Position Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an Administrative Management Specialist for the Parks and Natural Resources Division to provide administrative and operational support, including the management of small and long-term County programs, services, projects, and/or contracts.
Specific duties include:
- Assists with development of projects, services guidelines, and program design and planning;
- Conducts site visits/inspections, analyzes issues and problems, documents findings, and makes recommendations for solutions;
- Prepares draft project recommendations, policy solutions, reports, memos, responses to GRAMs, and executive summaries;
- Evaluates projects, programs, and services for trends and patterns, including recommending changes to ensure efficient delivery of services;
- Develops trainings and informational outreach programs, events, and/or presentations, including teaching classes and workshops in a specialty area;
- Develops and oversees the preparation of grant proposals and identifying sources of funds;
- Manages service documentation to ensure approval for new services and continued authorization requests;
- Supports emergency weather events by coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate timekeeping; and
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration or related field; and
- Some experience providing administrative support, public administration, general public policy research, or a related field.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Working in the public sector;
- Project/program management; and
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, GIS/Mapping, Cartegraph, and/or work order systems.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, and maintain a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of their driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant’s driving record.
Additional Information
Work hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with teleworking options. Weekend work is required periodically and will be scheduled based on a rotating cycle. This position is c onsidered essential, employee is required to work during emergencies, and be available for immediate callback for snow emergencies.
The official job title is Management Specialist.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give “see resume” as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave : Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance : Three group health insurance plans are offered – a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance : A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee’s age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement : The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree (or higher)
02
Please indicate if you have experience in any of the following:
- Working in the Public Sector
- Administrative support, public administration, and general public policy research, or related field
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, GIS/Mapping, Cartograph, and work order systems
- Project/Program Management
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have providing administrative support, including project management, supporting managers, creating reports, and/or assisting with presentations/trainings? If not applicable, write N/A
- None
- 6 months but less than one year
- 1 year but less than 2
- 2 years or more
04
Describe your experience providing administrative support, including project management, supporting managers, creating reports, and/or assisting with presentations/trainings? If not applicable, write N/A
Required Question
Agency Arlington County
Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511
Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Phone 703-228-3500
Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/