Where the Jobs Are: Overnight Counselor, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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 April 9, 2012:

12-0475  Overnight Counselor (closes on 4/13/2012)
Located in the Boys Probation House (4410 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax), a post-dispositional, community-based residential group home for male probationers/parolees court-ordered into the program. Provides counseling and supervision to juveniles ages 14 to 18 placed in the Therapeutic or Transitional Living programs. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0475

12-0476  Maintenance Worker (jobshare)  (closes on 4/13/2012)
Works with a team of others to maintain Reston Community Center's 45,000 square-foot Hunters Woods facility (2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston). Completes room setups for rental activities, classes, workshops and special events. Ensures cleanliness of the facility and performs routine basic maintenance tasks. Closes and secures the facility at the end of the work shift. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0476

12-0482  Public Health Nurse II (jobshare)  (closes on 4/20/2012)
20 hour jobshare position in community-based long term care services at the Mount Vernon District Office. Provides a variety of community health services to diverse populations using a multi-disciplinary approach. Services and interventions include outreach, case finding, Medicaid pre-admission screening, Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Support Waiver Screening, referral to community resources, health promotion. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0482

12-0483  Accounts Payable Supervisor (closes on 4/13/2012)
Manages the operations of a sophisticated, complex accounts payable unit with primary responsibility for payment of purchase order-originated invoices and secondary responsibility for travel accountings, employee reimbursement and procurement by other than purchase order. Analyzes and resolves blocked invoices; leads continuing effort to ensure compliance with county payables policy; ensures timely and accurate payment of authorized transactions. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0483

12-0486  Administrative Assistant III  (closes on 4/13/2012)
Part of the Criminal Case Processing Team of the Circuit Court. Performs a wide range of duties in processing criminal cases. Duties may include, but are not limited to: processing felony cases, misdemeanors, traffic violation appeals, juvenile appeals, subpoenas, extraditions, court orders, search warrants; and debt collection and calculation of fines, costs and interest. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0486

12-0500  Engineering Technician II  (closes on 4/20/2012)
Two positions available. Reviews building permit applications and plans for commercial, industrial and residential construction to ensure compliance with the Fairfax County Code, Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance, Public Facilities Manual, proffer conditions and state regulations governing land disturbance and site development associated with building and site permit applications. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0500

12-0501  Therapeutic Recreation Specialist III  (closes on 4/13/2012)
Performs highly skilled therapeutic recreation work with individuals with varying disabilities (ages 2 to 100+) and at-risk youths. Directs and guides the work of professional and paraprofessional staff in the provisions of therapeutic recreation and inclusive recreation activities, services and programs for individuals with disabilities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0501

12-0508  Human Service Worker III  (closes on 4/20/2012)
Multiple positions, located in the Bailey's Health Center in Falls Church. Work hours are Mon.-Tue., 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Works as part of the cross-county Health Access Assistance Team to increase the enrollment and retention of eligible children and adults in the Medicaid program, the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS), FAMIS Plus, Community Health Care Network, Medical Care for Children Partnership and other local healthcare programs. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0508

12-0510  Human Service Worker I (jobshare)  (closes on 4/20/2012)
Multiple positions may be filled to work in the department's offices located in Alexandria, Falls Church, Reston and Fairfax. Conducts in-depth interviews to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of clients for public assistance programs to include SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Medicaid, and TANF. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0510

12-0511  Right of Way Agent/Property Analyst  (closes on 4/27/2012)
Negotiates acquisition of land rights and purchases of real property required for public improvement projects. Works independently and with teams in Capital Facilities, Stormwater Management and others. Serves as liaison between property owners, county staff and vendors. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0511

12-0512  Police Citizen Aide II  (closes on 4/13/2012)
Mason District Station, Annandale, Virginia. Inspects the workplace during each tour of duty to ensure that equipment is working properly and that no hazards exist. Monitors closed-circuit TV cameras and audible alarms for fire, burglary, emergency power, etc. Enters data into the computer-aided dispatch system regarding warrant and arrest checks, Division of Motor Vehicle listings, etc. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0512