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Welcome to the Town of Christiansburg Employment Opportunity Page. The easiest way to navigate through this page is by using the "Job Family" tab where the jobs are categorized by different Skill Types. We encourage you to review the entire Job Description before applying. For your convenience, click on REGISTER FOR EMAIL ALERTS so you are notified if a job is advertised in your area of interest. Thank you for visiting!! Please direct any questions to Human Resources at hro@christiansburg.org or 540-382-6128.
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POLICE OFFICER
Job Family: POLICE
Posting Start: 10/10/2024
Posting End: 06/30/2026
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; valid Virginia driver’s license with the ability to meet and maintain Town insurability requirements; may be required to attain and maintain certifications as related to assignment; general knowledge of law enforcement principles, techniques, and practices; basic knowledge of computers for completion of police incident reports, internet research, and purposes of communication. STARTING SALARY: $52,617
FIREFIGHTER/ENGINEER
Job Family: FIRE
Posting Start: 08/01/2025
Posting End: 09/03/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred; minimum of 2 years of experience as a firefighter; valid Virginia driver’s license; Firefighter Level I certification required; Firefighter II preferred or must obtain within 1 year; Hazardous Materials Operations certification; EVOC Class 1, 2 & 3; VDFP Driver/Pump Operation (DPO) certification preferred or must obtain within 1 year; extensive knowledge of fire suppression, technical rescue, and equipment. STARTING SALARY: $50,111
RADIO & ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Posting Start: 08/04/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; experience with installation and maintenance of public safety communications equipment and emergency vehicle warning equipment; experience with in-car camera systems; experience with 12-Volt electrical systems; valid Virginia driver’s license; knowledge of vehicle interior tear down to include panels, dashboard, door panels, seats; knowledge of vehicle exterior tear down to include front grill, headlights, taillights; 12-Volt automotive skills including relays, diodes, and wiring. STARTING SALARY: $50,111
PROGRAMS MANAGER, PARKS & RECREATION
Job Family: RECREATION
Posting Start: 08/15/2025
Posting End: 09/19/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent education and experience; 4 years of progressively responsible management experience in parks, recreation, sports management, or related field; experience planning and directing large-scale events and programs; CPR/First Aid Certifications; FEMA Emergency Management Institute certifications preferred; valid VA Driver’s license; StageLine mobile stage certification within 18 months of hire.STARTING SALARY: $63,951
LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR
Job Family: AQUATICS
Posting Start: 08/13/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Associate’s degree in recreation administration, physical education, or related field, or equivalent education, training, experience; 5 years of progressively responsible experience in lifeguarding, staff scheduling, and training; experience supervising lifeguards at a multi-pool facility or aquatic center preferred; Lifeguarding for the Professional Rescuer; American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification; Certified Pool Operator; valid Virginia driver’s license; additional certifications may be required. STARTING SALARY: $50,111
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Job Family: ENGINEERING
Posting Start: 07/11/2025
Posting End: 08/31/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field; supplemented by considerable years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, construction, project management or related field; or any equivalent of training and experience; prior experience supervising, planning, scheduling, and analyzing requirements; registered as Professional Engineer preferred; certified under VDOT’s Locally Administered Projects Qualification Program or ability to obtain certification. STARTING SALARY: $108,000
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Job Family: GENERAL LABOR & MAINTENANCE
Posting Start: 10/23/2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; minimum 2 years experience; Class B VA Commercial Driver’s License or an expired CDL with the ability to renew within 6 months; ability to meet and maintain Town insurability requirements; Work Zone Safety, VA Flagging, Blood Borne Pathogens, and CPR & First Aid certification, Confined Space; may be required to obtain and maintain other certifications; skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of the profession. STARTING SALARY: $35,628
CREW LEADER, UTILITIES
Posting Start: 10/24/2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; minimum 2 years experience in maintenance or repair or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Valid Virginia Commercial driver’s license (CDL) including appropriate endorsements; Flagging Work Zone, First Aid and CPR, OSHA Lockout/Tag out; may be required to obtain and maintain other certifications; knowledge of public works best practices in water and sewer installs, maintenance, repair and earth moving and trenching. STARTING SALARY: $47,733
MAINTENANCE WORKER TRAINEE
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; experience operating general hand and power tools; valid Virginia driver’s license; ability to meet and maintain Town insurability requirements; obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit (within six months of hire date); obtain and maintain Work Zone Safety, VA Flagging, Blood Borne Pathogens, and CPR & First Aid certification; knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules and regulations, and general vehicle maintenance. STARTING SALARY: $33,936
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR TRAINEE
Posting Start: 01/15/2025
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; supplemented by 1 year of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; valid Virginia driver’s license; obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit (within six months of hire date); must obtain Class IV or Class III Wastewater Operator License (within 1 year of hire date), Flagging, CPR certifications; knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations. STARTING SALARY: $35,628