General Information
Departmental Structure of Arlington County Government
Arlington County Local Government is organized into Departments which report to the County Manager, who is appointed by the County Board. In addition to these administrative departments, the organization of Arlington County Government includes offices for elected and appointed officials, the Courts (a.k.a. Judicial Services), and for Public Schools.
See also: Government In Brief, County Code, Zoning Ordinance, Retirement System
Departments:
These are direct links to the individual departments. Scroll down for department and office summaries.
- County Manager's Office
- Arlington Economic Development (AED)
- Community Planning, Housing & Development (CPHD)
- Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
- Environmental Services (DES)
- Fire Department
- Human Resources (HR)
- Human Services (DHS)
- Libraries
- Management & Finance (DMF)
- Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR)
- Police Department
- Retirement System
- Technology Services (DTS)
Offices:
These are direct links to the individual offices.
- County Board Office
- Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Office of the Commissioner of Revenue
- Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
- Office of the County Attorney
- Office of the Sheriff
- Office of the Treasurer
- Office of Voter Registration
Courts (a.k.a. Judicial Services):
These are direct links to the individual departments.
- Circuit Court
- General District Court
- Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (JDRC)
- Office Of the Magistrate
General County Information
Information & Referral Office
2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(Courthouse Metro, Orange Line)
2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(Courthouse Metro, Orange Line)
The Information & Referral Desk provides information to the public and refers inquiries to appropriate County offices. The Desk is staffed 8am - 5pm weekdays.
Office of the County Manager
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: CountyManager (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3120
Phone: 703-228-3120
Provides professional recommendations to the County Board and implements the County vision and policies; ensures high quality services, with outstanding customer service at a good value to taxpayers; fosters economic and fiscal sustainability; and enhances Arlington’s reputation as a high performing, learning, and caring organization that operates in a manner consistent with its mission and values, making Arlington an employer of choice.
Administrative Departments and Offices
Arlington Economic Development (AED)
Terry Holzheimer, Director
1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1500
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: AED (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-0808
Phone: 703-228-0808
Dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of an economically vital, competitive, and sustainable community by providing aggressive leadership and superior services to the commercial, visitors and housing development sectors of Arlington's economy.
Department of Community Planning,
Housing and Development (CPHD)
Susan Bell, Director
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 810
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: cphd (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3535
Phone: 703-228-3535
Dedicated to promoting the improvement, conservation and revitalization of Arlington's physical and social environment. Responsible for planning and long-range development of the community; administering and enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code; ensuring a range of housing choices by providing housing information and facilitating community revitalization; and delivering quality neighborhood planning and improvement services in collaboration with citizens to enhance and preserve healthy conditions in all neighborhoods.
Office of Emergency Management
Jack Brown, Acting Director
Provides the highest level of emergency preparedness for the citizens and visitors of Arlington.
Department of Environmental Services (DES)
Robert P. Griffin, Jr., Acting Director
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: des (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-4488
Phone: 703-228-4488
Provide expertise in transportation issues and ensure robust infrastructure for the future; conducts environmental planning and analysis for Arlington County on such topics as watershed management, storm water management, Chesapeake Bay protection, environmental site assessment, and Green Buildings; provides utilities services such as meter reading and billing for water, sewer, and refuse/recycling accounts; provide a systematic and thorough approach for capital projects and engineering activities; and manages existing County assets, including facilities and equipment.
Provides essential fire, emergency medical, and allied public safety services for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.
Department of Human Resources (HR)
Marcy Foster, Director
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite #511
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: pers (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3500
Phone: 703-228-3500
Provides human resources leadership and expertise to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Susanne Eisner, Director
3033 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 700-A
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Suite 700-A
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Email: dhs (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-1300
Phone: 703-228-1300
Committed to maintaining a healthy, stable, and safe community by focusing on prevention and promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
Department of Libraries
Diane Kresh, Director
2100 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington , VA 22201
Arlington , VA 22201
Email: libraries (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3348
Phone: 703-228-3348
Provides access to information, creates connections to knowledge, and promotes the joy of reading.
Department of Management
& Finance (DMF)
Mark Schwartz, Director
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 501
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: dmf (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3415
Phone: 703-228-3415
Provides financial management and policy support, analytical services, and financial information to the County Board, the public, the County Manager, County departments and others; seeks the most efficient and effective use of County funds; develops, analyzes and presents information about County finances to the public, the press, bond rating agencies, and other interested parties; coordinates financial activities within the County government and in areas outside County government where the County has an interest, and; serves as a key participant in areas of County-wide priorities such as state tax and budget legislation, economic development, housing financing, regional transit financing, federal tax and regulatory policies, and national Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations.
Department of Parks, Recreation,
& Cultural Resources (PRCR)
Dinesh Tiwari, Director
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 414
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: prcr (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3323
Phone: 703-228-3323
Works to make Arlington the happiest, healthiest place to live, work, and play through dynamic programs, attractive public spaces, and collaborations that provide healthy and fun recreation, sport, and leisure choices; cultivates, maintains, and protects natural and cultural resources; and provides opportunities for creative expression.
Reduces the incidence of crime and improves the quality of life in Arlington County by making it a place where all people can live safely and without fear.
Retirement System
Gregory A. Samay, Executive Director/Chief Investment Officer
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suites 504 & 511
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: benefits (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3900 (Benefits Office)
Phone: 703-228-3321 (Retirement Investment Office)
Phone: 703-228-3900 (Benefits Office)
Phone: 703-228-3321 (Retirement Investment Office)
The Arlington County Employees' Retirement System manages the investment of the Retirement fund and distributes fund assets in the form of benefits to retirees.
Department of Technology Services
Jack Belcher, Director/Chief Information Officer
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 612
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Email: cio (at) arlingtonva.us
Phone: 703-228-3220
Phone: 703-228-3220
Enables the delivery of government services through the application of information technology (IT) managed through proven practices of IT governance and strategic planning.
Courts (a.k.a. Judicial Services)
Arlington Circuit Court
703-228-7010
General District Court
703-228-4485
Office Locations
Most County Offices are located at:
2100 Clarendon Blvd. (Courthouse Metro, Orange Line)
Arlington, VA 22201
General Information: 703-228-3000
TTY/TDD: 703-228-4611
Get Map/Directions
Most County Offices are open 8am - 5pm weekdays. Courts close at 4pm.
Courts, Police and Human Services offices are located at separate addresses nearby.
For specific information, follow the links above to the departmental pages.
