Arlington County is a local government in Virginia serving approximately 235,000 residents from a location five miles from Washington, D.C. Its technical work sits within several operational domains, among them information technology, environmental services, public safety and human services. The Department of Technology Services delivers IT services to the county government, providing a public-sector setting for technology and data work alongside departments covering parks and recreation, human services, environmental programmes and public safety.
Employment opportunities span information technology, public safety, healthcare, finance, environmental services and community development. The county describes its work as serving one of the nation's most engaged communities, and it is noted for an innovative approach to local governance and a commitment to sustainability. A five-member County Board governs the organisation.
Beyond technology, Arlington County operates the Department of Parks and Recreation, which runs extensive parks, libraries, cultural attractions and recreational programming for residents of all ages; the Department of Human Services, which provides social and community support; and the Department of Environmental Services, which oversees environmental programmes and sustainability efforts. The county is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
