Salary : $65,474.66 - $109,124.29 AnnuallyLocation : FAIRFAX (EJ27), VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 26-00482Department: Family ServicesOpening Date: 03/21/2026Closing Date: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM EasternPay Grade: S23Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement This position serves as a member of the Professional Development and Training (PDT) Team responsible for agency wide coordination, development and execution of targeted, strategic professional and organizational learning strategies, programs and initiatives focused on increasing the department's employee capacities necessary to accomplish the departmental mission, and vision in accordance with its five core values: People-Focused, Equity, Accountability, Partnership, and Innovation. The Department of Family Services (DFS) Mission: DFS strengthens the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. Its workforce of approximately 1,000 employees is distributed at multiple county facilities and serves within six main agency divisions: Public Assistance and Employment Services (PAES); Children Youth and Families; Adult and Aging; Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; the Comprehensive Services Act; and Administrative Operations. Works under general direction of the Training Specialist III (Learning Programs and Staff Development Coordinator).This position coordinates learning projects and tasks required to execute organizational learning strategies, programs, and initiatives to ensure department employees have essential service knowledge and skills, effectively applied to achieve service delivery outcomes. This involves assisting with all instructional learning design phases to include assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Serves as an integral member of the Professional Development and Training team that supports departmentwide professional development strategic planning and management at the departmental, divisional, programmatic and unit/team organizational levels, to include department project teams, workgroups, and task forces. Illustrative Duties Serves as a consultant to departments and agencies on various training/personal development issues;Delivers and/or coordinates the delivery of various training programs on a countywide basis (i.e. supervisory development, staff training, and other personal development programs);Assesses training needs of various divisions/departments and makes recommendations on program offerings;Researches new training programs and makes recommendations on their procurement;Coordinates the delivery of courses and prepares course descriptions for inclusion in training program catalogues and announcements;Researches technology-based training;Facilitates team-building exercises at the work group or departmental level;Plays a support role in the implementation of various organizational development activities. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of adult learning theories;Knowledge of group/team dynamics;Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;Ability to conduct training needs assessments and develop and present training programs;Ability to manage projects;Ability to facilitate meetings and consult with agency staff and management;Ability to keep current on the latest training theory and practice;Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and other county employees. Employment StandardsEMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: (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 bachelors degree in education, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; plus Three years of professional experience in curriculum development, delivery of training courses, needs assessments, and/or facilitation of team-building exercises.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 check to the satisfaction of the employer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred candidate will have experience in supporting professional development and training projects, to include managing logistics; experience using virtual meeting platforms; strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate sequencing of complex program processes.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers, employees as well as external constituents in person, and telephonically.Experience with Microsoft products, including Teams, Forms, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Publisher. Preferred candidate will also have experience with curriculum design, training facilitation, and training evaluation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals.Ability to use automated technology.Work is generally sedentary and is performed in a normal office environment.All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.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. 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. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLiveWell ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramsPaid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid HolidaysContributory Retirement PlanDeferred CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployees' Child Care CenterContinuous Learning OpportunitiesCommuter Benefits AccountsNOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit PositionsNon-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 CoverageFlexible Spending ProgramDeferred CompensationTemporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.No benefits01 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 Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Business administration Public administration Organizational development/management Human services Human resources Education Other (related) Other (non-related) None of the above 03 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your completed majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable." 04 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 05 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in curriculum development, delivery of training courses, needs assessments, and/or facilitation of team-building exercises 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 to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven or more years 06 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in training needs assessments, curriculum development, instructional design, and/or training evaluation? 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 07 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in delivery of training courses and/or facilitation? 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 Which of the following Microsoft Office Suite programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply. Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Forms Microsoft Teams None of the above Required Question
Job Title
Training Specialist II