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Where the Jobs Are

Yes, Virginia, Fairfax County is hiring!

It's Sunday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you.

Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of August 8:

11-1835  Public Health Nurse II
Mount Vernon District Office with the School Health Program. Provides a variety of community health services to diverse populations in the school community using a multi-disciplinary approach. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1835

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11-1872  Public Health Doctor
Annual bonus of $37,500. Provides direct patient care for uncomplicated maternity clients, STD, international travel and infant development clinics at all five Health Department District Offices. Clinic services may include some early evening clinics. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1872

11-1836  Director, Asset Management Division
Directs and supervises the Asset Management Division. Oversees planning, quality control, and coordination to ensure that Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority property portfolios maintain financial health and comply with federal tax credit and other federal rules, regulations & requirements. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1836

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11-1837  Administrative Assistant III
Provides administrative support for the Child Protective Services Program Area. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1837

11-1840  NIMS Compliance Officer
Assists county and regional partner agencies with emergency management mitigation, response, preparedness and recovery activities as they relate to NIMS compliance initiatives. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1840

11-1846  Probation Counselor I
Located at the Shelter Care Program (10670 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA), a temporary care community-based residential group home for male and female court clients ages 11 through 17. The primary goal is to ensure the health and physical well-being of residents by providing constant supervision and structured activities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1846

11-1854  Physical Therapist - Pediatric
Provides home-based early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Be part of our vision by providing exceptional service to ensure that all infants and toddlers with a developmental need are identified, supported, accepted, included, and valued in their family and community. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1854

11-1857  Community Services Board Manager
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Homeless Intensive Community Treatment Team (ICTT). The PACT-ICTT Manager ensures a collaborative approach to the teams' work that partners with the individuals served and their supporters to facilitate hope, personal responsibility, the pursuit of meaningful lives, and community integration. To learn more, visit

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1857

11-1860  Mental Health Supervisor/Specialist
New Horizons Treatment Center/Co-occurring Treatment Program. Seeking experienced, goal-, task- and team-oriented Program Supervisor to be part of a dynamic team of professionals in a 24-hour residential program servicing individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1860

11-1866  Carpenter II
Position is located at the Public Safety Center. Leads and participates in the work of a crew engaged in performing skilled carpentry work and other related work. Performs preventive maintenance tasks in county facilities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1866

11-1869  Administrative Assistant II
Provides administrative and program support to the Workforce Investment Act youth case management team. Supports team members by preparing case-related documents and files for WIA-eligible participants. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1869

11-1871  Business Analyst IV
Directs deployment and use of information technology resources for the Department of Family Services in order to improve organizational effectiveness through technology alternatives to business operations. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1871

11-1874  Mental Health Therapist
Therapist for a 16-bed crisis stabilization residential program serving adults who suffer from serious and persistent mental illness. Duties include individual assessment, service planning, crisis intervention, and case coordination. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1874

11-1875  Crime Analyst
Located at 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly, VA. Oversees and directs designated components of the agency's crime analysis program as well as the activities of the crime analysts in the analysis of specific crime categories. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1875

11-1878  HVAC Technician I
Located at 4001 Burke Station Road. Performs highly skilled journey-level maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and control systems. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1878

11-1882  Land Planning Section Supervisor
Serves as the Park Authority's senior acquisition expert and real estate adviser, and as an experienced negotiator. Provides professional land acquisition expertise. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1882

11-1897  Information Officer III
Responsible for executing comprehensive public information programs in a deadline-driven environment while serving as an information and communication consultant to multiple county agencies. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-1897

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