Job Announcement

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

Under the supervision of Engineering Technician II in the Technical Services Branch of the Building Division, provide inspection support for residential and commercial construction and requests for residential use permits. Accepts and analyses certifications from third-party inspection companies for compliance with the Virginia Construction Code Accepts and analyses test data. Conducts research on related permits to determine validity of permit holder and requested inspection-type. Resolves issues and coordinates permits status to facilitate inspections and occupancy. Supports inspector’s emergency operations and safety programs. Serves as intermediary between office and inspectors. Coordinates with outside agencies and utilities to ensure compliant certification submissions and to facilitate parallel inspections. Works directly with the HR/Payroll administrative staff to assist the building division with registering staff members for required exams and to be a point of contact for all certification requirements. A key responsibility is delivering timely and effective customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels, with staff offering expertise to address real-time inquiries.

Note: The assigned functional areas for this position include general administration, inspection support, human resources, customer service, and operations.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and three years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license. 

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience in customer service and/or administrative support.
• Experience in provisions of Building Code.
• At least one (1) year of experience in Building Construction Related Industry.
• At least one (1) year of experience in permitting software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and inwriting. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings in various locations and make presentations to countystaff. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending and carrying items under 25 pounds in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314.  [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

Benefits

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
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

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

Supplemental Questions

01

This job is a promotional opportunity open to current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees only. Are you an employee of either one? (If not, please understand that you cannot be considered for this position.)

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

03

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

04

Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not Applicable

05

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s) of general administration, inspection support, human resources, customer service, and/or operations do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience applying provisions of the Building Code?

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of equivalent experience do you have in building construction related industry?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

10

How many years of full-time customer service and/or office administrative support experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

11

How many years of experience do you have in permitting software such as FIDO or PLUS?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

12

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of Continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Fairfax County

Address

12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270








Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone

703–324–3311

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm