Deputy County Executive - Health, and Human Services

Job Announcement

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.

Supervision is exercised over a large number of department directors.

The Deputy County Executive is an executive level position appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS), to oversee the administration of the Health, Housing and Human Services system (HHS). The HHS system is comprised of ten county agencies:
Department of Health, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Department of Family Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Department of Housing and Community Development, Park Authority, Public Library, and two special tax district community centers. The DCE also serves as the liaison to the Park Authority Board, the Library Board of Trustees, the Reston Community Center (RCC) Board, and the McLean Community Center (MCC) Board, ensuring effective coordination and communication between the BOS and county leadership.

The DCE also works with and builds capacity of non-governmental stakeholders (nonprofits, businesses, faith organizations, community groups) to develop, support, and deliver critical health, housing and human services. In addition, the DCE coordinates planning and service delivery with Fairfax County Public Schools, Public Safety, other county agencies, and nearly 30 related boards, authorities, and commissions.

The DCE is responsible for the general supervision and management of the system of programs, services and business affairs of the organization. Sets and executes the HHS mission as approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS). Works with the County Executive, BOS, agency directors and stakeholders in creating, resourcing and operationalizing a strategic direction for the HHS system. Provides leadership for the business, system, and service integration work through a person-centric framework.

Reviews progress and takes corrective action to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness. Identifies opportunities, risks and areas for improvement within the system. Provides leadership to implement change including the development and implementation of a performance-based approach across programs which builds upon existing efforts and identifies areas for performance monitoring and accountability throughout the system. Identifies and manages system priorities, including the implementation of the HHS strategic framework consistent with the Countywide Strategic Plan.

Leads staff in special initiatives to foster and cultivate innovative program approaches in our work.

• Develops, leads and executes the overall HHS vision and strategic direction for the HHS system consistent with the Countywide Strategic Plan; determines needs and priorities; establishes current and long-range plans; makes assignments to agency directors.
• Conducts regular leadership meetings to discuss system implications of new initiatives, service delivery, and operationalization of business processes; and ensures alignment and compliance with One Fairfax, a joint social and racial equity policy of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board.
• Understands and effectively conveys the concepts, philosophies and strategic direction of the HHS system to the BOS, staff, residents and partners.
• Directs planning, coordination and evaluation of HHS programs and policies to promote innovation and effective cross-system coordination.
• Establishes and monitors accountability processes; identifies areas for system improvements; and sponsors initiatives to improve services.
• Makes major management decisions affecting multi-agency…