Position Information

Arlington County Manager’s Office seeks an experienced Deputy County Manager to provide oversight of the Public Safety, Emergency Management, and Technology Services Departments. This position will directly advise the County Manager and administer all aspects of programs within the departments providing those services, including resource management, program/project implementation, community interaction, intra- and inter-agency collaboration and communications.

Specific duties include:

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  Providing leadership, coordination and oversight for assigned County Departments including Police, Fire, Public Safety Communication and Emergency Management, and Technology Services;
• Serving as a member of the County's Executive Leadership Team;
• Providing representation and leadership for regional public safety efforts, functions, and initiatives, including representing the County Manager on the Council of Government's Homeland Security Executive Committee which administers the regional Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant;
• Providing executive level staff support to the County Manager and County Board for programs, initiatives and issues related to assigned agencies and/or with County-wide impact;
• Coordinating operations with other County agencies and staff, particularly those involved in emergency preparedness and response; and
• Staying abreast of developments and trends in security technology and techniques to coordinate security-focused County-wide initiatives.

• Ability to constructively engage with a community that is diverse, well-educated, knowledgeable and highly involved in all aspects of local government, and able to build consensus on highly controversial issues;
• Innovative and strategic thinker who is capable of seeing the broader picture, while simultaneously managing many issues and projects;
• A seasoned leader who finds the complexities of municipal government rewarding and challenging and has the ability to approach these challenges with a positive entrepreneurial attitude and confident political astuteness, while remaining calm under pressure;
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with all levels of the organization including departmental senior management, County-wide; and
• Knowledge of public safety, emergency management, and technology services programs.

About the Community
Arlington County is an urban community of about 26 square miles situated directly across the Potomac River from the nation's capital. Arlington's distinctive character is reflected in urban neighborhoods that have a small town feel while providing access to big city amenities.
Arlington County operates under the County Manager form of government. The five members of the County Board are elected at large to serve staggered, four-year terms. The County Attorney and County Manager are appointed by the County Board. The County Manager works for the County Board and oversees County staff and day-to-day operations.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

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  Advanced Degree in Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Technology Services or related field; and
• Significant experience with a strong record of achievement as a city/county manager, deputy, assistant, or department director in a full-service local government; or as a director or deputy in a large complex federal, state, or regional agency with significant experience with a broad range of public issues/areas, including overseeing/managing public safety, emergency management and technology services departments.

Special Requirements

Please attach a cover letter and resume. The submitted materials should address the areas listed in the Position Information section of this announcement. Your cover letter should include a description of the size of the organization you served including budget and staff; the range of services and functions you managed and to whom you reported; major issues facing the organization; and specific list of significant accomplishments.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety, and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

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