APPLICATION PROCESS:
A Wythe County Application must be completed & signed to be considered for any position.
Please return applications as stated in the employment advertisement. If no instructions are included, applications may be:
- mailed or dropped off at the County Administration Offices, 340 South Sixth Street Wytheville, VA 24382
- faxed to 276-223-4515
- or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Due to the amount of applications received, applicants will only be notified if selected for an interview.
Wythe County Employment Application
(Constitutional Officer Applications must be submitted as stated in the employment advertisement)
(Sheriff's Office Applications must be submitted directly to the Sheriff's Office)
Wythe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Wythe County wants to hire an EMS administrator to lead its new Emergency Medical Services operations, establishing high standards for care quality, professional conduct and timely response. The deputy director for EMS is one of two deputy directors helping the department director develop a new Wythe County Emergency Services.
Wythe County is in the process of setting up a new emergency medical services agency to deliver EMS with a combination of full-time, part-time and volunteer staff.
Applicants should be ethical, creative, budget-aware and recognize the importance of a good work culture, then act accordingly to deliver premier fire, rescue and emergency management services.
The ideal candidate will have extensive education and knowledge of EMS administration, operations and leadership, with cross-training in, and exposure to, other first responder disciplines. Position requires an emphasis on recruitment, retention, staff development and continual training.
This deputy department head will support the department director, guiding the course for the agency’s future, setting the tone for positive relationships with county agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and federal and state partners, recognizing the importance of cultivating a cooperative, supportive culture.
Salary is market-competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is full time, exempt from overtime and requires an executive mindset. Wythe County provides full benefits, including paid leave, health, vision and dental insurance, VRS retirement and a County-issued vehicle. Requires residency in Wythe County.
The position is open until filled, with initial review beginning January 2, 2023. Submit letter of interest outlining your vision for emergency services, along with resume including professional qualifications & certifications, and county employment application to: Martha G. Collins, County Clerk, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 or as a single .pdf to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wythe County is an equal opportunity employer.
Wythe County seeks a dynamic visionary to lead its new Emergency Services Department. Applicants should be ethical, creative, budget-aware and recognize the importance of a good work culture, then act accordingly to deliver premier fire, rescue and emergency management services.
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive background in fire, rescue, emergency management and related law enforcement, with experience in leadership, administration, recruitment and staff development. Applicants should have the right combination of education, experience and skill necessary to successfully administer a complex set of public safety services.
Wythe County is in the process of setting up a new emergency medical services agency to deliver EMS with a combination of full-time, part-time and volunteer staff. Part-time weekday firefighters under the department staff the county’s highest-call volume fire station.
This inaugural leader will direct the course for the agency’s future, setting the tone for positive relationships with county agencies, neighboring jurisdictions and federal and state partners, recognizing the importance of cultivating a cooperative, supportive culture. Recruitment and retention of employees is key to the long-term success and positive outcomes of the agency.
The director reports to county administration, and is responsible for long-term planning, budgeting, procurement and implementing policy. Salary is market-competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience. The current-year budget for the agency is $2.9 million, funded in casino gaming tax proceeds, billing revenue and local taxes.
The position is full time, exempt from overtime and requires an executive mindset. Wythe County provides full benefits, including paid leave, health, vision and dental insurance, VRS retirement and a County-issued vehicle. Requires residency in Wythe County.
The position is open until filled, with initial review beginning January 2, 2023. Submit letter of interest outlining your vision for emergency services, along with resume including professional qualifications & certifications, and county employment application to: Martha G. Collins, County Clerk, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 or as a single .pdf to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wythe County is an equal opportunity employer.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for a full-time Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will work under the limited supervision of the Finance Director. Duties will include, but not limited to, performing complex cost and budget allocations, preparation of audit schedules and other technical government accounting tasks to include journal entries, accounts payable & receivable, payroll, budget, fixed assets and assist in implementation, training and documentation of new software systems.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled at the County Administrator’s Office, Attention: Martha Collins - Administrative Assistant, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382. A full job description may be found at this LINK.
Wythe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors is seeking applications for a Human Resources Director for the Wythe County Administration Office. The Human Resources Director is responsible for human resource functions for classified and non-classified employees. This position develops and implements programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level management and performs complex professional and difficult administrative work including risk management.
A full JOB DESCRIPTION is at this LINK. Applicants may complete a WYTHE COUNTY APPLICATION and return with resume to Martha Collins, Administrative Assistant, Wythe County Administration Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with initial application review beginning November 20, 2023.
The Wythe County Board of Supervisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Come thrive in a career where every phone call can mean saving a life and you leave every day satisfied knowing you’ve made a difference in your community. Wythe County is hiring dispatchers, and we’re willing to train the right candidates for our E911 emergency communications center located in downtown Wytheville. The dispatch center operates 24/7, directing communications for law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED; have some computer skills and knowledge; be able to read and understand a map; be able to hear and speak clearly. Public safety experience helpful but not necessary.
WHAT DISPATCHERS DO: Receive phone calls and texts for service from the public for police, fire and rescue. Sends police, fire and rescue personnel to emergency scenes by radio communication and electronic paging. Entry and inquiry into VCIN/NCIC/DMV records via data terminal. Operate modern computer-aided dispatch and mapping. Carry out assigned related tasks as required.
OUR EXPECTATION: Must be able to type, communicate professionally and clearly via telephone and radio, and quickly and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously under stressful emergency situations. May be required to pass a hearing test. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be willing to work shifts assigned; we have openings on both day shift (6 a.m.-6 p.m.) and night shift (6 p.m.-6 a.m.). Requires high school diploma or equivalent, pre-employment physical, clean drug screen and background check.
SALARY: Competitive and in-line with experience. The County offers excellent benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental and vision insurance; optional insurance coverages; Virginia Retirement System; paid holidays.
Please submit resume and application to Martha Collins, Wythe County Administrator’s Office, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.