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Re sto n Tow n Center — P O SIT I O N AVAI L AB LE — Planning and Development Director Apply by June 17, 2022Fairfax County is expansive, prosperous, anddynamic–and has the distinction of being the largestlocality in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It isimmediately west of the nation’s capital. The G e o rge Wa sh i ng to n 's Mo u nt Ver n o n E st ateShenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains lie anhour to the west and three hours to the east is theAtlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City,MD
The County itself is an attractive area characterized bygently rolling hills, tree-lined streets, and friendlyengaging people. Its variety of housing, great schools,and access to numerous attractions make it a popularplace to live. Many of its residents have migrated herefrom other parts of the country and, indeed, the world,making it diverse and welcoming. It is simply awonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family. Ifthat is not enough, the entire region, from Washington,D.C. to Maryland and all of Northern Virginia arewithin easy access and provide incredibleopportunities to further enrich one’s knowledge andinterests
CIT Y MANAGER | v CRESCENT CIT Y, FLORIDA 1 Living in Fairfax County is very special. As D ull e s I nter nati o nal A i r p o r t noted, residents are diverse, warm and friendly
Crime is low–the County is ranked in the 99th percentile for safety according to Crimegrade
The public school system, with 190,000 students, is the 11th largest in the country and its schools are superb. This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked one of the County's high schools in the top10 public high schools in the country and six others in the top 500. A wide variety of housing exists in the County at varying price points. According to Realtor.com, the median sold home price as of March 2022 is $675,000
Shopping and dining opportunities are plentiful. While many unique stores, Wo l f Tr ap - Fi l en e Center restaurants, and centers dot the County, Tysons Corner Center is probably the most well-known venue, along with Tyson’s Galleria, Springfield Town Center, and Fair Oaks Mall. Outstanding dining opportunities are simply far too many to mention. Needless to say, the Washington Metropolitan Area is the place for a foodie
The area is a cultural mecca. Nearby are the world renowned Smithsonian Museums (Natural History, Air and Space, National Museum of African American Art and Culture, and the National Gallery of Art, to name but a few) as well as the Kennedy Center (which presents over 2,500 events each year) Numerous other highly regarded theaters, art galleries, and museums call the area home. The National Zoo is a special place and enjoyable for those of all ages
Within Fairfax County, you will find the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, where you can sit under a covered pavilion or on the lawn and enjoy both legends and chart-2 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia toppers in every genre. EagleBank Arena and the Center for the Baltimore Orioles, the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’sArts on George Mason University’s campus host numerous Washington Mystics and NHL’s Washington Capitals
concerts and shows. Summer concert series are held in multiplevenues throughout the County on various nights and local Visitors and residents have many travel options. This includesfestivals include the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, the three airports: Dulles International Airport, Reagan NationalInternational Children’s Festival, and the annual Film Festival at Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. InGeorge Mason University. addition, Amtrak traverses the County, connecting it to major U.S. destinations. Washington, D.C., Annapolis and the Port ofPopular activities in the great outdoors include traversing the Baltimore offer cruises and sailing options on the Potomac RiverPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, exploring the 52-acre and Chesapeake Bay
Hidden Oaks Nature Center in the Annandale District Park, andwatching the Great Falls along the Potomac River. Nearby are a With its strong quality of life and its career, cultural, historical, andwealth of places for camping, biking and hiking. For those recreational opportunities Fairfax County is simply a great placeseeking more organized pursuits, recreation programs abound in to live, work, play, and raise a family. So, if you are a strong,Fairfax County along with 16 golf courses. Alternatively, visit one experienced, innovative professional Planning and Developmentof the weekly Farmers Market events throughout the County or Director, please dust off your resume and apply
visit Paradise Springs Winery in the Town of Clifton and TheWinery at Bull Run in Centreville. HISTORYHistory enthusiasts will be thrilled to live in Fairfax County as it Fairfax County dates back to the Colonial Era and formallyhosts numerous sites of national and state significance including became a County in 1742. Up until the mid-1900s, the area wasGeorge Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and the Sully Site in characterized by farms (the predominant economic activity),Chantilly, the home of northern Virginia’s first Congressional forests, small towns, villages, and slow growth
Representative, Richard Bland Lee. Aviation buffs will enjoy theNational Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, After World War II, growth in the County exploded (see Table Iwhich offers a large collection of aircraft and space artifacts. In on page 4), particularly in the 1960s when the Capital Beltway,addition, many of the Civil War’s most famous battle sites, Dulles International Airport, and the Dulles Access Road all wereincluding Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and completed
Spotsylvania Courthouse, are within easy driving distances
The primary development patterns at that time were suburban–College attendees have numerous nearby choices. Within the residential subdivisions, shopping centers, office parks, andCounty are George Mason University in Fairfax and Northern industrial parks. Reston was an exception, as a 7,000-acre farmVirginia Community College’s Annandale campus. Other highly became one of America’s first planned “new towns” in the 1960s
regarded institutions of higher learning within a half-hour to In the early 2000s, development patterns became more urbanfour-hour drive include Georgetown University, American and characterized by greater density, walkability, opportunitiesUniversity, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and for shopping, dining, entertainment, leisure, and employment
Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Examples include Tysons, Wiehle-Reston East Station, the Mosaic District, and Fairfax Corner. These have proven to beThe professional sports fan will not be disappointed. Within a successful in attracting people of all ages and demographics. Therelatively short drive are the NFL’s Washington Commanders opening of eleven Metro Stations in the County has played aand the Baltimore Ravens, MLB’s Washington Nationals and the3 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia Table I: Fairfax County Population large role in encouraging mixed use developments. Even so, single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel remains the County’s 1800 13,317 � dominant mode of travel
1900 18,550 140% 1950 98,557 530% In 2021, Kiplinger.com ranked Fairfax County as the fourth 1960 275,002 179% richest county in the United States (based on the highest median incomes adjusted for cost of living)
1970 455,021 66% 1980 596,901 31% DEMOGRAPHICS 1990 818,584 37% See Table 2 for Fairfax County Demographics
2000 969,749 19% 2010 1,081,726 12% COMMERCE 2020 1,150,309 6%Source: U.S. Census Bureau After a long history as an agrarian community, Fairfax County evolved rapidly into a suburban community where its residentsTable II: Fairfax County Demographics commuted to employment centers primarily to the east– Arlington County (the Pentagon and Crystal City, among Distribution by Race Distribution by Age others) and the District of Columbia. Over time, large and small White 49.5% 0 to 15 19.5% firms began to recognize Fairfax as a desirable place to be and Black 9.6% 15 to 25 12.3% located within the County’s boundaries. The Federal Asian 20.4% 25 to 45 27.8% Government’s presence also increased. The County’s current principal employers are listed in Table III on page 5
Native American 0.6% 45 to 65 26.9% Two or More Races 19.9% 65 to 85 12.0% THE GOVERNMENT Total 100% 85 + 1.5% The County Board of Supervisors oversees Fairfax County’s Hispanic Ethnicity 17.3% Estimated Population: 1,150,309 government and is composed of a Chair and nine supervisors
The former is elected countywide while the latter represent Educational Achievement (Over Age 25) geographic districts and are elected by their constituents. All are High School or Higher 92.7% elected at the same time to four-year terms with the next election Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1% being in November of 2023. Board Members are not term limited and historically have had long tenures
Other Statistics Median Age�Fairfax County 38.1 The County follows the Commission–Manager form of government where the Board of Supervisors appoints a CEO Median Age�U.S. 38.5 (referred to as the County Executive) to oversee its day-to-day Median Household Income�Fairfax County $127,866 operations. The current County Executive has been with County Median Household Income�U.S. $61,937 for four years and oversees five direct reports who manage 33 Poverty Rate 5.9% departments. See Figure 2 on page 10 for more details
Source: U.S. Census Bureau4 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia Table III: Principal Employers, Fairfax County, VA Countywide Strategic Plan | Strategic Plan Employer Industry Employees (fairfaxcounty.gov) Federal Government Government 26,543 ONE FAIRFAX Fairfax County Public Schools Education 25,389 Fairfax County Government Government 12,128 One Fairfax is a joint racial and social equity policy of the Fairfax County Board Inova Health Systems Hospitals/Healthcare 10,000–12,000 of Supervisors and School Board. It George Mason University Education 5,000–9,000 commits the county and schools to Booz-Allen Hamilton Management/IT Consulting 5,000–9,000 intentionally consider equity when Amazon E-commerce, primarily 5,000–9,000 making policies or delivering programs and services. It is a declaration that all Federal Home Loan Mortgage Financial Services 5,000–9,000 residents deserve an equitableScience Applications International Corporation IT / Engineering Consulting 5,000–9,000 opportunity to succeed�regardless of Capital One Financial Services 5,000–9,000 their race, color, sex, nationality, sexualSource: Fairfax County, VA 2021 CAFR orientation, religion, disability, income or where they live. For additional informationFAIRFAX COUNTY BUDGET and to read the One Fairfax policy, visit: One Fairfax | Topics (fairfaxcounty.gov)The County’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and runs through June30. For fiscal year 2022, the County’s Total Budget is $9.1 billion. THE PLANNING ANDThe General Fund accounts for $4.8 billion and includes $2.5 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTbillion for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) with theremaining $2.3 billion supporting general County government The Department of Planning and Development’s mission is tooperations. Miscellaneous funds (sewer fund, capital projects, promote livable communities which enhance the quality of life
retirement, internal services, etc.) account for the other $4.3 It provides services, advice, and assistance on land use planning,billion of the Total Budget. The County has a little over 38,250 zoning, revitalization, design, and development review toemployee positions, of which 24,829 work for FCPS. citizens, businesses, and decision-makers. The Department alsoApproximately 80% of the County’s revenue comes from strives to facilitate strategic redevelopment and reinvestmentproperty taxes, including real estate and personal property. For opportunities within targeted areas that align with theadditional details on the budget please feel free to access the community’s vision and improve the economic vitality,budget information: Department Homepage | Management and appearance, and function of the community
Budget (fairfaxcounty.gov)
At the present time, the Department is focused on creating moreCOUNTYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN mixed-use developments that are walkable, bikeable, transit friendly, and beautiful. It strives to link good urban planning andThe first-ever Countywide Strategic Plan was adopted by the placemaking with reduced automobile travel
Board of Supervisors on October 5, 2021. The Plan focuses on10 Community Outcome Areas and sets a clear, unified, The Department has a budget of approximately $15 million andcommunity-driven vision for the next 10-20 years. For additional 157 full-time equivalent employees. It is divided into five workinformation and to read the Countywide Strategic Plan, visit: areas, with the Administration Division overseeing four5 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia Figure 2: Planning and Development Department Organization Chart Administration 25 Employees Zoning Zoning Evaluation Planning Community Administration 42 Employees 37 Employees Revitalization/ 40 Employees Urban Centers 13 Employeesdivisions: Zoning Administration, Zoning Evaluation, Planning, goals and objectives and represents the department and theand Community Revitalization/Urban Centers. See Figure 2 County locally and regionally
THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIESThe staff is very strong. They are knowledgeable, serious abouttheir jobs, and work well together. All they need is a new leader. The challenges and opportunities facing Fairfax County’s next Planning and Development Director are simple in explanationOVERVIEW OF PLANNING AND and complex in implementation. Simply stated, the Director isDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DUTIES charged with carrying out the Department’s mission–that is, promoting livable communities which enhance the quality of life
The Planning and Development Director plans, organizes, and Executing that vision is the difficult part
directs all activities of the Department of Planning andDevelopment. This work includes: (1) Conducting analysis and Fairfax County is largely developed and has minimal greenfieldmaking recommendations on land-use proposals; land available for large new developments. Hence, the Director’s(2)Developing environmental policies and environmental focus will need to be on redevelopment, infill development, andanalyses of land use plans and zoning applications; (3) Preparing placemaking. In particular, the County will continue to focus onand reviewing site specific, area-wide and policy amendments to development that promotes healthy and active lifestyles, reducesthe Comprehensive Plan; (4) Proposing amendments to and environmental impacts, maximizes economic opportunities, andinterpretation of the Zoning Ordinance; (5) Conducting public promotes equity and inclusiveness in its existing and futurefacilities planning and providing input into the Capital neighborhoods
Improvement Program; (6) Issuing / approving land-use relatedplans and permits; (7) Reviewing/approving activities related to Successful examples in the County, include the adoption of thethe conservation of the County's historical resources; Tysons Plan in 2010 in preparation for the opening of four new(8) Overseeing efforts related to the revitalization of select areas Metro Stations. The Plan has resulted in explosive growth in theof the County; (9) Managing placemaking and urban design residential and office markets–making Tysons the “downtown”activities; and, (10) Working on public-private partnerships. In of Fairfax County. Another highly successful development isaddition, the Director oversees the implementation of agency Reston Town Center, a beautiful, vibrant, residential, retail, and6 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia employment center, which will soon have its Ty s o ns own Metro Station further west on the Silver Line. The new Director will require strong skills in urban design, planning, and placemaking to continue to build on these successes
While the department is strong and functions well, the new Director will be expected to continue normal organizational assessments of staffing demands and workloads, department work plans, and standard practices and procedures
Finally, Fairfax County is a large organization with numerous departments. Working collaboratively with other directors and their departments will be very important to the new Great Fal ls N ati o nal Park Director’s success
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The County is looking for a dynamic, visionary, enthusiastic individual. The best candidate will have with a proven track record for transforming a community, a vision for the County’s future, and a passion for excellence in planning and design. As the County continues to transform, the ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of the elements that lead to great places, through new development, redevelopment, and preservation
He/she will be enthusiastic and personable with outstanding people skills. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and understand the importance of listening and understanding what people truly want and need before responding. He/she will be collaborative, understand the motivation of the various parties, and identify common ground that will lead to a positive outcome
7 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia The ideal candidate will understand the dynamics of working projects the individual will have to deal with at any one time,with individual elected officials as well as a whole. The individual multi-tasking, while staying focused, will be critical
will be politically savvy but not politically involved. He/she willunderstand that planning and development can be controversial, The next Director will be analytical, always looking for ways toand that an important aspect of the Director’s job is to be the improve operations and efficiency as well as effectiveness
liaison to the Board representing the recommendations and He/she will be cognizant of staffing needs and workloads toassessments of staff. ensure project demands can be met in a timely manner. The individual will also understand technology and how to use it toWhile recognizing the importance of rules and maintaining improve the delivery of services
compliance with codes, policies, and procedures, the individualwill strongly believe in getting to yes. The best candidate will be SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSsomeone who will gain the trust of residents and businesses–someone who does not find reasons to say no, but rather be A Master's degree in planning, architecture, public policy, or asomeone who is positive and who finds solutions. In other related field, from an accredited college or university plus tenwords, customer service will not be just a catchy phrase but years of increasingly responsible professional planningrather, along with integrity, a core principle. experience, including supervision of the planning operations for a large urban community, is preferred. Registration as a CertifiedWithin the department, the ideal candidate will value open Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners orcommunication, be supportive of staff and create a culture of similar profession is a plus
trust, enthusiasm, and commitment. The individual will focus onstaff development and encourage an environment where COMPENSATIONcreativity will flourish. The individual will recognize talent andmentor that talent. The best candidate will then be comfortable The top of the salary range is $206,155. Directors earn 26 days ofstepping back and letting the team members do their jobs. annual leave. Other benefits are excellent and include a pay forHe/she will give assignments, define goals, set performance performance plan as well as a Defined Benefit Plan (operated byparameters, and expect results. Accountability will be expected the County) that vests after five years of employment
both for the team and for themselves. Above all, the individual Candidates should be aware that the County has a Managementwill recognize the importance of being respectful of others. Compensation Study underway, the results of which will be presented in July, and may adjust salaries and/or add benefits
The best candidate will be an excellent day-to-day manager whokeeps the operations running smoothly, but also takes time to RESIDENCYthink strategically and consider the future. The individual willanticipate upcoming issues and seek to resolve them before they The Director is not required to live in the County. He/she is,become problems. however, expected to be in the office at least two full days per week for the foreseeable future. Therefore, as a practical matter,In addition to being an outstanding planner, the ideal candidate the new Director will need to reside in the County or reasonablywill have a demonstrated track record of achievement in close, certainly within commuting distance by car
developing work plans and budgets that closely align with theCountywide Strategic Plan and with the principles elaborated inOne Fairfax. With the size of the County and the number of8 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia Tys o ns Skyl in eHOW TO APPLYE-mail your cover letter and resume to[email protected] by June 17th. Faxed andmailed resumes will not be considered. Questionsshould be directed to Colin Baenziger at (561)707-3537, Lynelle Klein at (970) 433-7189, orStephen Sorrell at (513) 317-0678
CONFIDENTIALITYInformation concerning the candidates will only bereleased with their permission. Further, although theDirector is a relatively high level position, we do notanticipate any media scrutiny
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employerand strongly encourages women, minorities, andveterans to apply
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Wo rk h o u s e Ar t s CenterFor additional information about the County, visit:www.fairfaxcounty.govwww.fxva.comwww.cfcc.orgwww.fairfaxcountyeda.orgCover picture of Mount Vernon is by CameronDavidson for the Virginia Tourism Corporation
9 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia Figure 2: Fairfax County Organization Chart ORGANIZATION OF FAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENT RESIDENTS = I = I I I I I CircuitCourt and Records Office of the - General DistrictCourt Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Board of Supervisors Clerk of theCircuitCourt Commonwealth's Attorney School Board StaceyA. Kincaid John Frey Juvenile & Domestic Relations DistrictCourt Steve T. Descano I •------------------ I I Office of Elections Superintendent I Scott 0. Konopasek Scott Brabrand Office of the Independent I I DOTTED LINES INDICATE MULTIPLE -- - - - Office of theCounty Attorney Police Auditor I REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
I Fairfax County • - Elizabeth D. Teare I ---------- Fairfax County ·� Richard G. Schott = Water Authority Deputy County Executive has liaison with: - Office of the Sheriff - Board of Zoning Appeals Public Schools -Courts - Office of the Financial and Program Auditor Department ofClerk Services •• Deputy County Executive has liaison with: Jill G. Cooper - Redevelopment and Housing Authority JimSheJton ·� ,-------------------------------------------------- - Fairfax-FallsChurchCommunity Services Board = ..
- Fairfax County Park Authority Board I I I I I - Fairfax County Public Library Board I I I ChiefFinancial Officer has liaison with: I - Retirement Boards ofTrustees Fairfax-FallsChurch Economic Development RestonCommunityCenter Fairfax County Park Retirement Boards of County Executive Civil ServiceCommission **** Deputy County Executive has liaison with: Community Services Authority Board Authority Board Trustees Bryan J. Hill Nicole Rawlings - Economic Development Authority � . - � Board Vidor Hoskins - I - ,- _____________ .. I I - Fairfax County Water Authority - Planning Commission I I I I I I TheChief Financial Officer also acts as the Director of McLeanCommunity I Redevelopment and Fairfax County Public I Human Rights the Department of Management and Budget
I Planning Commission I Center Board I Housing Authority Library Board I Commission = - I I I One Fairfax I I ------· I I I I I I I Karla Bruce I I --- I I I ----�--------:----------- -------------------- •--------------------------------------- r--------------I I I I •-----------
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I DeputyCounty Executive* DeputyCounty Executive** Chief Financial Officer*** DeputyCounty Executive**** _, I DeputyCounty Executive Thomas G. Arnold ChristopherA. Leonard Christina C. Jackson Rachel Flynn Ellicia L. Seard-McCormick � ' = - Police Department Kevin Davis - Health Department GloriaAddo-Ayensu,MD,MPH -- Department of Family Services MichaelA. Becketts Department of Management and Budget - Department of Public Works and Environmental Services ChristooherS. HerrinQton - >-- Department of Planning and Development Barbara Byron Facilities Management Department Jose Comayaqua ,- - Department ofCable and Consumer Services Rebecca L.Makely (adina) - -- - - e Fairfax-FallsChurch Department of Neighborhood Department of Department ofCode Department of Human Office of Human Rights and Fire and Rescue Department JohnS. Butler ,_ Community Services Board and Community Services Department of Finance Christopher Pietsch Transportation >-- Compliance Resources ,- - Equity Programs Darvl Washinaton Lloyd Tucker Thomas P. Biesiadny Jack W. Weyant CatherineSoaae Kenneth L. Saunders -- - = Department of Emergency Management and Security - ·- - - Department of Housing and Community Development Fairfax County Public Library Jessica Hudson -- Department ofTax Administration - Department of Economic Initiatives >-- Land Development Services William 0. Hicks Department of Information Technology ,- - Office of Public Affairs Tony Castrilli SeamusMooney Thomas E. Fleetwood Jaydeeo (JayJ Doshi RebeccaMoudrv GreaorvScott Department of Public Safety Communications Ed Falcon (adina) - ·- --- Fairfax County Park Authority JaiCole -� Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Matt Thomoson Retirement Administration Agency Jeffrey K. Weiler - Office of Environmental and EnergyCoordination KambizAaazi >-- Department of Vehicle Services MarkMoffatt ,__ Government Relations ClaudiaArko � ' Department of Animal Sheltering - Department of Procurement and Material Management - Reasa Currier LeeAnn Pender (adina) Office of Internal Audit >-- Sharan PribadiMo s ai c D istri c t 10 Planning and Development Director | Fairfax County, Virginia
2 PlanningandDevelopmentDirectorFairfaxCounty,Virginia LivinginFairfaxCountyisveryspecial.As noted,residentsarediverse,warmandfriendly. Crimeislow
Responses to questions posed by Board of Supervisors members can be found in the Q&A Packages, and general questions are addressed in the FAQs. For questions or feedback, email [email protected] August 13, 2021 - includes August 13 discussion draft ordinance July 20, 2021 - includes July 20 discussion draft ordinance
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The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development works with the property management firm to ensure apartments rented under the program are comparable to market rate apartments, are occupied by households who meet the income guidelines of the program, and that WDU rents are in compliance with rents approved for the program.