Salary : $93,077.50 - $162,885.63 Annually
Location : ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM, 10700 PAGE AVENUE, FAIRFAX (FJ08), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01614
Department: Juv & Domestic Relations Court
Opening Date: 10/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S30
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement The Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) is a criminal justice program dedicated to reducing impaired driving and improving transportation safety in Fairfax County. Working in partnership with the courts and community-based providers, Fairfax ASAP delivers alcohol and other drug education and coordinates referrals to treatment for individuals convicted of DUI and related offenses.
Serves as a probationary service for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (JDRDC), Circuit Court, and General District Court. As a part of JDRDC, Fairfax ASAP operates under the oversight of the Commission on VASAP and the Fairfax ASAP Policy Board. The ASAP Program Director reports to the JDRDC Deputy Dirtector, and is responsible for directing the administration of a court-mandated Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) certified by the Commission on VASAP, Virginia's Alcohol Safety Action Program. Provides leadership for program operations, personnel management, fiscal administration, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
Directs implementation of services authorized by the Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board and required by the Commission on VASAP. Serves as the principal liaison to the judiciary, the Commission on VASAP, treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, and community stakeholders; and performs related work as required.
Directs all functional and adjudication operations of the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Office, overseeing all aspects, including implementation of the VASAP client classification system used to determine needed level of service probation, education, public information and special programs, and monitors all probation, financial and support services to conform to local and state standards.
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 job description.)
Directs and evaluates all operational activities of a certified Alcohol Safety Action Program to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery;
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and operational practices consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, County policies, and Commission on VASAP standards;
Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for professional, technical, and administrative staff;
Establishes organizational priorities and ensures accountability for program performance;
Directs strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery;
Develops and administers the program budget;
Oversees fiscal operations;
Authorizes expenditures;
Negotiates and administers contracts and ensures sound stewardship of public resources;
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the judiciary, criminal justice agencies, behavioral health providers, governmental organizations, treatment providers, and community stakeholders;
Represents the program before public agencies, professional organizations, advisory boards, and community groups;
Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards;
Ensures organizational compliance and provides technical guidance regarding program administration;
Directs activities necessary to maintain certification by the Commission on VASAP, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, audits, reporting requirements, and performance measures;
Prepares and presents administrative, operational, fiscal, and statistical reports and recommendations to the local Policy Board, the Commission on VASAP, County leadership, and other governing or advisory bodies.
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.)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of executive leadership, public administration, and organizational management;
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards governing Alcohol Safety Action Programs;
Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous process improvement;
Knowledge of public sector budgeting, financial management, contract administration, procurement principles, and resource management;
Knowledge of leadership principles, organizational development, employee supervision, coaching, and performance management;
Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to impaired driving intervention, community supervision, substance use education, treatment referral, and behavior change;
Ability to direct and evaluate complex public programs involving operational, fiscal, contractual, and regulatory responsibilities;
Ability to evaluate organizational performance, analyze operational and financial data, and develop strategic recommendations;
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and professional standards;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, elected officials, governmental agencies, criminal justice partners, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and the public;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex administrative, operational, and fiscal reports;
Ability to utilize technology and information systems to support executive decision-making, organizational oversight, and program accountability.
Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(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 public administration, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, business administration, or a closely related field; plus, five years of progressively responsible management experience directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs, including responsibility for personnel supervision, fiscal administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
- Criminal Background Investigation
- Child Protective Services Registry Check
- Credit Check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Four or more years of experience supervising professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and providing performance management in a human services, juvenile justice, child welfare, or criminal justice setting.
- Direct experience providing services within a criminal justice-related program management experience within a criminal justice court, corrections, public safety, or related program.
- Senior leadership experience overseeing criminal justice court corrections public safety or related programs.
- Experience with substance use behavior or health-impaired driving treatment prevention or related programs.
- Experience having significant management responsibility operating an annual budget of one million dollars or more.
- Experience with grants and/or contracts.
- Experience with audits, accreditation regulatory requirements or formal compliance review.
- Experience working with courts, judges, law enforcement prosecutors, defense attorneys, state agencies treatment providers elected appointed officials and other external partners.
- Ability to use data and performance measures.
- Experience leading organizational change.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to communicate clearly with others.
- Ability to travel independently to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences.
- Ability to use keyboard driven equipment.
- All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home, including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity ().
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Requisition 26-01614Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions- Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
03
Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Counseling
- Sociology
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not Applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible management experience do you have directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs, including responsibility for personnel supervision, fiscal administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership?
- None
- Less than a year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine or more years
06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have supervising professional staff, including training, mentoring, coaching, and providing performance management in a human services, juvenile justice, child welfare, or criminal justice setting? This may include full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff.
- None
- Less than a year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine or more years
07
Which of the below best describes your highest level of supervisory responsibility?
- I have not formally supervised employees
- I have supervised individual contributors
- I have supervised professional and/or supervisory level staff
- I have supervised managers who were responsible for other employees I have led multiple teams, units, divisions, or organizational functions through subordinate managers
08
Which of the below be