Deputy County Executive – Safety and Security

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Under general direction of the County Executive, the incumbent of this class serves at the pleasure of the County Executive in accordance with the Virginia Code Ann. §15.2-807, 15.2-808, and 15.2-809, and is subject to appointment by the County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Fairfax County Code 3-1-12(1)(a). The incumbent of this class is empowered to act for or on behalf of the County Executive and in the absence of the County Executive is responsible for directing the operations of the government.

• Advises the Board of Supervisors and County Executive on strategic initiatives and operational matters.
• Implements the policies established by the Board of Supervisors across assigned departments.
• Provides executive oversight of the operations and administration of assigned departments.
• Reports to the County Executive on the performance, administration, and emerging issues affecting assigned departments.
• Leads budget development and oversight by reviewing departmental budget requests and amendments, evaluating fiscal impacts, and providing recommendations to the County Executive and Board of Supervisors.
• Directs the recruitment and selection of department heads, recommends appointments to the County Executive and Board of Supervisors; and fosters professional and executive leadership development through training and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.
• Champions the County's Strategic Plan and One Fairfax initiative, promoting organizational alignment, collaboration, and accountability across departments.
• Represents the County before the Board of Supervisors, public safety partners, community organizations, and the public on policies and issues, as well as ongoing initiatives.
• Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; serves as the county’s representative to committees and community organizations concerned with improvements in public safety and departmental public relations.
• Attends work groups, public meetings, hearings, conferences, committee meetings, and Board of Supervisor meetings.
• Maintains strategic relationships with public safety organizations and professional groups, and represents the County on local, state, and national public safety task forces and initiatives.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; plus eight years of progressively responsible managerial experience in a local, state, or federal government, or in the non-profit or the private sectors, to include at least five years of experience at the senior or department director level.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

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Not applicable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate has knowledge, experience and demonstrable success in the following:

• Education equivalent to completion of a master's degree program with major course work in public administration, business administration or related field.
• Extensive public administration experience in an administrative or operational capacity, specifically a broad background in managing complex organizations as well as extensive, in-depth senior or executive-level experience directing county, city or public safety operations.
• Demonstrated ability to direct a large organization and its staff with integrity in the face of pressure and adversity.
• Demonstrated political sensitivity in dealing with elected officials, community, staff, and media.
• Ability to create and maintain a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diverse opinions and recognizes leadership from every chair.
• Experience with…