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Updated 3/10/2010


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The deadline for placing a job advertisement in the next issue of the Update newsletter is Friday, March 12. Submit ads via e-mail to David Parsons. VML publishes job advertisements at no cost to its local government members. Non-members are charged a flat rate of $25 per ad per issue. VML edits position descriptions in its print publications because of space limitations.

County Administrator, Fluvanna

SALARY: $95,000-$130,000 DOQ (+) benefits. (pop 24,900) Located in beautiful piedmont region of central Va. appx. 20 miles from Charlottesville and 50 miles from Richmond. County governed by six-member Board of Supervisors, elected for staggered 4-yr. terms, with county administrator serving as chief administrative officer. FY10 budget is $67.4 million, including $38.4 million for schools. Reqs. relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s degree and ICMA certification is preferred). Prefer progressively responsible public administration exper. with 7-plus yrs. of operations and management exper. in local govt. Must have high level of knowledge and exper. in municipal finance and budgeting, economic development and strategic planning. Looking for candidates with understanding of rural community issues and considerable knowledge of Va. state governance and its effect on local issues. Desire exper. with balancing growth issues and the resulting challenges. County residency req’d within 6 mos. Visit www.co.fluvanna.va.us for detailed position profile and application. Submit resume, cover letter with salary history and county application to: Barbara Wall-Magee, Human Resources Manager, Fluvanna County, P.O. Box 540 Palmyra, VA 22963. Deadline: April 3. EOE.

Posted March 10

Accountant, Roanoke

SALARY: $36,029-$46,838 start range DOQ (+) benefits. Maintain financial records, primarily in the area of financial reporting. Compile and analyze financial information used in preparation of complex financial reports; prepare journal entries, financial reports, statements and verify financial data; perform reconciliations and prepare written analyses or account fluctuations, budget variances. Assemble statistical and accounting data on request; assist independent auditors as req'd; assist other deps. by providing information on financial matters; prepare budgetary or financial reports as needed; provide oversight and assistance as req'd in operation of business areas of municipal govt. Reqs. bachelor's degree from 4-yr. college or university in accounting or a related field; 3-5 yrs. related exper. and/or training in accounting, preferably in the public sector; or equiv. comb. of educ. and exper. CPA preferred. Visit www.roanokeva.gov to apply on-line or to download an application. Applications may be mailed to: Human Resources, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Ave., Roanoke, VA 24011. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted March10

Director of Finance, Brunswick County

SALARY: Works under general supervision of county administrator. Plan, organize and direct operations of human resources, budget and financial management. Plans and directs budget development process. Serves as liaison for various fiscal agencies, working with state and local authorities to ensure fiscal responsibility. Reqs. thorough knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting and human resource management principles, practices, methods and procedures. Prefer master’s degree in accounting, budget and finance field, CPA certification. Reqs. 5 yrs. exper. in budgeting and finance, preferably in local government, some of which was performed in a supervisory capacity. Complete job description available at the Office of the County Administrator or at www.brunswickco.com. Submit resume to: Office of the County Administrator, 102 Tobacco St., Lawrenceville, VA 23868. Tel: 434-848-3107 or toll-free 1-800-848-3199. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted March 10

Town Manager, Southern Shores, N.C.

SALARY: $90,000-plus expected min. to start DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (pop.2,500 off season; approx. 10,000 in season) Coastal resort town on Outer Banks is governed by 5-member, non-partisan town council (including mayor) elected for 4-year staggered terms. Budget for 2010 is $5.7 million; 20 FT employees. Min. reqs: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field; min 5-7 yrs. progressive management responsibility in local government or private sector management experience. Must possess expertise and leadership skills in areas that include finance and budgeting, strategic planning, staff development, project management, organizational development, and also possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Must be able to build strong working relationships with council, staff, other governmental units and very active citizen volunteer groups. Experience in coastal government and knowledge of coastal regulations is a plus. Submit letter of application, detailed resume with salary history and work related references to: J. Webb Fuller, c/o Town of Southern Shores, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, N.C. 27949 or e-mail wfuller@southernshores-nc.gov. Deadline: April 12. EOE.

Posted March 1

County Attorney, Stafford

SALARY: Negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (pop. 124,900) Located on I-95 corridor midway between Richmond and Washington. Reqs. graduation from accredited law school, admitted to practice law in Va. and 5-10 yrs. increasingly responsible exper. in the practice of law. Past local govt. exper. an important consideration, with service as a local govt. attorney or deputy attorney in a comparably sized or larger community desirable. Must show broad range of exper. and knowledge of Va. law and a high level of knowledge and performance in areas that include: zoning, subdivision and land use/planning matters, utility issues, personnel and labor law, local tax issues, county contracts and contractual matters related to development issues, procurement of goods and services, lease and purchase of real property, easements, freedom of information, conflict of interest, litigation, inter-local agreements and ordinance preparation and amendment. Experience in dealing with multiple complex issues in a high growth community is an important consideration. General knowledge and experience with federal, state, local, criminal, constitutional and administrative laws necessary. Moving, relocation and additional compensable expenses may be negotiated with county. Desire to establish county residency within a reasonable time of appointment is an important consideration. Complete position description at: www.springsted.com. Submit Stafford County application through county's Web site at http://www.co.stafford.va.us/Departments/Human_Resources/Employment. In addition, submit resume with references and salary history to: John A. Anzivino, Springsted Incorporated, 1564 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228. Tel: 804/726-9750; Fax: 804/726-9752; e-mail: richmond@springsted.com. Deadline: March 29. EOE.

Posted: Feb. 26.

Chief WWTP Operator, Waynesboro

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Perform operational, supervisory and training duties for city's wastewater treatment plant and pumps stations under supervision of the wastewater treatment plant manager. Perform variety of duties related to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater plant in accordance with all state local and federal regulations. Must possess min. of a H.S. diploma or GED, supplemented by previous exper. involving wastewater treatment plant operation; or any equiv. comb. of educ., training and exper. that provides the requested skills, knowledge and abilities for this job. Must possess valid Va. driver's license and current Class 1 Wastewater License. Rotating schedule. Full job description and application at www.waynesboro.va.us. Submit to: Human Resources Office, 503 W. Main St., Suite 102, Waynesboro, VA. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 26

WWTP Lab Director / QA / QC Officer, Waynesboro

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Duties: Perform operational, analytical and supervisory duties to include providing quality assurance, program administration, routine tasks and necessary testing and reporting related to the processing and treatment of wastewater as established by regulatory permits, maintain laboratory accreditation and pass required proficiency and capability tests. Must possess min. of a H.S. diploma or GED, supplemented by previous exper. involving wastewater treatment plant operation; min. 5 yrs. supervisory exper. supplemented by min. 3 yrs. laboratory exper. or any equiv. comb. of educ., training and exper. that provides the suggested job skill, knowledge and abilities for this job. Must possess knowledge of various computer programs, wastewater regulations, laboratory regulations, wastewater treatment process, chemistry chemical and laboratory safety. Must possess valid Va. driver's license. Rotating shifts. Full job description and application at www.waynesboro.va.us. Submit to: Human Resources Office, 503 W. Main St., Suite 102, Waynesboro, VA. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 26

Wastewater Operation and Maintenance Technician, Waynesboro

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Duties: Develop, perform, plan, manage and implement maintenance procedures for all equipment pertaining to wastewater; perform technical and mechanical work related to the maintenance and repair of equipment; serves as a relief wastewater operator; performs related work as required in all weather conditions. Must possess min. of H.S. diploma or GED, supplemented by previous exper. and/or training in mechanical work related to wastewater treatment plant operations or equiv. comb. of educ., exper. and training that provides the requested knowledge skills and abilities of this job. Must possess valid Va. driver's license and Class 4 Va. Wastewater license. Rotating shifts. Full job description and application at www.waynesboro.va.us. Submit to: Human Resources Office, 503 W. Main St., Suite 102, Waynesboro, VA. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 26

City Manager, Cape Coral, Fla.

SALARY: Terms of city manager's contract, including salary, are negotiable and subject to council approval. The city manager, at the direction of city council, serves as the chief administrative officer. Responsible to the council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the city manager's charge by or under the city charter. Assists in implementing council's agenda through a collaborative effort; directs a city workforce of appx. 1,500 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. Individual assigned to this classification is accountable for applying extensive knowledge of a wide variety of city government functions. Must establish residency in Cape Coral within 30 days of hire and maintain residency for duration of employment. For additional information and to apply, go to www.capecoral.net/jobs. Deadline: April 15. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

Project Engineer, Isle of Wight County

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Reqs. 3-5 yrs. exper. (government exper. preferred), and a B.S. or equiv. in civil engineering or related field. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate desirable. Perform technical work involving project management and coordination for design and construction of capital improvement projects. Typical tasks may include the review of erosion and sediment control plans, utility plans and transportation plans to ensure plans are compliant with applicable codes and reg. Submit application, resume and relevant certifications to: HR, P.O. Box 80, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Visit www.iwus.net or call 757/365-6263. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

Firefighter-Medic (Part-time), Isle of Wight County

SALARY: $18.49 / hour to start. Perform emergency medical and fire response services on part-time basis. Responds to emergency calls; prevents and/or extinguishes fires; performs duties for pre-fire planning; maintains fire apparatus and EMS apparatus as assigned, as well as other equipment; completes reports and other administrative work as necessary. Reqs. flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends. Min. reqs. include any comb. of educ. and exper. equiv. to graduation from H.S., 2 yrs. emergency medical and fire response exper. -- preferably at the Advanced Life Support level; Va. certification as a Firefighter II and Haz Mat Operations, EMT-I or EMT-P, EVOC S3 and if EMT-I or EMT-P; must also have ACLS; prefer PALS or PEPP, ITLS/BTLS. If EMT-I or EMT-P, must have TEMS ALS certification. Must also have IS 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800. Must have valid driver's license and submit to criminal history check. Submit application, resume and relevant certifications to: HR, P.O. Box 80, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Visit www.iwus.net or call 757/365-6263. Deadline: March 12. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

Public Information Officer, Vienna

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Hands on, full-time public relations job reqs. ability to write and produce town newsletter, calendar, press releases and brochures. Handles publicity for all town events. Receives and responds to inquiries from the public and media. Must have demonstrated writing, desktop publishing, Web and media experience, proven communication skills and abilities, plus proficiency in MS office, photo editing, Web and desktop publishing software. Reqs. college degree and 5 yrs. related work exper. Complete job description online at: http://bit.ly/ax5QYk. Submit resumes only directly to Administrative Services at jobs5@viennava.gov. Deadline: March 12. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

Accounting Consultant (FT or PT), VML/VACo Finance

SALARY: Negotiable DOE/DOQ. Seeking part- or full-time accountant with government experience for temporary or permanent placement with our Accounting Services consulting program. A governmental background is required, preferably in a local setting. Governmental auditing experience is also acceptable, and experience with multiple municipal finance packages is preferred. CPAs or CPA candidates are encouraged to apply. Some overnight travel is required, but usually scheduled in advance. Excellent opportunity for highly-motivated, self-starting accounting professional who seeks challenge and prefers working in flexible and varied assignments. VML/VACo Finance offers opportunities for professional growth. Typical duties may include: Analyzing complex financial transactions to resolve outstanding issues; reconciling various accounts to expected balances, preparing transactions to resolve outages; assisting clients with year-end accrual entries; preparing non-routine transactions in areas such as long term debt; researching and recording fixed asset acquisitions and disposals; preparing various accounting schedules for review by clients and auditors; assisting with complex bank and balance sheet reconciliations; preparing financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP for governmental entities; creating financial policies or procedural documentation for routine and non-routine financial transactions. Should have experience in a governmental setting (or audit setting with governmental clients), familiarity with governmental GAAP, solid references, and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients and auditors. We offer flexibility in work scheduling and the ability to telecommute occasionally. Due to our geographically diverse clientele, this is a statewide recruitment. Submit confidential resume with references and salary history to: sminor@valocalfinance.org. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

Social Services Director, Prince William County

SALARY: $86,175-$122,370 start range; $86,175-$158,563 full range. (pop. 394,370) Oversee activities of the Department of Social Services. Responsible for planning, coordinating and directing family service programs and services of public assistance intended to improve the social and economic conditions of the county's low-income families and individuals, in addition to being responsible for juvenile sheltering and detention facilities, a large diverse staff and operational budget, and child protective service programs. Duties: Leads the Social Services Department in the delivery of quality services to the community and citizenry in accordance with federal, state and local legislation, rules, regulations and policies; plans, coordinates and directs a full range of family service programs and services of public assistance intended to improve the social and economic conditions of the county's low-income families and individuals; administers locally operated juvenile justice programs; administers local homeless services programs; meets with the Board of Social Services to keep it informed of the agencies needs and resources and obtains necessary approvals; determines staff needs and seeks Board of Social Services approval; administers child protective service programs; fosters and facilitates collaboration of public, private and non-profit service delivery; provides leadership in planning community resources; works with the Board of Social Services to develop departmental goals and objectives in keeping with the County's strategic plans, vision, values, and leadership programs; develops, organizes and directs agency staff and programs to carry out policies developed by the board; provides senior executive team leadership and supervision of the department leadership group, division chiefs and administrative staff; directs the preparation of an operating budget utilizing budget management, analysis and collaborative team-based budgeting; interprets regulations and procedures for staff, community groups and courts; interviews applicants for positions within the department and makes final decisions to hire, promote, transfer, discipline or terminate employees within the limits of appropriate statutes, rules and regulations, and policies; plans, directs, and reviews the work of employees in a quality, high performance, team-based environment; approves correspondence, maintains records, prepares regular and special reports and makes speeches and presentations; reviews specific case problems referred by subordinate supervisors; reviews and revises programs to meet current trends and changing clientele. Reqs. comprehensive knowledge of: public assistance administration and applicable federal, state and local policies and programs; selected Va. Social Service Laws and related statutes; provisions of the Social Security Act and other laws on which they are based; current social, economic and health problems and trends. Also reqs. thorough knowledge of statistical analysis and agency financing; thorough knowledge of casework philosophy, methods and practices; demonstrated skill in maintaining fiscal control and establishing budgetary priorities; skill in solving problems and resolving conflict; ability to administer juvenile residential, community-based and secure detention facilities; ability to plan, direct and review the work of employees in an high performance team-based environment; ability to develop departmental goals and objectives in keeping with the County's strategic plans, vision, values, and leadership programs; ability to administer a multimillion dollar budget utilizing budget management, analysis and collaborative team-based budgeting; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the Board of Social Services, civic and community organizations, County and administrative officials and the general public; ability to work effectively with an administrative board. Reqs. any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in social work, public administration or related field; 5-7 yrs. professional government and/or non-profit social/human services experience; and 5-7 yrs. increasingly responsible senior management leadership experience managing a variety of comprehensive programs such as children, youth and family services and juvenile justice programs, in a social/human services organization. Prefer: experience working with an administrative board; resource management experience to include budget management, analysis and collaborative team based budgeting; experience with administering a program budget of approximately $35 million or greater; management experience with a large (319-plus employees) diverse staff of professional, para-professional and other support employees; experience administering juvenile sheltering/detention facilities; experience within an organization with formal vision, values, and or leadership program(s); experience collaborating with community/faith based organizations. Apply on-line at www.pwcgov.org/jobs or send resume to: Human Resources Director, Prince William County, 4380 Ridgewood Center Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Resume should include references and salary history. Position # 890233 Deadline: March 12. EOE.

Posted Feb. 25

County Administrator, James City

SALARY: $140,000-$165,000 negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (pop.63, 329) Historic county with record of stability in its top leadership is governed by a five-member board of supervisors elected for staggered 4-year terms. County administrator serves as chief administrative officer of a government recognized for its creativity, ability to work cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions and strong leadership in the Hampton Roads region and in the state. Approved FY10 budget of $164.1 million is spread over a wide range of service areas. Reqs. bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or related field, with a master's degree in public or business administration preferred. Also reqs. min. 5-7 yrs. of progressively responsible local government and/or private sector experience in management of an organization comparable to James City with an appropriate amount of time spent in a supervisory/managerial role in the public sector. Experience beyond the minimum stated, in a variety of local government or private sector settings, is also highly desirable. Ideal candidate should possess experience in a high performing, comparably sized, growing community with a wide range of duties in operation and management. Past experience must show high levels of performance and leadership in areas that include finance and budget, growth management, long range and strategic planning, staff development and maintaining positive lines of communication at all levels. Additional experience in team building and outreach and development of high performance functions of governmental departments is a significant consideration. ICMA Credentialed status desired. Submit letter of application, detailed resume with salary history and work related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 1564 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228; Fax 804-726-9752 or e-mail Richmond@springsted.com. Complete community / position profile at www.springsted.com. Deadline: March 22. EOE.

Posted Feb. 24

Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations, Suffolk

SALARY: $68,998-$89,698 (+) benefits. Perform supervisory and skilled technical work overseeing the daily operations of the Operations Division of the Public Works Department. Work involves coordinating and supervising the operations of Traffic Engineering, Street Maintenance and Construction, Refuse Collection and Grounds Maintenance; and planning construction and maintenance programs for the divisions, including budgetary planning. Reqs. bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration or related field and 6-9 yrs. exper. in administration and budget preparation, with 3-5 yrs. progressively responsible exper. in municipal engineering work, including supervisory exper. PE certification desired. Complete application online at www.suffolk.va.us or call 757/514-4110 for additional info. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 24

Wastewater Operator & Wastewater Relief Operator, Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority

SALARY: Independent agency provides impoundment, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water and transport and treatment of wastewater for Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Job description, explanation of benefits and application at: www.rivanna.org. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 16

County Administrator, Shenandoah

SALARY: $95,000-$125,000 negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (pop.41, 252; $100.4 million bdgt.) County's government provides a range of services to a growing regional community and is widely recognized for its efforts to provide a high quality of life, strong school system and a diverse economy and workforce. Min. reqs. include a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, planning, finance or related field (master's degree highly desirable); min. 5-8 yrs. years of public and/or private management exper. in a comparably sized, high performance based organization, with more exper. preferred. Past exper. must demonstrate high level of successful performance in areas that include finance and budget, economic development, long range and strategic planning, staff development, and maintaining positive lines of communication at all levels. Additional experience in team building and outreach and development of high performance governmental departments and organizations is a significant consideration. A progressive record of strong professional, administrative leadership in a similar community or organization is an important consideration. Submit letter of application, detailed resume with salary history and work related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 1564 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228; Fax 804-726-9752 or e-mail Richmond@springsted.com. Complete community / position profile at www.springsted.com. Applications received by March 15 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 12

Engineer, Leesburg

SALARY: $46,964-$78,828 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits (pop. 38,000-plus) Position involves design review, project management, scheduling and construction of public works capital improvement projects, traffic engineering, and transportation. Work includes preparing traffic studies and coordinating traffic calming in residential neighborhoods. Reqs. bachelor's degree in civil engineering / related field or equiv. comb. of educ. and exper.; some work exper. in civil engineering; effective communicator. Prefer: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). Town of Leesburg employment application req'd. See www.leesburgva.gov or request application from the H.R. Department at 703/737-7177. Mail or hand-deliver application to: Town of Leesburg, Human Resources Department, 25 W. Market St., P.O. Box 88, Leesburg, VA 20178. Applications may be faxed to 703/737-7190. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 12

City Manager, New Bern, N.C.

SALARY: $142,072 (+) benefits, including car allowance. (pop. 28,586; $131.3 million bdgt.; 550 allocated FT positions) Historic city governed by mayor and 6-member Board of Aldermen elected for 4-yr. terms is located at confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers, 35 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Previous city manager served 22 yrs. City services include electric, water, sewer, public works, planning and economic development, parks and recreation, police and fire. Must possess exceptional communication, leadership, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills, along with proven record of managing people with a collaborative team approach. Electric management exper. desirable. Reqs. relevant bachelor's degree from accredited college and min. 10 yrs. increasingly responsible local govt. management exper., preferably as a city manager. Prefer MPA and ICMA-credentialed manager. Must establish city residency within 1 yr. Submit cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, City of New Bern, P.O. Box 1129, New Bern, N.C. 28563. Deadline: March 19. EOE.

Posted Feb. 11

Chief of Police, Manassas

SALARY: $86,195-$143,957 (pop. 36,000) Manage and direct all operations of the Police Department consistent with shared vision, values and leadership philosophy of the city. Reqs. relevant bachelor's degree and 10-plus yrs. progressively responsible law enforcement exper. in management and leadership. Prefer relevant master's degree and several years exper. as a chief in a small- or medium-sized department, or major command position in a large city, or any equiv. comb. of training and exper. that provides the req'd. knowledge, skills and abilities. Will command a nationally accredited law enforcement agency with a force of 125 people (86 sworn) and an annual operating bdgt. of $14 million. Reports to city manager and must possess: outstanding administrative, managerial and budgetary skills; strong problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; Incident Command Systems certifications; ability to effectively represent department needs and goals to City Council, city management and the community. Must understand local and regional law enforcement relationships and emergency planning organizations. Reqs. initiative, experience and strong commitment to community policing, staff training, officer career development and diversity in hiring and promotions. Must have knowledge of national accreditation through CALEA and be able to work effectively with other depts. and community activists. State Certified Police Officer and valid state driver's license req'd; FBI National Academy preferred. Apply: Human Resources, 9027 Center St., Room 302, Manassas, VA 20110. FAX: 703/257-5827; hr@ci.manassas.va.us; www.manassascity.org/jobs. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 9

Assistant Building Official, Portsmouth

SALARY: $56,410-$63,794 DOQ/DOE. Perform supervisory, technical and enforcement duties to ensure enforcement of and compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Industrialized Building and Manufactured Home Safety Regulations, Virginia Amusement Device Regulations and Flood Proofing and Elevation (FEMA) regulations. Work involves supervising a technical staff to ensure adherence to building codes; review of complex construction documents for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code; educating the public on building safety concerns and code compliance. Requires. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field; 3-5 yrs. progressively responsible work experience in building inspections, engineering, construction or a related field, including at least 2 yrs. of supervisory experience, or any related experience that provides the req'd knowledge, skills and abilities; valid Va. Driver's License. Also requires possession of certification as an ICC/VA, Combination Inspector (commercial and residential), certification as an amusement device inspector, and ICC/VA, Certification as a Building Plans Examiner. Prefer ICC certification as a building official. Portion of these credentials may be considered. All credentials must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Prevous applicants need not apply. Submit City of Portsmouth application and resume to: City of Portsmouth, Department of Human Resource Management, 801 Crawford St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Visit www.portsmouthva.gov. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 8

On-Call Firefighter / EMT (Basic / Intermediate / Paramedic), Prince George County

SALARY: $16.75 per hr. Seeking certified applicants for purpose of creating an on-call pool to be utilized to fill-in during times of staff shortages. Will cover various shifts as needed. Must possess current Va. or National Registry certification as an EMT-Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic. Must attach copy of current certifications to be considered. Reqs. pre-employment physical / drug testing and comprehensive criminal and financial background check, to include fingerprinting. Complete job description and county application at www.princegeorgeva.org. First review of applications begins Feb. 15. Faxed or e-mailed applications not accepted. Open until filled.

Posted Feb. 2

Zoning Administrator, Herndon

SALARY: $59,336-$75,256 DOQ/DOE hiring range; $59,336-$94,937 full range. Oversee zoning and permitting functions. Administer, interpret, enforce and amend zoning and subdivision ordinances; provide staff support to BZA; review and analyze BZA appeals; prepare staff reports and recommendations for Town Council, boards and commissions; ensure highly responsive customer service program. Reqs. master's degree in planning and min. 5 yrs. exper. or bachelor's degree in planning and min. 10 yrs. zoning exper. Must be familiar with Va. Code, personnel and conflict management, must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Call 703/481-1185; e-mail jobs@hernondon-va.gov or visit www.herndon-va.gov for application / information. EOE. Open until filled.

Posted Feb. 1

Business Auditor (Finance Department), Albemarle County

SALARY: $45,556-$59,224 hiring range DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Performs difficult technical work inspecting and investigating county business establishments to secure compliance with state and local business license and tax ordinances. Reqs. educ. and exper. equiv. to bachelor's degree in business mngmnt., finance, or a related field with course work equiv. to a major concentration in accounting and/or auditing; min. 2 yrs. audit exper. CPA or related certification preferred. Complete job description and on-line application at www.albemarle.org/jobs. County of Albemarle, Department of Human Resources, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434/296-5827. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Feb. 1

Assistant City Manager (2 positions), Norfolk

SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. The city manager has 4 assistant city managers; 2 of the positions are vacant. Performs administrative functions of complex and significant difficulty in executing programs and projects. Serves as adviser to the city manager regarding matters related to the administration of the city and ensures execution of directives from the city manager. The new assistants will take a leadership role in multiple operations, including implementation of the city's strategic redevelopment and ensuring sound financial management and organizational stability. Reqs. impressive records of results in developing policy and being adept at influencing decisions without having the role of direct reporting relationships to rely upon. Will represent the city on boards and commissions, and remain current on issues while building beneficial coalitions. The assistants will coordinate and collaborate on key projects. Multiple general management skills, training and extensive experience in some or all of the following areas is a plus: financial management; economic development and redevelopment; planning (including housing), community development and land use; employee relations and professional development; contract negotiations and administration; enterprise management (for example: utilities, parking retail development); public safety; transportation planning and management; construction project oversight. Reqs. strong record of accomplishments as well as proven record of developing performance measures and accountability standards; consensus builders who reach out to create beneficial public and private sector partnerships; experienced in community outreach and involvement efforts working closely with neighborhoods, adjoining governments and citizen commissions in addressing the needs of the city. Also reqs. graduation from accredited 4-yr. college or university with master's degree in public or business administration, or a related field and 10 yrs. professional exper. with increasing responsibility for planning, organizing and executing a varied work plan in a mid- to large-size city, county or state agency. Must establish Norfolk residency within 6 mos. of appointment. Full recruitment brochure available upon request. Submit letter of interest and resume in confidence to: Glenda Schroedel, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, City of Norfolk, City Manager's Office -- Suite 1101, 810 Union St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Glenda.schroedel@norfolk.gov Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Jan. 25

Business Auditor (Finance Department), Albemarle County

SALARY: $45,556-$59,224 hiring range DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Performs difficult technical work inspecting and investigating county business establishments to secure compliance with state and local business license and tax ordinances. Reqs. educ. and exper. equiv. to bachelor's degree in business mngmnt., finance, or a related field with course work equiv. to a major concentration in accounting and/or auditing; min. 2 yrs. audit exper. CPA or related certification preferred. Complete job description and on-line application at www.albemarle.org/jobs. County of Albemarle, Department of Human Resources, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434/296-5827. Open until filled. EOE.

Posted Jan. 25

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