEOGOV and other recruitment platforms; track applicant flow and outreach sources.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and candidates to ensure timely communication and completion of hiring requirements.
• Maintain recruitment databases, records, and shared mailbox inquiries; produce standard hiring and vacancy reports.
• Attend job fairs and hiring events, support special recruiting projects, seasonal hiring, and out-reach initiatives.
• Prepare recruitment and onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with county policies and hiring guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience with email management and document tracking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in HR, employee relations, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms (e.g., Indeed, Handshake) is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships with employees.
• Experience in preparing reports and presentations.

To apply: Send your resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Note: Part-time benefits eligible positions are scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Pro-gram, and Deferred Compensation.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. 

Fairfax County Park Authority 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.