Land Use Aide (Administrative Aide)

Independently performs a variety of constituent casework and administrative duties, as well as special projects for a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Handles topical areas including land use, planning and zoning, code compliance, stormwater, watershed and stream restoration, recycling and solid waste, trees, special projects and other duties as requested.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage, support, and interact with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Includes community and relationship building and provides an opportunity to grow and learn about local government and land use in one of the fastest growing areas on the east coast. Duties are performed under general direction.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and education.

TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter to mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.gov with "Land Use Aide" in the subject line.

• Coordinates internal and external communication and reviews of local land use applications, including rezonings and site-specific amendments to the Comprehensive Plan;
• Supports the ongoing study and review of the Comprehensive Plan; supports coordination of land-use policy updates
• Works closely with members of the community affected by and/or interested in land use planning and zoning;
  
• Coordinates interactions between county staff and residents on stormwater and stream restoration projects;
• Engages, supports and interacts with people of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities, communities, interests and challenges;
• Researches, organizes and maintains land use and other materials for board members and staff;
• Drafts and/or edits written materials, such as correspondence and summaries of information for public dissemination;
• Assists in planning various aspects of special projects and essential programs, to include scheduling and coordinating meetings;
• Maintains logs, journals, files, and other permanent board and legislative records;
• Sets up, monitors, records, and provides staff assistance for community meetings and events, including evening or weekend hours on a regular basis;
• Maintains an e-mail list for electronic dissemination of materials;
• Files, copies, and maintains records.
  

• Ability to collect, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data;
• understand and explain laws, regulations and policies governing local government operations;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with constituents and land use applicants;
• organize and prioritize work assignments;
• use and understand common database, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in urban planning, political science, public policy, public administration, business administration, communications, English, or a related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. Due to the scope and responsibilities associated with the position, the appointee must be willing and able to work some evening and weekend hours. Resident of the Mount Vernon District or southeastern portion of Fairfax County or willing to locate to the area shortly after employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in local government and knowledgeable of the legislative process.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and quickly change priorities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing with Customer Relationship Management Software.
• Experience working with members of the public on community issues.
• Experience with land use and zoning laws and application a plus.

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.