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POLICE OFFICER
Job Family: POLICE
Posting Start: 04/24/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2026
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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. SALARY RANGE: $55,557 - $63,939
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR TRAINEE
Job Family: GENERAL LABOR & MAINTENANCE
Posting Start: 07/01/2026
Posting End: 09/30/2026
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. SALARY RANGE: $37,627 - $43,264
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
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. SALARY RANGE: $37,627 - $43,264
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. SALARY RANGE: $35,838 - $41,226
UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECH I
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; minimum of 2 years of experience in 2 or more of the following: pump maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or mechanical systems; Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with necessary endorsements; ability to obtain Work Zone Safety, VA Flagging, Blood Borne Pathogens, and CPR & First Aid, OSHA Lock-Out/Tag-Out; knowledge of pumps, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and mechanical systems.SALARY RANGE: $43,555 - $50,066
FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I
Posting Start: 07/30/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or GED; minimum 3 years of experience in general maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, general construction, and/or custodial maintenance; valid VA driver's license with ability to obtain Virginia Commercial driver’s license learner’s permit within 6 months; and knowledge of building maintenance, repair, and construction. SALARY RANGE: $43,555 - $50,000
CREW SUPERVISOR, WWTF MAINTENANCE
Posting Start: 09/10/2026
Posting End: 10/12/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Class II VA Wastewater Operator license or higher or ability to obtain within 1 year; minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical, electrical, and control systems in water or wastewater treatment; demonstrated knowledge of water or wastewater treatment systems, pumps, motors, valves, sensors, and control systems; prior experience supervising or leading maintenance staff. Class IV VA Wastewater Operator license or higher is preferred.SALARY RANGE: $58,323 - $65,000
SWIM INSTRUCTOR, AQUATICS (PART-TIME)
Job Family: AQUATICS
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Hiring for Fall 2026 employment! Must pass a pre-employment skills test including swimming, rescue skills, CPR/First Aid; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Aide preferred; CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens and ARC First Responder; knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation and leisure services; proficient in swimming and safety skills. PAY RANGE: $15/HR - $20/HR
CIVIL ENGINEER
Job Family: ENGINEERING
Posting Start: 03/16/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field; experience reviewing construction and engineering drawings, other combinations of education and experience may be accepted; valid Virginia driver’s license; Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire; VDOT LAP certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire; knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices. SALARY RANGE: $70,887 - $81,584
PART-TIME SENIOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, PARKS & RECREATION
Job Family: RECREATION
Posting Start: 08/06/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS:Senior (over 50) Class; education or training in one or more certifications from National Fitness Organizations in Group Exercise, Health, Fitness, and Wellness programming and instruction; minimum of one year of experience in teaching/instructing classes; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; CPR and First Aid Certification; must have reliable transportation. PAY RANGE: $20/HR - $22/HR