Value proposition

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Here are the top reasons our employees are committed to working for Fairfax County Government:

• Quality of co-workers
• Ethical standards and values
• The county's mission
• Compensation and benefits, including a defined retirement plan
• The work environment
• Making a difference through public service

When you come to Fairfax County Government, you have arrived at a very special workplace. We employ over 12,000 workers across the county...people who are dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative ways to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. But our mission also entails something more. As a county government, we seek to maintain high ethical standards and a culture that values honesty, integrity and transparency in all that we do. Our decisions are driven by what is right for our 1.14 million residents. And we are committed to our employees, to the environment in which we live and to the community we serve.

What's both crucial and refreshing about our culture is this—here, you'll find diversified experiences, strong ethics and integrity, and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your own career.

Our employees have an extraordinary sense of purpose: bringing some of the county's finest achievements to the residents of the county by delivering exceptional services.

So, tour our website. Learn more about our people—their backgrounds and interests, our work and our mission. Gain the information you need to decide if Fairfax County Government is a match for you. We'll show you where your expertise can add value, and then how to apply for the positions that interest you. In the end, we hope you will discover more about us and the many reasons to join us.

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