Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a HR Generalist II to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Performs full-performance, professional human resources work to include a variety of HR duties. Exercises considerable independent judgment operates with a high degree of autonomy to troubleshoot and solve complex issues and apply systemic solutions to human capital business problems. Serves are the program lead for all workforce planning, employee relations and performance management issues, and as such must advise senior Park Authority leadership and individual employees on complex regulatory and workplace concerns. Provides strategic services, support, and counsel to the Park Authority's employees. Supports other human resource program and initiatives, to include the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, position management, employee development and training, employee communications, safety and risk management, human capital project management, and countywide liaison functions.

Note: This position may be underfilled as a Human Resources Generalist I (S22); the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Illustrative Duties

• Provides managers with guidance on employment, employee relations and other HR issues;
• Makes recommendations and revisions to departmental HR policies & procedures;
• Gathers, tracks and analyzes HR metrics, reports, and plans;
• Manages on-boarding, exit interviews, and other HR-related departmental programs;
• May supervise clerical and/or paraprofessional personnel in HR-related matters.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources administration and management principles and practices;
• Ability to perform a variety of increasingly complex work in human resources;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and store, manipulate, analyze and present information;
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

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 human resource management, public administration, or a related field; plus two years of professional-level human resources experience.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be underfilled as a Human Resources Generalist I (Grade S22); $56,957.47- $94,929.54 ). The employment standards for the Human Resources Generalist I are: 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 human resource management, public administration, or a related field.

Applicants hired at the Human Resources Generalist I will be non-competitively promoted to the Human Resources Generalist II level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement.

Note: Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Human Resources Generalist II within two years of the job announcement's closing date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as an entry level human resources generalist.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• HR Certification a plus (PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with human resources information systems.
• Experience providing consultation on employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail, problems solving skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and child protective services registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.