Where the Jobs Are: Day Care Center Teacher, Laboratory Courier

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 March 26, 2012

 12-0294  Automotive Specifications Engineer

Researches and develops specifications for vehicles and specialized equipment for the county's fleet. Participates in the bid process and bid evaluation. Assesses impact of federal regulations on vehicles (e.g., noise, brakes, safety, fuel economy, air pollution). To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0294

12-0350  Youth Employment Case Manager

Multiple positions. Determines eligibility for employment and training programs under the Workforce Investment Act for at-risk teens and young adults from low-income situations, including youth offenders, young parents, out-of-school youth, youth with disabilities and foster care teens throughout Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0350

12-0359  Laboratory Courier

Drives a county van to transport lab specimens, boxes, medical records, and health department mail and supplies throughout the County in a safe and timely manner. Follows established schedule. Ensures exceptional customer service, efficient operations, and confidential handling of medical information. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0359

12-0363  Visitor Services Manager/Assistant Site Manager

Responsible for the management of historic objects and multiple historic structures and archeological sites. Serves as the Visitor Services Manager/Assistant Site Manager for a 650-acre cultural, natural and recreational park. Supervises the daily operations of visitor contact services including all revenue-generating interpretive programs. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0363

12-0364  Administrative Assistant III

Supports land transactions within Fairfax County. Receives and records land records documents from the public, verifies and indexes land records information into the court database, processes judgments and liens on property, staffs public information counter, and receives monies and prepares closeout reports of revenue received for the day. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0364

12-0365  Communications Specialist II

Oversees design, development, production, distribution, updating and inventory of public information materials, working with program staff, other county communicators, the county print shop, professional translators, and other resource staff, under the supervision of the DFS communications director. Coordinates video projects with Channel 16. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0365

12-0371  Engineer III

Provides thorough and timely engineering reviews of all site development plan review applications, including zoning development plans, preliminary plats, grading plans, public improvement plans, record plats, waivers, easements and other applicable development related documents to ensure compliance with county codes, ordinances, and policies. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0371

12-0372  Public Health Nurse II

Exciting opportunity for a nursing professional to work in the Adult Care Network Program, which provides case management services for older adults and adults with disabilities. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team that conducts Medicaid screenings and provides case management services. This is a field position with much of the time spent conducting assessments in the home; the use of county vehicles or mileage reimbursement is available. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0372

12-0370  Maintenance Crew Chief

CDL required. Oversees and participates in the work of an assigned athletic field maintenance crew or parks and mowing maintenance crew. Inspects and completes maintenance of athletic fields, irrigation systems or other park facilities and grounds to include mowing and snow removal. Removes litter and performs carpentry, construction, repair and painting of facilities as necessary. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0373

12-0375  Day Care Center Teacher I

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions, all located in the Employees' Child Care Center in the Pennino Building in Fairfax, Virginia. Plans and provides age-appropriate child care and educational programs for children enrolled in the Fairfax County Employees' Child Care Center. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0375

12-0376  Social Worker II

Performs Child Protective Services work from the Department's offices in Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church or Reston, Virginia. Conducts child abuse and neglect assessments/investigations; plans services; makes referrals to connect families with services; provides clinical casework intervention; monitors compliance with court orders; assesses risk and works to ensure the safety of children. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0376

12-0384  Kennel Attendant (jobshare)

Jobshare, morning only position. Schedule will be five mornings per week, 4 hours per day with weekends and holidays required. Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of kennels, cages, animal holding areas and other shelter areas. Ensures that water and food bowls are washed and refilled. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0384

12-0391  Senior Land Use Planner

Performs land use and urban design review of complex development applications for mixed use centers, such as Tysons Corner. Formulates and reviews special planning studies and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations to senior staff, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0391

12-0421  Chief, Building Maintenance Section

Works collaboratively with the Property Management Division staff to provide maintenance support to residential and commercial properties owned by DHCD and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Assists in the management of the General Maintenance team, which maintains 3000+ units located in Fairfax County. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0421