Salary : $73,567.94 - $128,743.89 Annually
Location : PUBLIC SAFETY HQ, 12099 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01257
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S25
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position provides full performance human resources support to the Human Resources Division and Collective Bargaining Unit. Serves as a key resource in managing the Police Department's relationship with the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Service Employees International Union, and Labor Relations, managing the organization's labor relations functions. Oversees the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and has a deep understanding of labor laws, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with union representatives and internal stakeholders. Serves as the primary contact for collective bargaining inquiries and discussions. Works under the general supervision of the Human Resources Assistant Manager.

Ensures compliance with all CBA regulations, legal requirements, organizational policies, and collective bargaining activities. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the CBA. Provides guidance and support to management on labor relations issues. Oversees the Human Resources Generalist I, Labor Relations Coordinator. This position oversees the tracking and administration of disciplinary actions and grievance process, contributing to workforce planning initiatives, and overseeing the performance evaluation process.
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.)

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
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

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:
(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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations, and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
• The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 years of professional level collective bargaining experience.
• 4 years of experience working in a public safety environment.
• 4 years of professional level experience in local or municipal government in human resources management.
• 4 years of experience supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.
• 4 years of experience in areas of labor relations and workforce planning.
• 4 years of experience in performance evaluation processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology.
• Sufficiently mobile in order to make presentations and attend meetings outside the assigned working location.
• 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 ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

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Requisition 26-01257
Merit Positions

Fairfax 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

1. 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
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

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.

• Human Resources Management
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• 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 professional-level human resources experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have working in local or municipal government in human resources management?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have in collective bargaining?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a public safety environment?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have supervising professional and paraprofessional staff?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the areas of labor relations and workforce planning?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in performance evaluation processes?

• None
• Less than one 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 or more years

12

This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel and is essential for the continuity of operations. It may require working rotating shifts throughout the week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather and/or emergencies, regardless of the County's operating status. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question