Organization: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Salary: $44,000.00 - $59,000.00 annually, negotiable and commensurate with education and experience.
Location: Fairfax County, VA
Staff Aide (1 of 2)
Northern Virginia local government official seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Staff Aide. The Staff Aide supports the Board of Supervisors Member's efforts to serve as an advocate for the jurisdiction's neighborhoods, solve problems for constituents, develop policy initiatives, and effectively manage county government.
The Staff Aide helps constituents by facilitating their access to services, ensuring that issues are resolved by the appropriate office, acting as a liaison to government offices and organizations, or locating requested information. This position will include a focus on working with neighborhoods and community associations. The applicant must be willing to attend public meetings on behalf of the elected official (COVID-19 precautions will be observed) and develop relationships with homeowners associations, civic associations, and community groups.
Experience with public service, previous work in the community, and ties to Fairfax County are highly desirable.
Responsibilities include responding to constituent requests, managing a portfolio of issue areas, interacting with state and county agencies and organizations, and more. Ability to listen to constituents' concerns and ascertain their needs, and to work diligently to resolve issues, is essential.
While expertise in these areas is not a prerequisite, the position may include work on issues such as compliance with county code, roads and traffic, public works, schools, and public safety.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to NovaGovtJob@gmail.com with "Staff Aide (1)" in the subject line. Female, minority, veteran, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Staff Aide (2 of 2)
Northern Virginia local government official seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Staff Aide. The Staff Aide supports the Board of Supervisors Member's efforts to serve as an advocate for the jurisdiction's neighborhoods, solve problems for constituents, develop policy initiatives, and effectively manage county government.
The Staff Aide helps constituents by facilitating their access to services, ensuring that issues are resolved by the appropriate office, acting as a liaison to government offices and organizations, or locating requested information. This position will include a focus on human services with special attention to the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault.
An additional focus of this position, while the pandemic continues, is helping to connect those who are impacted by COVID-19 to services through county agencies and our nonprofit partners.
Experience with public service, previous work in the community, advocacy for the above areas of focus, and ties to Fairfax County are highly desirable.
Responsibilities include responding to constituent requests, managing a portfolio of issue areas, interacting with state and county agencies and organizations, and more. Ability to listen to constituents' concerns and ascertain their needs, and to work diligently to resolve issues, is essential.
While expertise in these areas is not a prerequisite, the position may include work on issues such as health care, taxes, aging, disability services, and the Arts. The Staff Aide will develop relationships with entities such as government offices, nonprofit organizations, and other community groups.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to NovaGovtJob@gmail.com with "Staff Aide (2)" in the subject line. Female, minority, veteran, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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