Job Vacancies - Employment Opportunities
Welcome to the City of Winchester's Job Vacancy list and thank you for your interest in the employment opportunities we have to offer. We provide services to the public equally and fairly without regard to the person's age, gender, race, religion, national origin, creed, political affiliation, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer with a committment to affirmative action. Any member of the public requiring special accommodation such as an interpreter or reader should contact City Hall at (540)-667-1815 (phone), (540)-722-0782(TDD), or email us.
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| Administrative Services (2) | Human Services (2) | Public Safety (2) | Public Services (4) |
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| Administrative Services | ||
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| Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk, Finance, Information Technology, Treasurer & Commissioner of the Revenue | ||
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Computer and Network Support Technician Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Full-time in the Information Technology department. Performs technical work analyzing, troubleshooting and configuring computer applications, workstations, and servers. Provides network, server, and PC support. Experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of personal computer systems and software. Experience in Windows desktop, server operating systems, and networked computer systems required; Windows Active Directory experience preferred. AS/400 system experience a plus. High School diploma or (GED) required. Certification (A+, MCSE) and Associate’s degree in computer technology or related field strongly preferred. |
$ 15.78 /hr. |
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Computer Support Technician Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Full-time in the Information Technology department. Performs technical work analyzing, troubleshooting and configuring computer applications and systems for City users. Provides PC, server, printer and limited network support. Performs some light administrative support. Experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair of personal computer systems and software. Experience in Microsoft Windows operating systems required. IBM System i experience a plus. Some experience with networked computer systems preferred. High School diploma or (GED) required. Certification (A+) and Associate’s degree in electronics, computer technology or related field preferred. |
$ 15.03 /hr. |
| Human Services | ||
| Social Services, Office of Housing & Neighborhood Development, Parks & Recreation, Transit | ||
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Childcare Assistant Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Part-time position includes a range of duties assisting with the school age child care program. Must assist with implementing program objectives, supervise children and assume role of Specialist when he/she is absent and adhere to policies. Hours during school year are 12:30 - 6:00 pm on Monday; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. Also teacher work days, minor holidays and early dismissal days. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and have some programmatic experience in the group care of children. |
$ 7.50 /hr. |
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Recreation Complex Attendant Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Part-time in the Parks and Recreation Department. Positions available for 5:15am-9:00am M,W,F and some weekend shifts available. Duties include: answering telephone inquiries, relaying information, basic computer knowledge, provide customer service to patrons, inform patrons of department policies, operation of cash registers, registering patrons for activities, ensure safety rules and procedures are followed, preparation of deposit records, supervision of facility. Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, some work related experience in bookkeeping and customer service, valid driver’s license and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and AED certifications within 6 months, ability to work early mornings and weekend hours. |
$ 7.00/ hr. |
| Public Safety | ||
| Emergency Communications, Fire & Rescue, Homeland Security, Police, Joint Judicial Center, Traffic Safety, and Juvenile Detention Center | ||
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Juvenile Detention Officer I Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
The City of Winchester is seeking applicants for full time male Detention Specialist I at the Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Shift work. Provides primary security, care, and custody of detained youth. Supervises youth in daily activities; administers medication, first-aid; maintains discipline; employs basic counseling skills. Requires ability to work positively and effectively with maladjusted youth; working knowledge of psychological and emotional problems of socially maladjusted youth. Must be able to successfully complete physical restraint training, CPR, and First Aid. Requires ability to participate in large muscle physical activities; excellent writing and verbal skills; valid drivers license. Education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma and some experience with youth. |
$15.03/hr. |
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Police Chief Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
The City of Winchester, VA, population of 25,000, is seeking applicants for Police Chief to supervise, plan and direct the activities of its 86 employee Police Department with an operating budget of $6,500,000. Education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, public administration, or related area. Master’s degree preferred. Extensive experience of wide and responsible nature in police service. Should have extensive knowledge of budgeting, police operations, and be computer literate. The successful candidate must possess strong communication, leadership, organization and management skills, as well as proven integrity working with a community and Police Department. Experience with a strong commitment to modern, innovative policing strategies and problem-oriented policing is required. Reports to City Manager. |
Salary commensurate with experience. |
| Public Services | ||
| Utilities, Engineering, GIS, Street Maintenance, Storm Drainage Maintenance, Recycling/Refuse | ||
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Bus Driver Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Part time. Works occasional schedule to cover vacations and absences. Experience in operation of buses or similar equipment required. Operates a bus on assigned routes and schedules. May transport passengers on a demand-response schedule. Must have ability to count change and operate wheelchair lift. Light cleaning of interior and exterior of bus. Possession of valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger Endorsement and good driving record required. |
$ 11.77 /hr. |
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Crew Supervisor Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Full-time. Performs difficult skilled work supervising the operation and maintenance of streets including, but not limited to: sidewalk repairs, trimming trees, mowing grass, mulching, plowing snow, etc. Follows up on assignments performed by subordinate personnel, composes requests for supplies and inventory replacement, and provides budgetary information. HS diploma/GED required. Must have supervisory experience. Knowledge of VDOT and OSHA safety standards required. Valid class B CDL required. |
$ 15.03 /hr. |
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Custodian Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Part-time in the Facilities Maintenance department (20 hrs/week, 3:00pm-8:00pm, partial benefits included). Duties include: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning restrooms, wet mopping, light maintenance and general cleaning duties. Some heavy lifting required. |
$ 9.68 /hr. |
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II or Trainee Apply for this position Benefits Brochure |
Full-time.Must have thorough knowledge of modern plant principles and operating practices; general knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to keep records and make reports; supervisory skills. Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment facility. Holder of a Class IV Wastewater Operator's License in State of Virginia or ability to obtain same. Salary: $13.62/hr. Will consider Operator Trainee position for right candidate providing on-the-job training with a starting salary: $11.21/hr. Trainee would be required to obtain a Class III wastewater license within 18 months of employment. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with some computer experience. |
$13.62/ hr. or $11.21/ hr. Trainee |