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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Human Services (5)	Public Services (3)

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Human Services
Social Services, Office of Housing & Neighborhood Development, Parks & Recreation, Transit
Childcare Assistant Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	Parks & Recreation. Part-time, seasonal (June-August). Assists with parks and recreation childcare program objectives, supervises children and adheres to established program policies and practices. Must be 16 years of age and have reliable transportation. Experience working with children a plus.	8.00/hour
Laborer Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	Parks & Recreation. Part-time, seasonal (April-October). Performs semi-skilled manual work mowing, trimming and maintaining park grounds and athletic fields. Required: 9th grade education.	9.68/hour
Lifeguards and Swim Instructors Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	Part-time and seasonal positions available. Lifeguards must have lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid. Water Safety Instructor certification preferred for Swim Instructors.	$8.25/hr. lifeguard-$9.25/hr. swim instructor
Maintenance Technician Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	Parks & Recreation. Part-time, seasonal (April-October), weekend hours. Performs semi-skilled work in repair and maintenance of park grounds and structures, athletic field maintenance and irrigation systems, landscaping and some plumbing. Required: Valid driver's license and HS diploma or GED.	11.77/hour
Social Worker Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	The City of Winchester is seeking applicants for full time Social Worker who will provide and coordinate foster care prevention services to at risk and court involved youth. This position will be responsible for developing Individual and Family Service Plans, in accordance with Systems of Care and Family Team Decision Making principles. Connects families with needed resources and works collaboratively with formal and informal community supports. Interprets complex policies, laws and regulations. Testifies, as needed, in court proceedings. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and projects to improve community responses to at-risk youth. Must have a working knowledge of social work principles, preferably with Systems of Care and Family Team Decision Making emphasis. Must have ability to make and implement case decisions, effectively communicate both orally and in written form and produce timely and accurate case documentation, reports and court filings. Experience in the practice of social work, preferably in child protective and foster care field preferred. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in a human services related field required. Must be willing to work in a community emergency shelter in the event of natural disaster or emergency. Must have a valid driver?s license and safe driving record. Final applicants must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical and must also submit to a Child Protective Services Central Registry Search. Must be willing to work outside normal working hours including on-call rotation. Bi-lingual skills a plus.	16.57/hr.
Public Services
Utilities, Engineering, GIS, Street Maintenance, Storm Drainage Maintenance, Recycling/Refuse
Customer Service Division Manager Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	The City of Winchester is seeking applicants for a full-time Customer Service Division Manager in the Public Services Department. Chosen candidate will oversee the City?s utility billing functions, customer service functions and other administrative functions within the department. Must have considerable experience in utility billing or similar type billing, customer service, supervisory experience, ability to appropriately handle customer inquiries, and make recommendations to improve services. Required: Bachelor?s degree in business, public administration, accounting or related field required. Apply: Administration Dept., Rouss City Hall, 15 N. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601. 540/667-1815 ext. 1449. TDD 540/722-0782. www.winchesterva.gov/employment. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer.	Dependent on qualifications
Water Treatment Plant Operator Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	Part-time. Must have Class III Water Operator's License in Virginia or better or ability to obtain same; 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. HS diploma/GED required with some computer experience and considerable experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment facility.	Commensurate with experience
Water Treatment Plant Operator II or Trainee Apply for this position Benefits Brochure	The City of Winchester is seeking applicants for full time Water Treatment Plant Operator II. 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. Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some computer experience and considerable experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment facility. Holder of a Class III Water Operator's License in State of Virginia or ability to obtain same. Will consider Operator Trainee position for right candidate providing on-the-job training. A trainee would be required to obtain a Class III water license.	$13.62/hr. or Trainee $11.21/hr.