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
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Constitutional Officer Applications must be submitted as stated in the employment advertisement)
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Sheriff's Office Applications must be submitted directly to the Sheriff's Office)

Wythe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Make a real difference leading the dispatchers who save lives of people in crisis. Wythe County seeks applications from professionals qualified to serve as director of emergency communications, overseeing the E-911 Center’s service to the public and first responders. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 77 and 81, Wythe County has over 100,000 visitors pass through daily, creating higher demand for emergency services.

The director must be an effective communicator, good listener and decisive leader, fostering partnerships between dispatchers and first responders to effectively, safely serve the public.

The preferred candidate will have served in senior management of a PSAP with extensive experience as a dispatch, trainer, shift supervisor or manager, holding all certifications and qualifications necessary to oversee and direct the operations of a complex public safety operation.

The candidate should demonstrate a strong history of a) employee recruitment, training and retention, b) effective operational planning, c) implementation of performance measurement to guide employee training and development, d) employee stress recognition and management and e) public budgeting and financial management.

This responsible professional oversees a staff of 20 employees including a deputy director, shift supervisors and dispatchers in a demanding environment. The center has implemented telecommunicator CPR, Emergency Medical Dispatch and new Telex consoles and UHF radios, with Next Generation 911 coming in 2024.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AT THIS LINK

Submit a Wythe County employment application and email of interest and resume detailing professional qualifications and certifications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Position open until filled. First review of applications begins Monday, April 15, 2024.

Wythe County is an equal opportunity employer.

Wythe County seeks a creative professional to engage and inform the public through media releases, website, social media and civic engagement opportunities as our public information officer. Wythe County residents will come to depend on this person as a reliable, trustworthy, timely source of news and information regarding public meetings, public business and emergency information. In addition to these public-facing duties, the PIO also serves a critical county financial function by applying for, receiving, tracking and reporting on grants from public and private sources to support county projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in professional writing, public speaking and speechwriting, grant writing, workflow organization and video production. Salary range $37,615 - $45,830; actual starting salary depends on education and experience. Full-time hourly position, 40 hours per week with a varied work schedule. Available benefits including health insurance, Virginia Retirement System, paid leave and more. Full job description at this LINK.

Address cover letter to Wythe County, Attn: Ashley Coble, HR Director, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA  24382. Complete application package includes county application, cover letter, current resume and three professional writing examples. Email application package to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Position is open until filled, with initial review starting April 7, 2021. Wythe County is an equal opportunity employer.

Wythe County is looking for a passionate first responder and public safety advocate to serve as Deputy Director Emergency Services - Emergency Management, one of the top three management positions in the new Wythe County Emergency Services. This is a full-time career with benefits.

Serve the community by coordinating disaster response, preparing emergency resources and training county staff, residents and businesses for all kinds of emergencies. Lead teams that become the best by preparing for the worst. Must have experience and training in related fields, and we’ll consider all kinds of first-response backgrounds and experiences in deciding who to interview.

Full job description AT THIS LINK. Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Wythe County residency required. County vehicle provided. County benefits include paid leave, Virginia Retirement System, health and life insurance and others.

How to Apply: Applications are available AT THIS LINK and at the Wythe County Administrator's Office. Submit completed application with letter of interest and resume to: Wythe County Administrator's Office, Attention: Ashley Coble, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA  24382.

Position is open until filled, with initial reviews starting March 11, 2024.

Wythe County Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for a full-time Athletic Programs Coordinator. All candidates must possess a positive friendly demeanor, work well with the public and willing to work weeknights and weekends during youth sport seasons. Preferred applicants should have experience in parks and recreation, sports management, sports officiating and/or field management. Preferred applicants will have an Associate Degree or higher in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management or related field.

Compensation commensurate with experience and education with salary scale starting at $32,493 per year plus benefits

To apply candidates must fill out and submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and a Wythe County Employment Application. A full job description may be found at THIS LINK

Position will be open until filled, applicant review will being March 20th 2024.

Please submit application packet to the attention of:

Kevin Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation
340 South Sixth Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

For any additional questions please contact Kevin Williams at 276-223-4519 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wythe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wythe County is seeking full and part-time Advanced Life Support (ALS) Providers. ALS Providers will provide timely, compassionate emergency medical care and response for patients experiencing a medical emergency and/or traumatic injury; ensure continuity of care at the scene and during transport to an appropriate medical facility or to a higher-trained EMS provider; operate and maintain agency apparatus and equipment with due regard, pursuant to the Code of Virginia and regulatory requirements; assist in the routine maintenance and inspection of agency apparatus, facilities, and equipment; function as an efficient team member in delivering emergency medical care in often hazardous and/or stressful conditions; assist supervisory and billing staff in timely making reports, collecting data and submitting for billing; perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Full time positions are hourly, non-exempt from overtime, rotating & scheduled shifts, on-call rotation. Wythe County provides full benefits including paid leave, health, vision and dental insurance, VRS retirement.

Part-time positions are hourly, no benefits, scheduled shifts. 

Positions are open until filled. Submit resume including professional qualifications & certifications, and county employment application to: Ashley Coble, Human Resources, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, VA  24382 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Wythe County is an equal opportunity employer.