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Job Announcement
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The Fairfax County Health Department is the largest public health department in Virginia, serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds throughout Fairfax County, as well as the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Herndon, Vienna, and Clifton. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and quality of life for all in our community. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!
This position provides leadership and direction of procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable and policy compliance activities for the department's General Fund, federal and state grants, capital purchases, gift, and special revenue funds.
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This position work u
nder the supervision of the finance manager.
Note: Selected applicant may be eligible for telework up to two days per week after successful completion of a 1-year probationary period. The salary offered for this position may not exceed the midpoint of $113,758.11.
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Illustrative Duties
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(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 job description.)
Prepares or oversees the preparation of large, complex agency budget;
Oversees a group of financial staff performing complex work;
Assists the Fiscal Manager with development and annual compilation of the annual, quarterly, and carryover budgets;
Directs all budgeting, purchasing, and payment activities for a specialized area of grants management, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or financial operation;
Assists in the development and implementation of fiscal management and accounting procedures for the agency;
Maintains financial policies and procedures and has direct oversight of audits;
Coordinates and oversees audit processes;
Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State and County regulations and procedures.
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Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of governmental budgeting and financial management;
Thorough knowledge of intergovernmental financial management, grant management and contract management;
Ability to plan and implement activities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources.
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Employment Standards
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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 either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, four years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.
CERTIFICATES
AND LICENSES REQUIRED
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CPR (Required within 60 days)
AED (Required within 60 days)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Flexible work schedule dependent on department needs. May work overtime/comp time as approved by supervisor to meet the operations needs during peak financial periods throughout the year.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five or more years of experience supervising both individual contributors and supervisory staff in a financial setting.
- Seven or more years of experience in a position with responsibility for planning and overseeing execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, and general accounting activities in a local government setting.
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning information systems with integrated budget, accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Fairfax County Government
$85,318.48 - $142,197.95 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
Apr 19, 2025