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Date:          Wed, 1 Oct 1997 11:59:25 EDT
Reply-to:      Discussion of Library Reference Issues
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From:          Elizabeth Fry <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:       Position Available
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            ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

              EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:   STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST*
            (Part-Time: 20 hours per week)
            Department of Libraries

FILING:  Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing
date to:              Department of Personnel
                      #1 Courthouse Plaza, Suite #511
                      2100 Clarendon Boulevard
                      Arlington, Virginia  22201

FURTHER                   Weekdays 8 - 5: (703) 358-3500
INFORMATION:     (New)  24-HOUR JOB LINE: (703) 358-3363
                               TTY Users: (703) 358-4613
                 (24-HOUR Message - staffed 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays)

Announcement No:  1505-8B-LIB

         Salary:  $16.89 per hour**

   Closing Date:  OCTOBER 16, 1997

Work Hours:  20 hours per week, schedule is flexible and will be determined
upon hire.

Worksite Location:  1015 N. Quincy Street.


NOTE:  This is a reannouncement.  If you have already applied for this position
under the former closing date of 09/11/97, there is no need to reapply unless
you wish to update your application.

KIND OF WORK:  This is a professional position in the Department of Libraries
responsible for developing, planning and managing the Department's staff
development and training program.  The Department is undergoing numerous
process and philosophical transformations having converted recently to a new
online catalog and information system, becoming more reliant on the Internet
and other technical resources and moving toward managing units as small
businesses for the purpose of achieving a High Performance Organization.
Specific duties include: assessing the technical and developmental training
needs of individuals and groups; working with individuals and their
supervisors, or workgroups to craft a comprehensive training plan that
includes: the type of training needed, most effective and feasible training
mode, and the appropriate training mechanism; developing and conducting
training in the areas of facilitation, process reengineering, strategic
planning and team building; and managing the Department's training budget.  The
employee will also be responsible for seeking and evaluating outside training
resources and creating and distributing a bulletin of available training
opportunities.  The employee will work closely and receive supervision from the
Administrative Services Division Chief.  The employee may be required to
operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties away from the primary
worksite.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To be considered for this position, you must meet
minimum qualifications.  Applicants who also meet desirable qualifications will
be given preference.  An incomplete application form may be cause for
rejection.

MINIMUM:  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration,
Personnel Administration, Psychology or related field plus one and a half
years' of progressively responsible experience in program administration and/or
management in the area of training/staff development.

NOTE:  See Special Requirements below for qualifications required by date of
appointment or within a specific timeframe.

SUBSTITUTION:  Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the
education requirement on a year for year basis.

DESIRABLE:  Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the
following:  a) experience creating and conducting training in the areas of
facilitation, process reengineering, team building and strategic planning; b)
experience managing a formal training program; c) experience delivering staff
development programs in a customer serviceenvironment; and/or d) experience
with Microsoft Office products and/or Windows.

EXAMINATION MAY INCLUDE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:  (1) Evaluation of
Training and Experience; (2) Written and Oral Examination; (3) Performance
Test; (4) Personal Interview; (5) Physical Examination; (6) Group Discussion
Exam.

      "An Equal Opportunity Employer/Reasonable Accommodation Upon Request"

Prohibition of Discrimination:  Discrimination against any person in any
practice or procedure in advertising, recruitment, referral, testing, hiring,
transfer, promotion or any other term, condition, or privilege of employment
which limits or adversely affects employment opportunities, because of
political or religious options or affiliation, or because of race, color,
sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, age, sexual
orientation, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or handicap which is unrelated to
the person's occupational qualifications or any other non-merit factor which is
not a bona fide occupational qualification, is prohibited; provided that
nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the County from taking
reasonable affirmative action to eliminate the effect of discrimination."  See
back of announcement for explanation of Employment Discrimination Appeal
Procedures.

Posted:  September 25, 1997 skm

                    Arlington County is a Drug-Free Workplace

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of
appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's
place of residence or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to
use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and
responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.  If the
applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize
Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the
applicant's official state/district driving record.  Any offer of employment
may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

*   The official title of this position is Management Specialist
II.

** The salary scale (grade 9) for this position is from $16.89 per hour (normal
entrance) to $23.83 per hour (maximum).  With satisfactory performance,
employees are considered for periodic (step) increases up to the maximum of the
range.  The probationary period for this position is one year.