Where the Jobs Are

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 January 16, 2012

 12-0002  Public Health Nurse III   (Closes 1/27/2012)

Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care Center. Provides clinical nursing services and supervision of older adults in the Adult Day Health Care setting in Mount Vernon. Assesses, monitors and provides health care to participants. Provides health teaching, counseling and support to participants and their caregivers. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0002

12-0003  Transportation Planner II  (Closes 2/3/2012)

Seeking highly motivated and experienced transit professional to oversee and coordinate the Fairfax Connector bus service delivery in Fairfax County, Virginia. Performs operational support activities ensuring that the service delivery functions of the Fairfax Connector are provided and maintained in accordance with contractual requirements, operating policies, procedures and standards. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0003

12-0006  Engineer IV   (Closes 1/27/2012)

Plans, coordinates and directs the scope, design and construction of capital renewal, improvement and repair projects. Supervises engineers, project managers and assistant project managers in the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects including but not limited to: HVAC, automation control, window replacement, and roof replacement work. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0006

12-0009  Transportation Planner III   (Closes 1/20/2012)

Seeking highly motivated and qualified transportation planner and/or traffic engineer to work on a wide range of transportation issues. Evaluates the transportation characteristics of development proposals, and identifies and pursues measures to address network impacts; leads interactions with staff, the development community, citizens, advisory groups, task forces, and elected officials; and prepares written reports and public presentations related to these assignments. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0009

12-0017  9-1-1 System Administrator   (Closes 2/10/2012)

Responsible for the overall successful operation and maintenance of the most mission-critical public safety application in Fairfax County, and the management information systems with which it integrates. Performs first-line troubleshooting and problem resolution for these systems. Oversees vendors delivering telephony services and maintenance to ensure the continual operation of all components of public safety communications. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0017

12-0020  Social Work Organizational and Staff Effectiveness Manager   (Closes 2/3/2012)

Provides vision and strategic direction while planning and managing department-wide organizational and staff effectiveness functions for a workforce of over 1,600 social service staff. Responsible for leading and overseeing implementation of organizational learning programs and strategies that support the transformation of social work and social service practice to improve service delivery outcomes. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0020

12-0021  Human Service Worker II  (Closes 1/27/2012)

Performs comprehensive assessment of medical, financial and or employment requirements to develop a plan of service to meet the client's needs. Advocates for and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, mental retardation, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance, skills training, medical services). Conducts in-depth interviews to determine and reassess eligibility of clients for financial or medical public assistance programs. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0021

12-0022  Human Service Worker III  (Closes 1/27/2012)

Responsibilities include determining and reassessing eligibility of clients for public assistance programs; performing employability assessment of economically disadvantaged family clients to aid in their effort to secure employment and achieve a self-supporting lifestyle. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0022

12-0023  Human Service Worker III   (Closes 1/27/2012)

Performs comprehensive assessment of medical, financial and/or employment requirements to develop a plan of service to meet the client's needs. Advocates for and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, mental retardation, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, financial assistance, skills training, medical services). To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0023

12-0024  Administrative Assistant III   (Closes 1/20/2012)

Manages information systems; prepares general correspondence; provides event and meeting support, fiscal management support and payroll support; maintains the office filing system; and performs general office administration duties. Customer service experience essential. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0024

12-0028  Senior Engineer III   (Closes 1/27/2012)

3 positions available. Serves as Project Manager and Construction Manager for the development of major wastewater treatment & collection projects. Negotiates & manages engineering design contracts, procurement and contract administration of construction contracts. Ensures that projects are executed within budgets and schedules. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0028

12-0039  Director of Environmental Health   (Closes 2/3/2012)

Seeking creative, self-directed, energetic, visionary professional to serve as Director for the Environmental Health Division (DEH). Environmental Health program areas include: food safety, onsite water and sewage, community health and safety, disease carrying insects, milk plant regulation, public swimming pools and other public establishments in a large urban county. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0039