Park Authority

703-324-8792 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927
Fairfax, VA 22035
Jeffrey Rosenblum
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Seasonal Position Descriptions

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: Safety Analyst Assistant (Safety Analyst I)
Location: Herrity Building; 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. 22035
Hours: This is a year-round part-time position averaging 30 hours per week.
Salary: $30.00 - $40.00
Benefits: 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 leave or receive holiday pay. This position cannot exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year.

Overview: The Safety Analyst Assistant supports the Park Authority Safety Manager to ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health laws and regulations; and performs related work as required. Assists with DriveCam ad-ministration, claims management processes, maintaining safety calendars and databases and tracking and reporting related to safety training administration. Responsible for the maintenance of the Safety Office SharePoint page and updating safety documents for agency use. Provides ad hoc reporting as needed.

Duties Include:

  • DriveCam Administration: The incumbent will complete an initial evaluation of DriveCam events, identifying events of note that will require further action by the safety office. Track individual driver and site performance metrics, making recommendations for safety office intervention to address negative trends or improper driving behaviors. Compile and evaluate monthly KPIs and submit reports and recommendations to the Safety Manager. Schedule, prepare and present data to the DriveCam Safety Committee.
  • Safety Information Management: The incumbent will support the maintenance of safety databases, including the Audit findings tracker, AIMS asset management database, workplace injuries and illnesses for 300 log re-porting, citizen injury claim databases, property loss and behavior incident report databases, and CAPRA accreditation evidence documents. Ensures databases are kept up to date on a regular schedule and produces reports as needed. Assists with maintaining the Safety Office intranet page.
  • Safety Training Administration: The incumbent will assist with the coordination of the FCPA Employee Safety Training program, including required annual OSHA trainings, annual equipment training and competent per-son certifications, and tracking agency safety training compliance. Coordinates with third-party safety training providers and maintains training records and vendor payments.
  • Claims management: The incumbent will support agency staff in submitting claims and assisting in the intake and processing of property loss and employee and citizen injury claims. Reviews injury and incident reports, supports division staff with required documentation, record management, tracking of claims progress, and claims database management and reporting.
  • Safety Program Calendar Administration: The incumbent will proactively manage all aspects of the Annual Safety Office Calendar, including maintaining the Safety Audit Calendar, DriveCam Committee Meeting Calendar, CPR training Calendar, division safety training calendar, joint public safety and FCPA meetings, and additional miscellaneous calendar items. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 25 pounds.
  • Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
    (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combi-nation, experience, and training equivalent to")
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in safety sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, loss prevention or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One or more years of occupational safety experience. Including workplace safety program administration and/or implementation
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
  • Strong database management skills
    Note: This position may not exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply: Send your resume to FCPASafety@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.

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, gen-der identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its work-force.

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