Assistant Director of Business Services

Prince William County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a and 457 plans

Paid leave and holidays

Health, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

EAP and career development

Job summary

Prince William County Government invites applications for the Assistant Director of Business Services in Facilities & Fleet Management. You will lead HR operations, including FMLA, investigations, recruitment, and training, while driving automation and improved departmental workflows across divisions.

You will contribute to strategic initiatives such as the APWA accreditation, KPI development, and modernization of service areas like Print Shop, Records Center, and Mail Room, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include high school diploma or GED and 8 years in HR leadership, policy or budget roles.
• Preference for master’s degree and SHRM/HRCI designation.
• Municipal government experience and APWA accreditation familiarity are valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core HR operations, including FMLA, leave management, investigations, recruitment, and employee training.
• Lead budget forecasting, internal controls, and collaboration with Finance & Budget.
• Drive modernization of workflows, standardized technology platforms, and KPI development.
• Support apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, and manager training.

Skills

HR leadership

Municipal government experience

Change management

Policy administration

Budget development

Communication

FMLA and leave management

Education

Master’s degree in HR Management/Public Administration

SHRM/HRCI credential

Job description

Join Facilities & Fleet Management (FFM) as the Assistant Director of Business Services- a pivotal leadership position that supports the essential operations underpinning our local government. In this role, you will manage FFM’s core HR functions, including FMLA and extended leave management, personnel investigations, recruitment strategies, employee training, and performance evaluations. Your contributions will drive automation, enhance departmental workflows, and reinforce financial and operational excellence throughout all divisions. You will be deeply involved in the delivery of major initiatives such as the Strategic Plan, American Public Works Association Accreditation (APWA), Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, and the modernization of key service areas like the Print Shop, Records Center, and Mail Room.

We are seeking an innovative, people-oriented leader with proven experience in HR and municipal government to help shape the future of FFM. If you are driven by excellence and committed to supporting the fundamental systems that sustain our community, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

About This Role:

As the Assistant Director of Business Services for FFM, you will provide steady, thoughtful leadership across core HR, administrative, financial, and operational functions. You’ll oversee essential HR operations, including FMLA and extended leave management, progressive discipline management, personnel investigations, recruitment strategies, HR training, employee evaluations, and improvements to department-wide HR practices. Your expertise will help drive a people-focused and collaborative environment that reflects FFM’s values.

This role is instrumental in modernizing administrative processes by standardizing technology platforms, enhancing workflows, improving communication systems, and supporting emergency management readiness. You’ll also oversee major service areas such as the Print Shop, Records Center, Mail Room, and Business Services’ accounts payable functions.

Financial duties include leading budget forecasting, monitoring divisional spending, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating with Finance & Budget. The position actively supports employee development, apprenticeship programs, educational partnerships, and manager training. You will contribute to strategic departmental efforts, including the Strategic Plan, APWA, SOP review, and KPI development.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial municipal HR expertise, strong financial and operational acumen, clear communication skills, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Supervising/managing high-level human resource functions
• Policy management and administration
• Budget development in a municipal organization
• Financial oversight and internal controls in a municipal organization

Preferences:

• More than 8 years of experience in the following areas:
• Overseeing high-level human resources functions
• Managing policy & administration
• Overseeing budget development in a municipal organization
• Financial oversight, including internal controls in a municipal organization
• Experience serving as an agency's APWA Accreditation Manager.
• Master’s degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An HR professional designation from SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) or HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute)

Special Requirements:

• Police background checks, which may include but are not limited to criminal history, credit history, education verification, license verification, and/or fingerprinting, are required
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• This role is considered an essential position and is expected to work during emergency events of all types, especially during winter inclement days.

Work Schedule:

The base schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm; Exempt employees may be required at times to work hours outside of their typical schedule. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to report to work during emergency events. This position is eligible to telework up to two days per week after a one-year probationary period. Telework schedule may change based on need of the department.

Hiring Salary Range: $104,500.50 to $156,223.77 Annually

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE:The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.