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Administrative Assistant III - Assessment Services Support

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Administrative Assistant III - Assessment Services Support

Salary

$45,255.39 - $75,424.96 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ20), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00133

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court

Opening Date

01/17/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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This position works within the Assessment Services Unit. Under administrative supervision, serves as the only staff assistant to support Probation Supervisor II (Unit Director), Probation Counselor III (Assistant Unit Director), eight (or more) Assessment Specialists, and two (or more) part-time IDT Coordinators and performs related program support work. Responsible for office management, confidential case record management, and acts as a liaison between unit staff and other units and the public.

On a daily basis, this position acts as a liaison on behalf of the Probation Supervisor II, Probation Counselor III, eight (or more) Assessment Specialists, and two (or more) part-time IDT Coordinators to interpret established court related policies and procedures to provide resolution of problems, when staff is not present. Designs, creates and maintains multiple spreadsheets and databases to be able to track statistical records for delinquency cases, Child in Need of Supervision (IDT) cases, and diversion cases. Develops forms and templates for staff to ensure accurate collection of data and tracks functional information by maintaining computerized records to provide Probation Supervisor II and Research staff with information related to statistics.

This position analyzes information for accurate data entry to produce word and excel documents. Creates and maintains Unit SharePoint webpage to ensure that information is communicated promptly, and forms and templates are updated and available when needed. Provides timely and concise communication to Unit Staff to efficiently and effectively meet unit goals and case needs. Makes collateral contacts on behalf of Unit Staff, to assist in the assessment and report writing process and enters demographic information into the assessment and report documents. Documents client contacts in Balanced Approach Data Gathering Environment (BADGE). This position ensures that all court-ordered reports are submitted through Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Secure View System (JSVS) in a timely manner. Creates case files and ensures that each juvenile s legal history is accurate, confirming through utilizing BADGE and JSVS. Coordinates with clients and families to obtain required signatures on documents via Docusign, when necessary.

This position uses independent judgement to assist other units, local, state, federal and other government jurisdictions, and citizens to provide accurate and reliable communications either in-person, via telephone, or email. Helps facilitate the use of best practices in family engagement by arranging interpreters, as needed, scheduling and cancelling appointments, and acting as a main point of contact for clients.

Periodically, due to staff shortages, will meet with clients and families to give an orientation to the assessment and report and IDT process, sign required documents, and ensure clients have an understanding of the court process. Periodically this position is required to handle a crisis situation with juvenile (s) or parents(s) on-site with other citizens present. In most cases, an immediate on-the-spot decision must be made to resolve issues in a calm and professional manner. Keeps supervisors abreast of all issues.

Orders office supplies on-line and maintains budget records for all purchases. Prepares mileage forms for staff reimbursement. Assists all staff in the resolution of computer problems and maintains computer log of work order requests that require resolution. Periodically, due to storms or shortage of personnel, this position is required to assist off-site computer personnel with testing, rebooting of computers, and information gathering for computers and printers to maintain daily operation of the Court's Assessment Services Unit s computer systems. Orders appropriate supplies to keep the computer office systems functioning and notify computer personnel of systems problems when they occur. This position ensures that the daily operations of the Assessment Services Unit run smoothly and that all systems and facility issues are resolved promptly to limit any disruptions to the Unit s excellent service delivery.

The assigned functional areas are general administrative support, office administration, court services, and human services.

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.)

General Financial Duties

Uses spreadsheets or databases to organize information and produce standard reports;

Prepares a variety of complex disbursement forms (e.g., check requests, travel forms, cash sheets, and journal entries) for routing and approval;

May approve some disbursement forms;

Compiles and maintains monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements;

Explains fiscal rules and procedures to employees to ensure uniform application.

Fiscal Administration

Sets up accounts through corporate systems;

Reconciles ledgers;

Prepares status reports;

Gathers data for use by others in preparing budget;

Prepares transfer vouchers and interfund billing;

Monitors external accounts for discrepancies.

Accounting

Prepares wide variety of accounting forms;

Reconciles daily receipts or accounts receivable/payable;

Identifies discrepancies and makes corrections;

Collects required documents;

Prepares and authorizes expense vouchers and/or invoices within limited authorization levels.

Purchasing

Verifies requests for goods and services against county contracts and funding sources;

Orders goods or services and follows up/resolves discrepancies and ensures delivery;

Authorizes requests for goods and services in corporate systems;

Ensures appropriate routing and approval of purchase requests.

Scheduling & Coordinating for Others

Maintains calendar(s);

Schedules meetings;

Makes and cancels appointments;

Schedules rooms for classes, meetings, conferences, etc.;

Coordinates audiovisual, training equipment, refreshment requests;

Set up schedules for internal administrative staff to insure that they are available to meet changing work needs.

Communication

Composes routine correspondence on behalf of the executive/work unit head.

Office Management

Provides administrative support and implements procedures;

May supervise others;

Establishes/modifies and maintains a system for tracking the progress of work that is the responsibility of the executive/work unit head;

Trains and orients new employees;

Provides and explains relevant policies and procedures.

General Administrative

Composes routine correspondence on behalf of the executive/work unit head.

Receptionist/Public Contact

Schedule appointments;

Explains departmental policy/procedure but does not interpret them;

Responds to inquiries that require referencing a variety of sources and utilizing

knowledge of the department/county operations.

Word Processing/Typing

Keys/types complex documents (e.g., technical);

Proofs spelling and grammar;

Uses multiple software packages to prepare equations, statistics, tables and/or presentations;

Compiles reports from edited drafts;

Uses macros and templates developed by others.

Information Systems/Software

Performs data entry with some knowledge of department/work unit/program;

Manipulates screens for additional entries;

Generates routine reports;

Creates simple spreadsheets;

Maintains databases.

Reports

Compiles routine factual/numerical reports using readily available information.

Payroll

Processes pay adjustments;

Transmits on-line T&As;

Regularly inputs routine Human Capital Management Enterprise Resource Planning system entries;

Performs payroll functions (e.g., internal collection of time sheets, verify T&A entries, verify leave slips);

Trains new employees on how to do on-line time.

Personnel

Prepares and verifies completeness/accuracy of forms/documents (e.g., personnel requisitions, PARS, PCFs);

Provides basic new employee benefits information;

Explains routine personnel policies and procedures;

Gathers information (e.g., salary range, class specifications, and merit adjustments) from HR website or other county sources for supervisor/management;

Instructs employees in proper completion of routine documents (e.g., insurance enrollment forms).

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 standard rules and interpretations within own functional area and a working knowledge of established methods and procedures used in related areas;

Significant nonstandard skill/knowledge is required involving production of an end product such as a report.

Word Processing/Typing

Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Word.

Math Skills

Basic math skills.

PC Skills

Basic skills in the use of applicable Microsoft Office Suite software.

Communication

Ability to write simple documents.

Information Abilities

Ability to process and integrate complex data.

Interpersonal Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both external and internal contacts.

Purchasing and Accounting

Ability to perform data entry into Purchasing/Logistics Enterprise Resource Planning systems and/or Financial Enterprise Resource Planning systems in at least three functions (e.g., create shells, accounts payable processing).

Personnel and Payroll

Ability to perform routineHuman Capital Management Enterprise Resource Planning system functions (e.g., process PARS, requisitions).

Executive Assistance

Ability to maintain confidentiality and be sensitive to political issues.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and two years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Two or more years of experience working in a court or other legal environment.

+ At least two years of experience in customer service or as front desk staff.

+ Experience using multiline phones.

+ Experience using a court case management system; an online calendaring or appointment scheduling system; and/or using BADGE, CMS, JDAC, JSVS.

+ Proficiency with using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

+ Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Visual and auditory acuity is required to communicate with others and read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to operate standard office 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).

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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-00133