ASAP Program Director (Alcohol Safety Action Program Administrator)

The Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) is a criminal justice program dedicated to reducing impaired driving and improving transportation safety in Fairfax County. Working in partnership with the courts and community-based providers, Fairfax ASAP delivers alcohol and other drug education and coordinates referrals to treatment for individuals convicted of DUI and related offenses.

Serves as a probationary service for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (JDRDC), Circuit Court, and General District Court. As a part of JDRDC, Fairfax ASAP operates under the oversight of the Commission on VASAP and the Fairfax ASAP Policy Board. The ASAP Program Director reports to the JDRDC Deputy Dirtector, and is responsible for directing the administration of a court-mandated Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) certified by the Commission on VASAP, Virginia's Alcohol Safety Action Program. Provides leadership for program operations, personnel management, fiscal administration, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.

Directs implementation of services authorized by the Alcohol Safety Action Program Local Policy Board and required by the Commission on VASAP. Serves as the principal liaison to the judiciary, the Commission on VASAP, treatment providers, criminal justice agencies, and community stakeholders; and performs related work as required.

Directs all functional and adjudication operations of the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Office, overseeing all aspects, including implementation of the VASAP client classification system used to determine needed level of service probation, education, public information and special programs, and monitors all probation, financial and support services to conform to local and state standards.

(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.)

Directs and evaluates all operational activities of a certified Alcohol Safety Action Program to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery;
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and operational practices consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, County policies, and Commission on VASAP standards;
Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for professional, technical, and administrative staff;
Establishes organizational priorities and ensures accountability for program performance;
Directs strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery;
Develops and administers the program budget;
Oversees fiscal operations;
Authorizes expenditures;
Negotiates and administers contracts and ensures sound stewardship of public resources;
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the judiciary, criminal justice agencies, behavioral health providers, governmental organizations, treatment providers, and community stakeholders;
Represents the program before public agencies, professional organizations, advisory boards, and community groups;
Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards;
Ensures organizational compliance and provides technical guidance regarding program administration;
Directs activities necessary to maintain certification by the Commission on VASAP, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, audits, reporting requirements, and performance measures;
Prepares and presents administrative, operational, fiscal, and statistical reports and recommendations to the local Policy Board, the Commission on VASAP, County leadership, and other governing or advisory bodies.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the principles and practices of executive leadership, public administration, and organizational management;
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and Commission on VASAP standards governing Alcohol Safety Action Programs;
Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational development, performance management, and continuous process improvement;
Knowledge of public sector budgeting, financial management, contract administration, procurement principles, and resource management;
Knowledge of leadership principles, organizational development, employee supervision, coaching, and performance management;
Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to impaired driving intervention, community supervision, substance use education, treatment referral, and behavior change;
Ability to direct and evaluate complex public programs involving operational, fiscal, contractual, and regulatory responsibilities;
Ability to evaluate organizational performance, analyze operational and financial data, and develop strategic recommendations;
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and professional standards;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, elected officials, governmental agencies, criminal justice partners, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and the public;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex administrative, operational, and fiscal reports;
Ability to utilize technology and information systems to support executive decision-making, organizational oversight, and program accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, business administration, or a closely related field; plus, five years of progressively responsible management experience directing criminal justice, behavioral health, or human services programs, including responsibility for personnel supervision, fiscal administration, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01614