September 2021 Jobs: FCDOT (Multiple)

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Salary:  $81,571.98 – $135,952.96 Annually
 
Job Type:  FT Salary W BN
 
Job Number:  21-02069
 
Closing:  10/22/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
 
Location:  FAIRFAX (EJ03), VA
 
Department:  Transportation
 
Pay Grade:  S31
 
Posting Type:  Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Leads the Marketing and Communications Section in the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. Reports to the agency Deputy Director and is part of the leadership team of the Department. Provides strategic counsel to the leadership team and participates in department-wide decision making. Leads department’s media relations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance, and risk, crisis and emergency communications. Serves as official spokesperson for the department. Fosters partnerships at the local, state and regional level and coordinates with other County agencies, transportation partners and members of the media. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. Responds as essential personnel during emergencies and is part or the Fairfax County Emergency Support Function (ESF) 15 – External Affairs as well as Regional ESF-15. Supervises a team of 14, with three direct reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develops and oversees the implementation of policies, procedures and strategic plans for the Section to achieve agency goals and objectives. 
  • Manages professional staff who provide public relations, marketing, communications and public engagement support to all divisions of the agency.
  • Oversees the Fairfax County Commuter Services team, programs, and marketing and outreach strategy in support of the County’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) goals.
  • Coordinates with agency leadership to ensure standard communications, marketing and public affairs policies and procedures are followed throughout the agency, especially pertaining to the dissemination of public information, FOIA compliance, and conducting community outreach and engagement.
  • Oversees staff who manage outreach programs for FCDOT, including the Fairfax County Free Student Bus Pass Program.

Functional areas: transportation, local government public relations or public administration, media relations, or communications

 

Employment Standards

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 fields related to the assigned functional areas; PLUS Five years of professional work experience within more than one of the assigned functional areas.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver’s license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies). Occasional overtime, evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and to meet deadlines.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in communication, journalism, public administration, political science, or related field.
  • Two or more years of managerial/supervisory experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of the principles of public administration and public relations as applied to local government operations.
  • Knowledge and expertise in media relations. Experience with drafting responses to media inquiries. Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the media regarding content, format, and timing of official releases.
  • Experience responding to or coordinating responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
  • Knowledge and expertise in crisis communication planning and implementation.
  • Knowledge and expertise in providing digital, online and social media communications for local, state or federal government agencies.
  • Experience marketing transportation programs or services. Familiarity with multi-modal transportation, especially transit planning and operations.
  • Experience in managing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write for multiple media formats and conduct public presentations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, the press, and County employees.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with boards, elected officials and other senior officials.
  • Ability to lead and manage a staff to meet departmental objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature; however, employee may be required to do some walking, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds in weight.  All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

Salary:  $69,407.31 – $115,678.37 Annually
 
Job Type:  FT Salary W BN
 
Job Number:  21-02054
 

Closing:  10/22/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

 
Location:  FAIRFAX (EJ03), VA
 
Department:  Transportation
 
Pay Grade:  S27
 
Posting Type:  Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The Coordination and Funding Division of Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking a Senior Planner with experience in regional partnerships and funding. Performs transportation agency liaison duties, budgeting, and capital project programming related to financial transactions. Manages the county’s relationship with one or more of the following commissions, boards, authorities and/or jurisdictions: Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), Transportation Planning Board (TPB), Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and other local jurisdictions. Coordinates issues with staff and officials of these bodies, often through technical committees. Pursues transportation funding opportunities from various funding sources and ensures compliance with related requirements. Analyzes transportation policy issues and prepares recommendations for staff and elected officials. Prepares written documents and gives oral presentations for elected officials, citizens, public agencies, and private entities.

Specific duties include:

  • Provides technical input and recommendations for regional agencies such as: the NVTC, VRE, MWCOG, TPB, and NVTA;
  • Meets with representatives from DRPT, VDOT, VRE and other county and regional organizations to develop policy and agreements on service levels and coordinating efforts;
  • Analyzes performance of a major transportation program and develops and implements strategies for improvement;
  • Facilitates interagency coordination on projects;
  • Performs detailed analyses and evaluations of the transportation impacts of major development projects;
  • Prepares, presents and discusses reports and findings with citizens, other agencies and officials;
  • As subject matter expert, provides guidance to staff, citizens, and officials on procedural and policy matters;
  • Provides input on fiscal requirements for capital improvement and strategic planning for long-range County, regional and statewide transportation needs;
  • Assists in securing funding for transportation capital and operating projects.

 

Employment Standards

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 civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus four years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver’s license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in two or more of the following areas, one of which must be strong analytical, verbal and writing skills, with experience in giving presentations:

  • Strong analytical, verbal and writing skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations;
  • Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with government officials and members of peer groups, citizen’s groups, and the public.
  • Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including citizen’s groups, community, county, and state officials.
  • Knowledge of the principles and methods of transportation/transit funding;
  • Ability to pursue grants and help develop funding strategies;
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of transportation/transit regulation, planning, forecasting, and analysis;
  • Experience analyzing transportation and policy issues at the state or federal level;
  • Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
  • Thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software;
  • General knowledge of transportation planning/analysis software, finance, and budgeting;
  • Works independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction.
  • Ability to manage complex projects independently or to serve as team leader; 
  • Ability to independently conduct complex transportation/transit studies and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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. EEO/AA/TTY.

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees’ Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

For additional details please visit the County’s benefits webpage.
 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

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