Salary : $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually
Location : PENNINO BUILDING, 12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00337
Department: Neighborhood & Community Svcs
Opening Date: 07/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement
This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.

This position oversees the implementation of the Virginia Ready Region Mixed Delivery Grant for the Capital Area, which includes the service areas of Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, City of Falls Church, and City of Fairfax. Ensures early childhood centers and family childcare programs selected for Mixed Delivery participation meet grant requirements and coordinates the enrollment process and verification of eligible children for program participation with participating sites. Provides ongoing monitoring to ensure full child enrollment, completion of the VKRP child assessment, program data entry, and early childhood programs participation in VQB5. Enters and monitors data in the Mixed Delivery portal and submits Mixed Delivery program and expenditure reports. Works under supervision of the Program Administrator I.

Note: This is a grant funded position.
Illustrative Duties
Plans and directs the administration, programming, and management of a broad program area (e.g., the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program);

Provides fiscal management of grants, which may include managing the administrative budget and/or overseeing disbursements to participants;

Interprets federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they apply to programs;

Assists in developing various program policies and procedures;

Provides comprehensive training and technical assistance for child care programs;

Has ultimate responsibility for the development of all training programs on program planning and child development;

Provides quality assurance for programs and makes recommendations for improvements;

Performs short- and long-range planning and adjusts systems and resources to match current program strategies;

Researches and writes grants proposals and seeks innovative funding sources;

Approves written communication materials that are disseminated to the public;

Monitors program statistics and oversees production of reports summarizing program accomplishments;

Oversees coordination of services with other governmental programs and community organizations to enhance effectiveness of partnerships;

Represents the program in task forces including other governmental agencies and community groups;

Oversees and coordinates recruitment and staffing issues.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability;

Knowledge of county budget/fiscal policies and procedures;

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to perform short- and long-range planning and monitor effectiveness of programs;

Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education;

Ability to work independently and as a leader of a team;

Ability to manage projects and supervise others;

Ability to work collaboratively to build partnerships with other jurisdictions and organizations (e.g. businesses, non-profit entities, etc.).

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 college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus three years of professional experience in day care administration, early child education, or related human service administration.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Additional work schedule requirements: for special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grant management experience.
• Program management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to visit early childhood programs and attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include 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.

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

Please click for a summary of our benefits.

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 related 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 all major(s) or minor(s) for your degree(s).

• Early childhood education/ development
• Psychology
• Social work
• Family studies
• Human services
• Recreation
• 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 the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in day care administration, early child education, or related human service administration?

• 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 to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in grant 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 or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in program 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 or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have?

• 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 or more years

10

What type of grants have you managed? Check all that apply.

• Federal
• Foundation
• Local
• State
• Other
• None of the above

11

If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please describe the grant type managed. If this does not apply to you, type N/A.
12

What type of experience do you have with grants? Check all that apply.

• Writing
• Implementing requirements/guidelines
• Developing budgets
• None of the above

Required Question