Community Support Specialist (Management Analyst II)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine REC Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Part of the Park Operation's Support Services Branch, under the general supervision of the Business Analyst III, this position is responsible for managing the division's community engagement through the Volunteer and Mastenbrook Grant Programs. Part of the agency Volunteer Management Team, responsible for managing the division's volunteer program; matching volunteers to opportunities that arise throughout the county and year. Coordinates and attends volunteer events throughout the year. Manages the full life cycle of the Mastenbrook Grant Program, from inquiry to award and grant reimbursement. Communicating with both external and internal stakeholders. Develops and may present Mastenbrook Grant request to the Park Board for approval. Works on special project teams throughout the year. 

Note: Reports to Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035. 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with ability to flex time for occasional weekend and evening work required. Option to take county vehicle for site visits and events.

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are Grant program management, volunteer program management, and Communications. (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.) 

• Performs a wide range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
• Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
• Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, developing data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.;
• Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
• Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county
• departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
• Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
• Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data;
• Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.

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 the field related to the assigned functional area; plus, two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two plus years' experience managing and administering grant programs 
Two plus years' experience managing and administering volunteer programs 
Two plus years' experience creating presentation and presenting to governing boards or leadership teams.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Generally sedentary with walking and lifting up to  5lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.