Where the Jobs Are

Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of Nov. 7, 2011

Newly announced job opportunities with Fairfax County Government for the week of November 7, 2011

 11-2490  Public Health Nurse II   (closes 11/18/2011)

Mount Vernon District Office with the School Health Program. Provides a variety of community health services in the school community using a multidisciplinary approach. Services and interventions include outreach, case finding, health promotion, education, case management and disease prevention to clients, families and communities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2490

11-2491  Probation Counselor I   (closes 11/11/2011)

Work is performed on a secure residential living unit of the Juvenile Detention Center, providing program services for adolescent males and females. Provides in-depth counseling to detainees on such diverse topics as substance abuse, crisis intervention, mental health and conflict resolution. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2491

11-2493  Administrative Assistant II  (closes 11/11/2011)

Performs receptionist functions for the agency. Types a variety of forms and correspondence. Screens incoming intake calls using predefined variables established by management. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2493

11-2496  Probation Supervisor II   (closes 11/18/2011)

Director of the Court Services Division (CSD) of the General District Court; and the Grant Project Director for the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act Grant and the Pretrial Services Act Grant. Directs and supervises all aspects of daily operations in the delivery of services in the CSD’s four units: Pretrial Evaluation Unit, Supervision Unit, Administrative Unit, and Volunteer/Intern Unit. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2496

11-2498  Engineer IV  (closes 11/18/2011)

Plans, coordinates and directs the design and construction of capital renewal, improvement and repair projects. Oversees and tracks the county's utility consumption for over 190 buildings with an annual energy budget exceeding $8 million per year. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2498

11-2499  Senior Maintenance Worker (closes 11/18/2011)

Three positions to be filled. Participates in a work crew engaged in a variety of maintenance activities including concrete work, basic masonry and carpentry tasks, and basic storm sewer maintenance and construction work. Leads a work crew and engages in manual labor as necessary. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2499

11-2502  Engineering Technician III     (closes 11/18/2011)

Performs responsible technical engineering work including support of maintenance programs such as stormwater management, low-impact development practices, storm drainage systems, flood control dams, and transportation facilities. Performs and/or reviews field inspections for stormwater management facilities and storm drainage systems. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2502

11-2504  Electrician I     (closes 11/18/2011)

Performs general repair and maintenance of the electrical systems in county buildings, including troubleshooting and repairing live electrical circuits, working with voltages from 12 volts AC to 600 volts AC, and repairing all types of lighting systems used in commercial and industrial environments at heights up to 50 feet. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2504

11-2507  General Building Maintenance Worker I   (closes 11/18/2011)

Performs carpentry tasks and other maintenance related tasks to include HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc. Works under the direction of a journeyman-level tradesman performing installation and repair of systems furniture, renovation of buildings, repair of roof systems. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2507

11-2508  General Building Maintenance Worker I     (closes 11/18/2011)

Works independently and/or as part of a team that performs general maintenance and repair work tasks. Performs a variety of trade skills including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, carpentry. Assists in repair, preparation and preventive maintenance for vacant units. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2508

11-2510  Automotive Mechanic I     (closes 11/18/2011)

Performs journey-level skilled work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment. Performs related work as required. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2510

11-2513  Mental Health Supervisor/Specialist      (closes 11/18/2011)

Exciting opportunity to join multidisciplinary team at Woodburn Place, a 16-bed, short-term residential crisis stabilization unit that serves individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders who are in psychiatric crisis. Services include: crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, case management, medication management. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2513

11-2516  Program Manager     (closes 11/18/2011)

Duties include providing daily operation and oversight of a group home serving adults with intellectual disabilities. Supervises seven or more direct care staff. Must be able to work with a diverse staff population. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2516

11-2520  Administrative Assistant III     (closes 11/11/2011)

Serves as part of the Land Records team in support of various land transactions within Fairfax County. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2520

11-2521  Senior Maintenance Worker     (closes 11/18/2011)

Reports to 1410 Hunter Mill Road in Vienna, Virginia each morning, and is then sent to daily work sites. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field maintenance crew or parks/mowing maintenance crew, performing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks. May be required to supervise crews. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2521

11-2522  Heavy Equipment Operator      (closes 11/18/2011)

Multiple positions located at the I-95 Landfill in Lorton. Operates a variety of heavy construction-type equipment to include rubber tire loader, track machines, backhoe, and road grader. Also drives a semi-tractor trailer truck. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2522

11-2523  Athletic Field Maintenance Crew Leader     (closes 11/18/2011)

Class "A" CDL or CDL Instruction Permit required. Reports each morning to 4501 Brookfield Corporate Drive in Chantilly, and then is sent to daily work sites. Oversees and participates in the work of an athletic field maintenance crew. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2523

11-2524  Senior Center Director     (closes 11/18/2011)

Lewinsville Senior Center. Plans, implements, manages, and evaluates outcome-based recreational activities, education programs, community service projects, volunteer programs, health and wellness programs, and special events for seniors. Hires, trains and supervises Senior Center staff and volunteers. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2524

11-2525  Social Worker II     (closes 11/18/2011)

Works from the department's South County office in Alexandria, Virginia as part of a comprehensive adult services program. Conducts investigations in response to reports of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of the elderly and incapacitated adults to include institutional investigations. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2525

11-9015  Firefighter/EMT     (closes 11/18/2011)

Responds to fire alarms and other emergency and non-emergency calls to protect life and property. Performs skilled work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-9015

11-9023  Firefighter/Medic     (closes 11/18/2011)

Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; combats, extinguishes and prevents fires; drives emergency apparatus, including a life support unit; participates in rescue extrication operations and provides emergency medical care to the sick, requiring Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-9023