Staff Aide - Communications and Policy (Administrative Aide)

Job Announcement

Works within the office of Fairfax County Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer. This staffer is expected to be a motivated self-starter who is comfortable multi-tasking. Duties will include, among others:

• Manages portfolio consisting of Health and Human Services and Libraries, and assists with Land Use and Environment
• Drafts and edits the weekly newsletter addressing news and issues relevant to Fairfax County with a focus on the district, including updates from Board of Supervisors meetings and decisions
• Manages social media accounts and other communications vehicles and responsible for growing audience and engagement on social media and other similar platforms
• Creates content, including graphics, reels, captions, and videos, for Social Media accounts and other communications
• Managing supervisor official webpage
• Drafts press releases, talking points, presentations, and board matters
• Provides constituent services on various issues as needed and serve as liaison to residents, community groups, county departments and state/federal agencies.
• Drafts policy memos, letters, briefing materials, and constituent correspondence
• Attends stakeholder meetings as needed (mix of virtual and in-person meetings.)
• Acts as staff supervisor at events, as needed
• Researches issues of interest to the district and provide written and/or oral updates to the Supervisor
• Assist with events
• Performs the duties of a notary public
• In all areas, follows the core principles of the office: always acting with respect, sound judgement, discretion, responsiveness, thoughtfulness, proactiveness, and inclusiveness.
• In all areas, the ability to work outside of normal business hours, as required
• Fulfills duties in a prompt manner
• Other duties as assigned
• Supports evening and weekend events as needed.

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") Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, pre-law, public policy, public administration, or 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in communications, political science, policy analysis, public administration, constituent services, or similar line of work.
• Experience with video editing applications and graphic design applications such as Adobe Suite or Canva or other similar applications
• Experience with Microsoft Suite tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copyediting and proofreading ability.
• Experience creating content for social media and maintaining social media accounts
• Experience tackling complex issues through research and analysis and ability to present said research in a streamlined and coherent manner, either verbally or in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with constituents and staff.
• Experience working with constituents and community stakeholders
• Experience demonstrating judgment, discretion, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to research, understand, and explain laws, regulations, and policies including those related to governing local government operations.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software.
• Experience in portfolio areas

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position will require use of a vehicle and ability to drive to attend events outside of the office; may require lifting up to 20 pounds. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. View email address on click.appcast.io EEO/AA/TTY.

Benefits

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 (Download PDF reader) 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