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Works as part of the Planning and Research Bureau. Directs staff and manages the PowerDMS program which houses both the CALEA and VLEPSC program standards, written directives, and proofs of compliance. The program also contains a CALEA mandated repository of Department General Orders (GO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other written directives. Directs staff on the uploading of all CALEA and VLEPSC mandated documentation. Directs and outlines processes and procedures for ongoing organization of employees within the PowerDMS system to ensure they receive the appropriate written directives for their position and are positioned in the proper supervisory chain of command. Provides troubleshooting for administrative and technical issues working with sworn and civilian members of Command Staff and Administrative Staff to provide reports of those under their command and the status of their policy and directive acknowledgements and provides assistance to address delinquent accounts (i.e. failure to acknowledge). Provides ongoing training for all PowerDMS users both in an on-boarding status and on-going training to keep department members informed of system enhancements and changes.

Note: The assigned functional area of this position is Criminal Justice, Compliance, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Program Management.

Illustrative Duties

(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 description.)

• Directs and manages long-term, large-scale, high-priority, sensitive programs/projects that are multi-disciplinary and involve multiple agencies;
  
• Manages a group of professionals engaged in diverse administrative and management support activities;
  
• Establishes and implements program policies, develop and manages the budget for designated programs;
  
• Ensures County programs reach the intended populations and targeted benefactors;
  Directs research and evaluation of trends in applicable areas of responsibility;
  
• Develops long- and short-term goals, objectives and solutions for division;
  
• Interfaces with central County staff departments (such as DMB, DHR, Finance, Purchasing and Supply Management) for seamless collaboration;
  
• Provides consultation on strategic planning, organizational development and redesign projects;
  
• Prepares for and presents to County Board of Supervisors (or Committee) regarding areas of expertise and responsibility.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(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 mission, goals, objectives, funding sources, organizational structure, workload, and staffing of the organizational unit or program to which incumbent is assigned;
  
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation;
  
• Extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements governing application of program funding, execution of program activities, and achievement of program outcomes;
  
• Knowledge of the legislative and executive decision making processes;
  
• Knowledge of the project management life cycle and its supporting phases;
  
• Ability to identify organizational problems, evaluate possible solutions, and select and implement the most advantageous course of action;
  
• Ability to identify and determine appropriate methods for gathering data;
  
• Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
  
• Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
  
• Ability to manage professional and paraprofessional employees including coaching, counseling, training, and evaluation.

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")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in fields related to the assigned functional areas; PLUS Five years of professional work experience within more than one of the assigned functional areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a sworn or civilian capacity serving in local or municipal law enforcement in supervisory, managerial, and/or analytical assignments.
• Experience interpreting and writing policy directives and other highly technical documents.
• Experience performing and managing a law enforcement agency's accreditation and reaccreditation process embracing state level standards.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents, store, track, manipulate, and analyze information.
• Experience performing policy benchmarking research through professional organization networks such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
• Ability to facilitate and lead internal and external subject matter experts in both standing and ad hoc work groups.
• Experience with PowerDMS.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and sit for long periods. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

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 status as a veteran 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. EEO/AA/TTY.