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Posted: 07-Nov-24
Location: Reston, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Internal Number: 24-02606
Oversees customer service delivery, and facilities development, maintenance and utilization. Also oversees development, implementation and utilization of agency technology/management information systems.
Responsible for administrative and capital project planning and execution strategies; implementation of technology and related software to assure Reston Community Center (RCC) administrative functions comply with all applicable county, state and federal financial and security requirements; and assures that customer services are delivered in effective, efficient and reliable formats, with friendly, respectful and supportive service practices. Assures the continuity of RCC operations for facilities, management information systems and customer service desks and internet portals. Works under the minimal supervision of the Executive Director.
Salary: The selected applicant's starting salary rate will not exceed the midpoint ($129,591.49) of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation;
- Knowledge of project management and capital project oversight functions;
- Knowledge of agency wide management information systems;
- Knowledge of the budgetary process;
- Knowledge of data-informed strategic planning principles and best practices;
- Ability to plan and administer seasonal and ongoing cultural, recreational, and social programs;
- Ability to plan and administer facility maintenance and repair projects;
- Ability to work effectively with a Board of Governors, employees, citizen groups, and other County agencies;
- Ability to effectively train and supervise a professional level staff;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, or a closely related field; plus four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in diversified recreational or cultural programs, including two years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a large recreational or cultural facility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment and initiative.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Seven years of progressive leadership experience.
- Experience overseeing complex capital projects with project management responsibility.
- Experience leading business systems transitions.
- Ability to present to and conduct public meetings.
- Experience with strategic planning and team-building.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and managing competitive environments to increase participation in public recreation, cultural and social offerings.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, credit check, and Child Protective Services Registry check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to do walking, standing, bending, carrying (items weighing up to 20 pounds). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.