Park Authority

Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Operations Specialist, the Batting Cage Attendant provides an excellent guest experience by ensuring the safety of guests, maintaining a clean and attractive facility/grounds, and interacts with guests using courteous and effective communication to provide information and resolve problems as necessary throughout their assigned shift.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sells tokens, refreshments, and handouts rental equipment to guests.   
• Ensures participant experience by enforcing facility program rules and procedures.
• Sets up and cleans up equipment at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensures facilities and equipment are left in a secure condition by closing and locking all gates, windows, and doors.
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of the playing and surrounding area. 
• Maintains accurate records and provides information for various reports.
• Answers telephone calls and provides general information regarding fees, hours, etc.
• Must follow all FCPA and County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Previous experience with batting cages preferred but not required. 

Hours: Vary and will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, in English. 
• Knowledge of hand tools and standard repair tasks. 
• Ability to interact with the public professionally and display a positive image. 
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Must complete all required training within 30 days of hire.

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 Summary: The Batting Cage Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Batting Cages at Braddock Park. Opportunities to work with FCPA’s Tournaments and sports tourism are also available to this position.

Essential Functions

• Sells tokens, refreshments and handouts rental equipment to patrons.   
• Hires, trains and supervises Batting Cage Attendants.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance on batting cage equipment
• Purchases supplies and equipment.
• Performs weekly inventory of resale items
• Enters staff hours into FOCUS
• Creates bi-weekly staff schedule
• Reconciles and generates deposits
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours: Vary and will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand written and oral instructions, in English. 
• Knowledge of hand tools and standard repair tasks. 
• Ability to interact with the public professionally and display a positive image. 
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. First Aid/CPR/AED certified or the ability to attain certification within the first month of employment.

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: IT Helpdesk Assistant 
Location: IT Services Branch; Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. This position will report to the Herrity building and may be dispatched to sites across Fairfax County. 
Hours: This position offers a schedule of a select three days through Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 
The person in this position may work a morning or midday shift.
Salary: $27.59 per hour. 
Position Type: Seasonal (G-Status) 

Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy person pursuing an IT-related degree, including but not limited to computer science, information systems, or related fields, to join our team as a seasonal IT Help Desk. This position is open to the public.  

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to all staff contacting the park authority related to user access, county related applications, network connectivity, peripherals and computer hardware and software.
• Identifies and resolves basic to intermediate support tickets dealing with hardware, software, communications, and networking problems related to end-user computing.
• Uses helpdesk ticketing system to input and track user support requests, including amending tickets with end user input, updates, additional agency involvement, timeframes, and resolution.  
• Maintains documented procedures including equipment inventory of utilized and spare equipment. 
• Travel to various FCPA facilities to provide onsite support as directed. 
• Performs account management and account support on POS systems.
• Monitors network components for inventory purposes.
• Assists in installing, configuring, and upgrading computer systems. 
• Assists in staff moves and relocation of computer equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with desktop windows 10 operating systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical in-formation in a clear and understandable manner.
• Proficient interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills. 
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communications, including customer service skills with attention to detail; ability to multi-task efficiently; ability to work independently and/or as part of a team with the capability to be proactive and resourceful in managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fluid environment.
• Strong range of skills and knowledge in computer software, hardware, computer installation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve IT issues effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in:
• Helpdesk Ticketing Software 
• Microsoft Windows 10
• Microsoft Office 2016-365
• Knowledge of Active Directory

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: Summer Entertainment Series Site Manager
Location and Hours:  

Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale, VA

• Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evening, from June 15 to August 18, 2024, from 4:00 to 10:30 p.m.
• Every Saturday morning, from June 15 to August 17, 2024, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Estimated 22 hours/week.

Starlight Cinema, Sully Historic Site, Chantilly, VA

• Saturday evenings in August. (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24) from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Estimated 4 hours/week

Salary: $16 per hour. 

Overview: The incumbent will be responsible for opening and closing the amphitheater before and after the Summer Concert Series Shows in the evenings on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on the dates listed above and on the listed Saturday mornings. Incumbents will have access to a small utility vehicle to navigate between the stage, sound deck, parking lot and park area.

Typical duties during concerts are as follows:

• Preparing the amphitheater for the concert by unlocking the dressing and storage rooms, turning lights on, making sure the stage is clean, the seating area is clean, the restroom facilities are open and useable, parking area has no issues, placing donor signs by the sound booth and directional signs from the park entrance leading to the amphitheater, etc.
• Greeting sound crew and making sure they have access to power, storage room, etc. 
• Greeting performers and making sure they have access to the dressing rooms, power, etc. and have number of chairs they have requested and water in the refrigerator in the dressing room. 
• Setting up the entrance area to the seating area by the sound booth and making sure all items are on display – carboard fans, donor sign, donation box, etc.
• If the car park is full, assist cars to park on the lawn area next to the tennis courts. 
• While the performance is in progress, change the announcement board at the park entrance to display the next show. 
• Drive utility vehicles around the park to make sure there are no issues. Make a count of attendees during the performance. Record a count of the number of people attending the show.
• After the end of the concert, return all items back to where they belong, make sure everyone has left and the stage is cleaned for next show, turn lights off and lock the storage rooms. 

Typical duties during the starlight cinema are as follows:

• The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the opening procedures and serving as a Point of Contact to the Children’s performer on the dates listed. 
• Greet Food Vendors as they arrive and direct placement
• Greet Parking Crew & Volunteers as they arrive and provide instruction
• Greet Children’s Performer upon arrival
• Dismiss volunteers

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.  

GIS TECHNICIAN 

The Fairfax County Park Authority seeks an individual to fill the role of GIS Technician to assist with GIS dataset creation, verification, documentation, and management. The Fairfax County Park Authority is the primary parks and recreation provider in Fairfax County, VA which is located just outside of Washington, DC. The Park Authority is the county’s largest landowner and owns over 23,000 acres of property and manages over 420 parks. The GIS Technician will join the Administration Division of the Park Authority and will report to the agency’s GIS Manager.  This is a limited-term exempt position that will be scheduled to work no more than 1560 hours per calendar year, which on average is 30 hours per week. Compensation will be $25 per hour or more depending on qualifications and experience.

The Fairfax County Park Authority is currently undertaking a comprehensive asset inventory data collection project to support the implementation of a GIS-based asset management system. This includes the field-based verification of existing asset data, along with the capture of new asset data. Example asset types to be collected include trails & trail-related infrastructure, athletic fields, courts, benches, signage, trash & recycling receptacles, etc. This work will be done utilizing tablets paired with high accuracy GNSS receivers in the field, along with data QA/QC processes at a desk. Applicants should be mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable working under limited supervision.

Responsibilities of the GIS Technician include: 

• Creation of new GIS database layers and data;
• Verification of and updates to existing GIS database layers and data;
• Development and design of datasets including database schema;
• Quality control checks on GIS data layers to ensure they meet specifications;
• Creation of metadata and data dictionary entries for new and existing datasets;
• Communication with internal & external staff to verify completeness and accuracy of GIS data;
• Collection of GIS data in the field using tablets and GNSS devices;
• Creation of simple web mapping applications to aid in dataset verification and quality control;
• Other tasks as assigned

This is an exempt part-time position which is eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance as well as participation in flexible spending programs, but is not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay. Schedule is flexible during typical business hours Monday through Friday. Work will equally occur in both an office setting and with regular visits to parks to collect data in the field. While data collection and verification will include many different assets, a primary focus will be hiking trails to record their locations, associated attributes, and other infrastructure (bridges, culverts, fair-weather crossings, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED; plus one year of experience or coursework utilizing GIS platforms such as Esri’s ArcGIS suite of products
• Valid US driver’s license
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk or hike up to five miles to verify or collect asset data utilizing a tablet and GNSS receiver

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Desktop GIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcCatalog)
• Knowledge and experience with Web GIS (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise)
• Experience creating, editing and managing GIS data
• Experience creating metadata and data dictionaries
• Experience collecting GIS data using ArcGIS Field Maps
• Experience working with high accuracy GNSS receivers
• Experience creating web mapping applications utilizing tools such as Web AppBuilder or Experience Builder
• Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Ability to work well independently and with little supervision
• Able to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please email your application no later than April 26th, 2024. Applications after this date will not be accepted.

To apply: Applicants should email their resume and a brief cover letter 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.