This extraordinary career opportunity to join one of the most creative and innovative counties in America is the result of the pending retirement of the current County Executive. Fairfax County, Virginia has a population of over one million and land area of 395 square miles. The next County Executive will assume the leadership of a forward-thinking, full-service organization with approximately 12,000 full-time staff and budget of $6.1 billion. The County Executive serves as the administrative head of the government, overseeing a talented and well qualified senior management team, and must be a confident, “hands-on,” creative, and innovative leader who is capable of operating in a robust and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be intuitive, perceptive, and know when to lead and when to be supportive. The candidate must also be results-oriented and committed to serving the community, and have the ability to provide the vision on an array of complex and interesting topics impacting the citizens of Fairfax County. Competitive salary and executive benefits package.