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ELECTION WORKER

Position: 000099999

Location: ELECTION WORKERS

Job Class: ELECTION WORKER

Posting Start: 04/05/2022

Posting End: 12/31/9999


Description: Position Description


An Officer of Election is part of a team that conducts elections at a polling place on Election Day. The job is to conduct the election fairly and lawfully and to assist voters in a courteous and respectful manner.

CIVIL PROCESS DEPUTY

Position: 000011583

Location: SHERIFF

Job Class: SHERIFF'S DEPUTY

Posting Start: 09/22/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $59,300.00


Description: Position Description


This position is also a law enforcement Position which requires certification as Basic Courts/ Civil Process/ Local Jailer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services in Virginia. Civil Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for the security of the judges, attorneys, and the public while in the courthouse. They also maintain security of prisoners transported to the courthouse from jails all over Virginia for court appearances, and are also responsible for serving warrants, civil, and process papers. Civil Deputy Sheriff’s generally work Monday through Friday during day shift and are on-call p....

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PATROL DEPUTY

Position: 000000152

Location: SHERIFF

Job Class: SHERIFF'S DEPUTY

Posting Start: 09/22/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $61,300.00


Description: Position Description


This position is a law enforcement position that requires certification as a Basic Law Enforcement Officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services in Virginia. Deputies are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays and are subject to emergency call-outs and court appearances. Patrol Deputy Sheriffs are charged with the enforcement of Local, State, and Federal Laws and ordinances. New Kent County is an Equal Opportunity

COMMUNICATIONS OFFCR

Position: 000010700

Location: SHERIFF

Job Class: DISPATCHER

Posting Start: 09/22/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $50,062.00


Description: Position Description


Answering 9-1-1, non-emergency, and administrative phone lines and provide an appropriate response as required by the nature of the call Prioritize situations and dispatch appropriate resources using radio system and/or telephone Maintain status of on-duty sworn and non-sworn personnel from sheriff and fire departments Coordinates with other agencies, citizens, and/or businesses to provide assistance, gather information, or give instructions necessary depending on the situation Provide medical instructions to callers over the telephone Perform other duties as assigned.

ANIMAL PROTECTION OFFCR

Position: 000012317

Location: SHERIFF

Job Class: ANIMAL PROTECTION OFFICER

Posting Start: 09/22/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $57,300.00


Description: Position Description


This position is a Law Enforcement Position which requires certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer and/or certification as a Basic Law Enforcement Officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services in Virginia. Animal Control Officers are responsible for enforcing State and County ordinances pertaining to and for the protection of domestic dogs and cats as stated in the Code of Virginia. Animal Control Officers that have certifications as Basic Law Enforcement Officer may be required to enforce other laws as well from time to time. Animal Control Officers generally work day s....

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FIREFIGHTER EMS

Position: 000012246

Location: FIRE AND RESCUE

Grade: FR GRADE 21

Job Class: FIREFIGHTER

Posting Start: 10/09/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $58,652.00-$77,435.00


Description: Position Description


Annual Salary: $61,300.00-$66,300.00*
*Va. Advanced EMT. $63,300.00 includes $2,000.00 annual incentive after release as provider at this level.
*Va. EMT-Intermediates. $64,300.00 includes $3,000.00 annual ALS incentive after release as ALS provider at this level.
*Va. EMT-Paramedics. $66,300.00 includes $5,000.00 annual ALS incentive after release as ALS provider at this level.

The Fire-Rescue Department of New Kent County is seeking motivated, customer service-oriented candidates to join our high-performance team in the position of Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Medi....

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ACCREDITATION MANAGER PT

Position: 000000223

Location: SHERIFF

Grade: HOURLY 13

Job Class: ACCREDITATION MANAGER PT

Posting Start: 11/20/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $29.59-$39.94


Description: Position Description


The Part-Time Accreditation Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the agency’s accreditation program to ensure continuous compliance with VALEPSC standards. This position requires maintaining an up-to-date understanding of accreditation requirements, compliance expectations, and documentation procedures. The Accreditation Manager collects, organizes, and uploads all proofs of compliance within the PowerDMS software system, while also reviewing, editing, and recommending updates to agency policies, procedures, and general orders to ensure they remain aligned with a....

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CHIEF ASSISTANT REGISTRAR PT

Position: 000000184

Location: REGISTRAR

Grade: HOURLY 10

Job Class: DEPUTY REGISTRAR

Posting Start: 03/24/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $16.73-$22.01


Description: Position Description


The part time chief assistant registrar is tasked with providing professional and technical assistance to the Voter Registration Department as well as to support the General Registrar (Director of Elections) and Deputy Registrar in all capacities including managing, planning, overseeing, and administering elections in New Kent County. In addition to supporting the General Registrar, the Chief Assistant Registrar will also work in conjunction with the Electoral Board to conduct accurate, impartial, and transparent local, state, and federal elections. The position is scheduled for 24 hours a wee....

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GROUND/MAINT TECH

Position: 000000214

Location: GENERAL SERVICES

Grade: NON EXEMPT 09

Job Class: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Posting Start: 04/08/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $44,849.00-$60,547.00


Description: Position Description


Grounds and Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs hands-on care and maintenance of New Kent County government buildings, grounds, and recreation areas. The Grounds/Maintenance Technician may work closely with custodial, maintenance, and refuse/recycling staff. The incumbent must know about lawn care equipment maintenance and operations, and needs to exercise good judgment and be able to work under pressure. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors where uncomfortable conditions may exist, and some lifting is required. The incumbent is expected to ....

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PARKS & REC MAINT

Position: 000000015

Location: PARKS AND RECREATION

Grade: HOURLY 8

Job Class: PARKS & REC MAINT

Posting Start: 04/14/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.23-$20.02


Description: Position Description


Seasonal Maintenance employees work under the general supervision of the Parks and Facilities Supervisor. Seasonal Maintenance employees are responsible for assisting with the maintenance and grounds of facilities owned by New Kent County and operated by Parks and Recreation. The work environment is mostly outdoors, and some indoor general maintenance is required. The work involves moderate physical strain, strength, and endurance. The worker may tire from tasks requiring long periods of standing, walking, or driving a motor vehicle. The incumbent is expected to perform other job-related t....

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