Employment Opportunities

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!!

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POLICE OFFICER

Job Family: POLICE

Posting Start: 10/10/2024

Posting End: 01/09/2026


Description: Job Description


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: 11/08/2024

Posting End: 01/10/2025


Description: Job Description


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

LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Job Family: ENGINEERING

Posting Start: 11/01/2024

Posting End: 02/12/2025


Description: Job Description


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent education, experience and training; experience in civil engineering or land development related field; valid VA driver's license; Virginia DEQ Plan Reviewer for Stormwater Management and Virginia DEQ Plan Reviewer for Erosion and Sediment Control or ability to obtain in 6 months from hire date; Virginia DEQ Combined Administrator Certification or ability to obtain in 18 months from hire date.



STARTING SALARY: $58,016

CREW LEADER, UTILITIES

Job Family: GENERAL LABOR & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start: 10/24/2024

Posting End: 04/22/2025


Description: Job Description


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

CREW LEADER, STREETS

Job Family: GENERAL LABOR & MAINTENANCE

Posting Start: 12/11/2024

Posting End: 02/11/2025


Description: Job Description


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED; minimum 2 years experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and sidewalks; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Valid Virginia Commercial driver’s license (CDL) including appropriate endorsements or an expired CDL with the ability to renew within six (6) months; ability to meet and maintain Town insurability requirements; Flagging Work Zone, First Aid and CPR, OSHA Lockout/Tag out; knowledge of Town Code, policies, and procedures.



STARTING SALARY: $47,733

LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME)

Job Family: AQUATICS

Posting Start: 10/15/2024

Posting End: 01/08/2026


Description: Job Description


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Eligibility to work in accordance with DOL Youth Rules, age 16 and up; demonstrate mastery of skills including swimming, rescue skills, CPR/first aid, and back boarding; possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid; and the ability to enforce rules in a tactful and effective manner with courtesy and provide effective customer service.



STARTING RATE: $15/Hour

RECREATION ASSISTANT II, AQUATICS (PART-TIME)

Job Family: AQUATICS

Posting Start: 10/11/2024

Posting End: 01/08/2026


Description: Job Description


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma; supplemented by thorough knowledge in the aquatic recreation field; must possess and maintain current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Training, and AED certifications, or ability to obtain/maintain immediately upon hire; must have reliable transportation; and general knowledge of office practices and procedures.



STARTING RATE: $16/Hour

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