PLANNER
Development Review #1617
Stafford County Government
Salary: $41,496-$49,192 DOQ
Closing Date: July 14.
-Performs intermediate professional work in the handling of a variety of assignments in the Office of Planning; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical and clerical personnel.
-Performing short and long range planning studies; serving as staff support to various committees; preparing and maintaining studies, graphics, records and files.
-Performs or assists in the development of studies, analyses, and recommendations in connection with the current and long-range physical, social and economic development of the County.
-Gathers, selects, compiles and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the area;
-Analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, and develops projections such as for population trends, highway needs, land use, etc.;
-Reviews subdivision and site plans;
-Prepares reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations;
-Explains planning problems and procedures to the general public on inquiry;
-Serves as staff assistant to various boards and commissions;
-Acts as technical advisors, within field of specializations, to other planners with the department;
-Provides direction to planning technicians working on the same project;
-Reviews subdivision and site plans;
-Performs related tasks as required.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning; general knowledge of economics, sociology and municipal finance as applied to urban planning; some knowledge of current literatures and recent developments in the field of urban planning; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; ability to prepare and present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, employees and representatives of other public agencies; ability to plan and supervise the work of technical subordinates.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in urban planning or a related field, and some experience in professional planning work.
A driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Candidate selected will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal history and fingerprint check, post-offer, pre-employment medical exam, alcohol and controlled substance tests at the County’s expense.
Apply online at www.co.stafford.va.us. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a County Application. EOE
(POSTED July 1)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES
*Position Re-opened*
Isle of Wight County is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Assistant Director of General Services. The successful candidate will manage the County's Engineering and Public Utilities divisions, including County owned water systems, sewer systems, construction administration, and engineering functions. This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering (civil engineering preferred), 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience; Professional Engineering license preferred. Salary DOQ.
Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume by July 17 to HR, P.O. Box 80, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Isle of Wight County is an AA EEO M/F/H/V employer
(POSTED July 1)

LIBRARY DIRECTOR
CLIFTON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Town of Clifton Forge seeks an energetic, creative, and skilled leader to serve as the Library Director for the Clifton Forge Public Library located in the beautiful Alleghany Highlands of Virginia. The Library has a circulation of 27,000 serving a population of 4,200. The staff is composed of one full-time and two part-time employees, an active Friends organization and a $161,000 budget. The successful candidate will need to possess dynamic leadership ability, strategic planning experience, hands-on management knowledge, staff development commitment, and excellent verbal and written skills; and a willingness to work in concert with the Library Board, Staff, Town Manager, and the Friends of the Library. The primary duties of the position include facilities management, fostering a creative and patron-focused staff, and the ability to inspire community support. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, five or more years of library experience, including at least three years of increasingly greater library responsibilities in a professional capacity.
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits are excellent. All communications are treated confidentially. Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, town application, www.cliftonforge.org and three letters of professional recommendations to the Town Manager, Town of Clifton Forge, P. O. Box 631, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, 540-863-2500, no later than July 24. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
(POSTED June 29) 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
The County of Washington seeks applications for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator. Under the direction of the County Administrator, responsible for County’s E-911 system and overall organization, planning, direction, coordination and improvement of functions/activities of County fire, rescue and other emergency organizations within a volunteer-based responder system. Salary range $45,000 – $55,000 with benefits.
A complete Position Description along with Application for Employment may be obtained through the County Department of Accounting, County of Washington, 205 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 or through the County Web site www.washcova.com. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 27. Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(POSTED June 26)

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The County of Appomattox is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Director of Economic Development. This position will perform professional and administrative work in the field of Economic Development, including business recruitment and business retention activities. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, with Master’s Degree preferred, supplemented by a minimum three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes project management and supervisor experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Salary range for this position is $45,000-$75,000. Appomattox County offers a comprehensive benefits package including VRS retirement. Position is open until filled; however, review and consideration of applications will begin on July 27. Appomattox County is an EOE. Applications are available from the County Administrator's Office, 153-A Morton Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522. Telephone (434) 352-2637.
(POSTED June 25)

DIRECTOR OF COURT SERVICES
Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job # 09-0638 $92,094 to $153,490
Fairfax County Government, one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive local governments located in the Northern Virginia Area, seeks a creative leader and seasoned management executive of outstanding ability to lead the county’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Services (JDRDC) organization.
Serves at the pleasure of the County Executive, under direction of the Deputy County Executive for Human Services, and in consultation with the JDRDC judges. The Director of Court Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive array of locally administered court-related residential, probation, counseling and other service programs. The Director of Court services also plays a critical role as part of the county’s overall Senior Management Team and as a member of the Human Services Leadership Team, which supports the strategic direction and management coordination of a comprehensive system of integrated human services delivery, community engagement and capacity building.
With a constant focus toward "win-win" outcomes, the ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver, decisive and accommodating, able to build consensus and ensure follow through. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to leverage an approachable communication style with a sound understanding of policy and practices within both the juvenile and domestic relations justice system and the broader human services system.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following: A master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, or a related field, plus five years of progressively responsible professional experience.
Special Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a credit check and a criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting. A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of the theories and practices in the fields of juvenile and domestic justice services; considerable knowledge of the statutes and other administrative rules relating to children; considerable knowledge of Juvenile and Domestic Court practices and procedures; demonstrated experience in the integration of JDRDC services within a broader, prevention oriented, integrated human services system; considerable knowledge of management practices including personnel management, budgeting, budget control and record keeping systems; ability to develop effective working relations with staff, other agencies and professionals; ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with other institutions including schools, law enforcement, purchase of service agencies and governmental bodies; ability to effectively supervise personnel including hiring, training, motivation; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Note: Please click on the link for a detailed description of the position: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/pdf/jdrdcdirector.pdf.
TO APPLY: Apply online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs by July 17. EEO/Reasonable Accommodation. TTY 703-222-7314.
(POSTED June 23)

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Prince William County, population 390,771, located 30 minutes southwest of Washington, DC in Northern Virginia invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of County Attorney. The County Attorney serves as principal legal advisor to the Board of County Supervisors and others and is responsible for matters before Local/State/Federal/Appellate Courts. Supervises staff of 25, and an office budget of $3.1 million. Requirements shall include graduation from an ABA accredited law school, be a member of VA Bar or gain admittance within six months following appointment. Seven to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law is required with previous local government experience in a comparably size or larger jurisdiction an important consideration.
Experience at the senior management level in a large private practice will be viewed favorably. Successful candidate shall have a broad range of experience and knowledge of Virginia law to include performance in areas of zoning, subdivision and land use/planning, personnel and labor law, local tax issues, contracts and contractual matters related to development issues, procurement of goods and services, lease and purchase of real property, easements, FOIA, conflict of interest, litigation, inter-governmental agreements, ordinance preparation/ amendment and other related areas. General knowledge and experience with federal, state, local, criminal, contractual and administrative laws necessary.
Salary is negotiable in the upper $100,000s based on qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits include paid pension, annual and sick leave, medical, dental and other insurances, and benefits. County residency is required within a reasonable time following appointment to the position. Apply online or send resumes by the deadline of July 13, to Human Resources Director, Prince William County, VA, 4380 Ridgewood Center Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Resumes should include references and salary history.
(POSTED June 23)

GRANTS WRITER/COORDINATOR
Pulaski County is taking applications for the position of Grants Writer/Coordinator.
Job duties include researching federal, state, and other grant opportunities, processing and coordinating grant applications, monitoring grant accounts, maintaining documentation, reporting to various granting agencies, conducting program evaluations, and working with all county departments to maximize grant revenue for various programs and services.
The successful applicant must have demonstrated grant writing success from public and/or private sources; have a Bachelor’s degree preferably in public administration, public policy, planning, or business administration; proficiency in computer use, specifically Microsoft Office Products; have the ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines; to compile and analyze data for oral and written presentations; with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills; and a strong customer service orientation.
This will be a contract position with the salary being paid through a percentage of the grant funds received by the County as facilitated by this position. Number of hours is dependent upon workload.
Interested applicants may apply directly to Robert Hiss, Assistant County Administrator, 143 3rd St, NW, Pulaski, VA 24301 or through the Virginia Employment Commission Office, 206 3rd Ave., Radford, VA, 24141, Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please submit a cover letter, resume, completed county application that is available on the county Web site: www.pulaskicounty.org, and a 1-2 page description of successful grant awards/projects.
Deadline: Application review to begin July 20, position open until filled. EOE.
(POSTED June 22)

RECREATION TECHNICIAN
Nelson County
Full-time
Hiring Range: $24,591-$27,823
Closing Date: June 30
Beginning Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities include assisting Director in organizing, directing, and promoting Parks & Recreation programs for all age groups, maintaining all Parks and Recreation facilities, performs general office duties, organizes, directs & supervises subordinate Parks & Recreation staff. Must have general knowledge of recreation, organized athletics, and lifetime leisure principles and activities, knowledge of standard office methods and record keeping, and working knowledge of PC applications. Must be able to communicate courteously and effectively with the public in oral and written form and organize large groups and events, preferred but not required education equivalent to junior college or 2 years of college training. CPR & First Aid Certification and Commercial Driver’s License is recommended but must be obtained within first year of employment.
Interested persons may apply at the Human Resources, P.O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949. 434-263-7137. EOE. Applications are also online at www.nelsoncounty.com/financeandhr.
(POSTED June 16)

COUNTY ATTORNEY
Goochland County, population 20,440, located in the Richmond Metropolitan area invites resumes of application for the position of County Attorney. Graduation from an accredited law school, admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and preferably five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law. Past local government experience an important consideration, with service as a local government attorney or deputy attorney in a comparably sized or larger community desirable. Individual must show a broad range of experience and knowledge of Virginia law and a high level of knowledge and performance in areas that include: zoning, subdivision and land use/planning matters, 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 a growing community is an important consideration. General knowledge and experience with federal, state, local, criminal, constitutional and administrative laws necessary. The salary for the position is negotiable within a range of $90,000 to $130,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include but are not limited to participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical and dental insurance, professional dues and conference expenses. Moving, relocation and additional compensable expenses may be negotiated with the County. County residency is required within a reasonable time of appointment to the position. A complete description of the position and the County’s profile is available at:www.springsted.com. The application deadline is July 13. To be considered, please submit a resume, with references and salary history to:
John A. Anzivino
Springsted Incorporated
1564 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 726-9750
Fax: (804) 726-9752
E-Mail: richmond@springsted.com
Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(POSTED June 12)

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
The City of Martinsville seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Human Resources Director. The employee will provide direct management and over-sight of recruitment and selection activities as well as classification, compensation, benefits, wellness, and workers’ compensation programs. Work also involves the creation, delivery, and evaluation of City-sponsored professional and organizational development efforts, facilitating discussions with employees and supervisors to prevent and help resolve problems which arise out of or affect work, advising management on sensitive or significant workforce and employment-related matters, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations regarding public employment.
Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field and eight years of progressively responsible public sector HR management experience. SPHR certification preferred but not required.
Must become resident of City of Martinsville within twelve months of employment. Salary DOQ.
Submit cover letter and required City application to: City Manager’s Office, PO Box 1112, Martinsville, VA. Full description and application available on City’s Web site at: www.martinsville-va.gov.
Open until filled. EOE
(POSTED June 12)

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR I
Position Number 00001-09
Salary: $41,564.00 - $75,000.00
Full-time Position: 40 hrs/wk
Location: Middlesex County
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Duties and Responsibilities: Directs the operations of a local social services department serving a rural population of 10,000+. Interprets regulations and procedures. Meets with local social services board to inform it of agency needs and resources. Serves as liaison to county and regional partnering agencies. Participates in budget and report preparation. Renders decisions regarding personnel actions. May act as direct supervisor to both the eligibility and services unit; this includes casework involving J&DR or/and circuit courts.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who possess public sector, human services or/and budgetary experience and who have a MPA, MBA, MSW, BA or BS degree.
Preference may also be given to candidates who reside in Middlesex County.
Special Requirements: 1) Must be willing to work outside normal operating hours, including being on-call; 2) Must be able to assist with Emergency Shelter Operations; and 3) Must reside within one hour’s drive of the agency.
Special Instructions to Applicants: A completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application must received at the address below:
Middlesex Department of Social Services
PO Box 216
Urbanna, VA 23175-0216
Candidates may also submit a resume; however, a resume will not substitute for an application. For more information contact Lori Stallings or Jo Ann Wilson-Harfst at Middlesex DSS at 804-758-2348 or see jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Emailed applications are not being accepted at this time. EEO
Please include the classification title, position number, and location of the position you are applying on all forms that you submit.
(POSTED June 9)

DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR HUMAN SERVICES
Chesterfield County (Richmond-Metro Area), a recognized leader and award winning local government, seeks an individual with strong leadership qualities and management experience to provide strategic direction, oversee operations and policy implementation and ensure desired outcomes are achieved for the County’s division of Human Services. The division is comprised of approximately 1,500 full time and part time staff and the departments of Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Social Services, Libraries/Law Library, Parks and Recreation, Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse (Community Services Board), Health Department (District includes Powhatan and Colonial Heights), Juvenile Detention Home, Comprehensive Services, Adult Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Youth Group Home, Youth Planning and Development, Juvenile Probation Services, Local Adult Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services (Community Corrections Services), Domestic Violence Resources, Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act, Senior Advocate, Disability Services, Victim Witness Services, Cooperative Extension Services, Historical Properties and Tourist Events and the ACCESS Chesterfield Transportation program. The successful candidate will also serve in an advisory capacity to the Health Center Commission (Lucy Corr Nursing Home).
This position is responsible for financial oversight and resource prioritization for the Human Services Division, which includes over 31 different services and programs with annual revenues and expenditures in excess of $105 million and a five-year capital improvement plan in excess of $100 million.
Chesterfield, a suburban county of 446 square miles, is centrally located in the Commonwealth with a population of approximately 311,000 residents. Chesterfield is the corporate location for many small businesses as well as large international companies and has a national reputation as one of the most affluent and most educated localities in the country. Chesterfield is proud to be the recipient of the prestigious U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award gold medallion, the Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE) and holds AAA bond ratings from all three rating agencies, one of only 25 counties nationwide.
The county is searching for a local government executive who is dynamic, innovative and experienced with a variety of governmental services and programs at the senior management level and has a proven record of success in quality and efficient service delivery. Experience will also include a strong and varied human services background at an executive level. The selected candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience in human services and/or county government administration.
The Deputy County Administrator will also:
· demonstrate performance in working with staff to build consensus
· demonstrate prior experience in successfully managing a complex human service agency or managing a locality or a large segment of a locality
· work successfully with Board members and citizen committees on projects and assignments
· develop a good working relationship with other regional governments, community organizations, schools and state and federal agencies
· recruit, motivate and retain a high performing and diverse staff committed to quality improvement and excellence in customer service.
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, (Master’s Degree preferred) and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible managerial and leadership experience in a senior management capacity with a comparable organization, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Excellent leadership and communication skills are critical to articulate a clear vision for the county’s Human Services division.
Pre-employment drug testing and an extensive background investigation including fingerprinting for an FBI criminal check required.
This recruitment will remain open until July 1. Interested applicants should submit a confidential resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
Karla J. Gerner, Director
Chesterfield County Human Resource Management
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Email: executivesearch@chesterfield.gov
-An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity-
(POSTED May 29)