Where the Jobs Are: Pest Controller, Electrician, Senior Director

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 newly announced job opportunities with Fairfax County Government for the week of the week of January 9, 2012

 11-2779  Pest Controller  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

2 positions. Operates special truck-mounted equipment and light motorized equipment performing scheduled turf maintenance to athletic fields and other work as required. Operates, calibrates and maintains specialized pesticide and fertilizer application equipment, and turf renovation equipment. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2779

11-2785  Behavioral Health Nurse Supervisor  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Ensures 24-hour nursing coverage for the unit. Educates the multidisciplinary staff and consumers about medical issues, individually and in group and clinical sessions. Provides direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Nurses. Updates medical client's lists. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2785

11-2790  Correctional Technician  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Sorts, screens and delivers inmate mail. Separates inmate mail from staff mail. Uses computer location files to sort and label inmate mail for accurate distribution. Delivers, opens and searches inmate mail, taking appropriate action should the mail contain contraband or money. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2790

11-2809  Emergency/Mobile Crisis Unit Supervisor  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Seeking dynamic, clinically talented individual to supervise a large multidisciplinary Emergency Services team serving individuals with mental health/co-occurring disorders in psychiatric crisis. Must be schooled in all disability areas, and exhibit the creativity and flexibility needed to address the needs of at-risk, seriously mentally ill individuals in the community. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2809

11-2810  Clinical Psychologist (jobshare)  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Serves as the Director of the Postdoctoral Residency Program in Psychology. Supervises a portion of the psychological testing activities of postdoctoral psychology residents with a broad range of children, adolescents and adults. Supervises residents' clinical work with youth and families. Provides training in the theoretical foundations of the practice of psychology. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2810

11-2811  Intellectual Disability Specialist II  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Based in the Community Services Board Entry and Referral Services call center. Provides an initial point of contact for callers requesting mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disability services. Answers calls and conducts a clinical screening to determine presenting problem, requested service, risk level, residency, insurance status, and appropriateness for CSB services. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2811

11-2812  Project Coordinator  (Closes on 1/27/2012)

Serves as the county's senior appraiser. Provides professional land acquisition consultation in support of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' capital improvement objectives. Provides expert technical leadership in the development of land rights legal agreements between governmental agencies, and represents Fairfax County in determining appraisal requirements for acquisition of land rights. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2812

11-2813  Public Health Nurse III (jobshare)  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Monitors county and Health Department immunization rates. Addresses factors contributing to increased immunization rates as outlined in the Agency Immunization Improvement Plan. Ensures access to immunization services and follow-up, identifies missed vaccination opportunities, educates service providers and encourages private providers to utilize the Virginia Immunization Information System. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2813

11-2814  Senior Center Director  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Pimmit Hills Senior Center in Falls Church, Virginia. Manages, directs and monitors the planning, coordination, administration, marketing and evaluation of a multifunctional, diverse senior center. Develops and implements a community outreach plan that targets underserved populations to increase overall service delivery. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2814

12-0001  Planning Technician II  (Closes on 1/13/2012)

Performs technical duties related to the processing, review and approval of applications for Building Permits, Non-Residential Use Permits, Home Occupation Permits, and other applications as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Responds to citizen inquiries. Maintains a working knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0001

12-2816  Mental Health Supervisor/Specialist  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Emergency Services/Mobile Crisis Unit. Part of a multidisciplinary team serving individuals that are seriously mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, intellectually disabled and/or dually diagnosed, are in acute crisis, and are high risk. Provides specialized services such as assessment for temporary detention, evaluation for hospitalization and critical stress management. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-2816

12-2817  Electrician I  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Performs repairs, installation, alteration and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, and all other related work. Manages and participates in the operation and maintenance of the agency's electrical equipment, including lighting systems on the athletic fields, tennis courts and multi-use courts. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-2817

12-2818  Park Management Specialist I  (Closes on 1/20/2012)

Serves as the Park Authority's senior natural resource stewardship staff member. Provides policy recommendations, develops programs, secures funding and provides technical expertise to achieve the agency's natural resource stewardship mission. Manages multiple programs and projects and works independently to manage a challenging workload. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-2818