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Office Manager

Prince William County, Virginia, MN, United States


Introduction
Prince William County Fire and Rescue System is the second largest fire and rescue service in Virginia and offers an opportunity to work in a diverse, dynamic organization that provides emergency response services. The Fire Marshal’s Office seeks a Business Services Analyst (Office Manager) to lead administrative functions and support public safety, building development, and community partnerships.

About this Role
The Office Manager is an administrative leader who supervises professional staff and oversees critical administrative, financial, and operational functions. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring staff; managing performance, training, and workflow; overseeing fee schedule preparation, financial tracking, reconciliation, cash handling, and audit compliance; evaluating and improving policies and procedures; conducting research and resolving complex issues; processing Freedom of Information Act requests; and providing subject‑matter expertise on systems such as EnerGov, EDMS, and other platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor administrative staff

Manage performance, training, and workflow of staff

Lead financial and operational activities – fee schedule, tracking, reconciliation, cash handling, audit compliance

Evaluate and improve policies, procedures, and service delivery

Research and resolve complex functional issues

Process FOIA requests

Collaborate with contractors, developers, design professionals, and county partners to streamline permitting and inspection processes

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.

At least four years of experience in administrative or office management operations

Preferences

Experience in local government, public safety, or a regulatory environment

Supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development

Experience with financial administration – fee schedules, audits, cash handling, budgeting, reconciliation

Knowledge of permitting or development services processes

Understanding of building life‑safety systems (fire alarm, sprinkler, hood, underground fire line, fire lane)

Experience with EnerGov, EDMS, Enterprise or similar platforms

Knowledge of policy development, interpretation or compliance

Knowledge of Virginia FOIA laws and requirements

Experience working with external stakeholders (contractors, developers, regulatory partners)

Special Requirements
Background checks, including criminal history, credit history, education verification, license verification, and fingerprinting may be required. Fire & Rescue requires a criminal background check through Central Crime Records Exchange and National Crime Information Center, and a driving record transcript from the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Work Schedule
Exempt full‑time, Monday to Friday during regular business hours with occasional flexibility. Eligible for occasional telework, subject to business needs.

Starting Salary Range
$78,000 – $92,000 annually

Benefits

Retirement through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

401a and 457 retirement savings plans

Paid annual leave, personal leave, sick leave, holidays

Optional group medical and dental health plans

Optional group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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