Fairfax County Government

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to provides safe, affordable homes for the residents of Fairfax County; and assists the disabled and senior members of our community.. Schedules job interviews, serves as test proctor, prepares interview packets and conducts reference checks when needed.. For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, click here.. You also can view here the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report which represents a high-level overview of many of the substantial developments we have undertaken and the impact of our work within the community and in the lives of the residents who have been served through these efforts.. The Department of Housing and Community Development is committed to the One Fairfax Policy by intentionally considering equity when making policies, delivering programs and services, considering diverse ideas and perspectives, and communicating with transparency in the decision-making processes.

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Job Announcement The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to provides safe, affordable homes for the residents of Fairfax County; and assists the disabled and senior members of our community. Through our efforts nearly 20,000 people live in stable environments, including teachers, first responders and nurses who serve our county every day. Through our outreach, non-profit partners are able to join in this effort and provide necessary care for people with special needs. And with our assistance many people are able to purchase their first home. Join our team to create safe, stable, inclusive, quality affordable homes in our community. Make a difference - come and work for us! Provides administrative support to the Rental Assistance Division. Duties include: <ul><li>Processes criminal background and credit checks. </li><li>Composes, updates, and proofs routine correspondence. </li><li>Prepares voucher briefing material. </li><li>Monitors and maintains and overall calendar for the Division. </li><li>Schedules job interviews, serves as test proctor, prepares interview packets and conducts reference checks when needed. </li><li>Schedules staff trainings and meetings, assists staff with completing forms (mileage), prepares staff meeting agendas, pays monthly invoice for SafeRent and reconciles monthly Equifax invoice. </li><li>Answers phones, including TTY machine, distributes incoming mail and faxes. </li><li>Provides general information regarding assisted housing programs, directs calls to appropriate staff, takes messages when necessary. </li><li>Ensures that files are maintained and archived correctly in accordance with state and federal regulations. </li><li>Supervises temporary staff hired for specific administrative functions such as historic scanning of files into the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). </li><li>Trains new employees on how to do on-line time and services as the primary timekeeper for the division. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Note: The assigned functional areas of the position are general administrative support, office management, records/file management, and/or customer service. Working for Fairfax County Government offers a culture of well-being that empowers, educates, and engages employees and promotes a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Watch these videos to learn more – <ul><li>Click here to watch a video on Working for Fairfax County Government</li><li>Click here to watch a video on benefits offered by Fairfax County Government </li></ul>For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, click here . You also can view here the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report which represents a high-level overview of many of the substantial developments we have undertaken and the impact of our work within the community and in the lives of the residents who have been served through these efforts. The Department of Housing and Community Development is committed to the One Fairfax Policy by intentionally considering equity when making policies, delivering programs and services, considering diverse ideas and perspectives, and communicating with transparency in the decision-making processes. Click here to learn more about the One Fairfax policy. () 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") 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). 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: <ul><li>Experience developing filing systems. </li><li>Experience providing front-line customer service. </li><li>Ability to make complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties. </li><li>Experience supervising multiple administrative functions including records management and receptionist duties. </li><li>Experience analyzing short-term administrative needs of a unit. </li><li>Ability to independently compose original correspondence such as replies to non-technical requests for review and signature of the Division Director. </li><li>Experience auditing record management procedures. </li><li>Experience reviewing administrative procedures and training staff on procedures</li><li>Advanced skills using Microsoft Word and Excel. </li></ul>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent is required to frequently move about to perform office work such as accessing files, attending meetings, making presentations, operating general office equipment, and performing other essential job duties; may be required to move items up to approximately 15 pounds in weight. Ability to read information on a computer monitor; effectively communicate; operate keyboard-driven equipment and computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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