City of Martinsville Careers | The Applicant Manager

Welcome to the City of Martinsville Employment Opportunities/Information Section. The City strongly encourages women, minorities, and city residents to apply for City opportunities. It is the policy of the City of Martinsville to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, age, disability, national origin, religion, gender, political affiliation or other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply: please click on one of the links below.

This is skilled work in the maintenance and repair of municipal automotive equipment. Work involves performing skilled mechanical repair work of a journeyman level on equipment assigned to various city departments; assignments are given orally by the supervisor with a description of the work to be performed and schedule to be followed. Employees in this class work with considerable technical independence; however, a supervisor is usually available on more difficult problems. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality of results obtained.

The Circuit Court of Martinsville, VA, seeks a Deputy Clerk. This role requires strong multitasking abilities, excellent computer skills, and a focus on customer service. Responsibilities include:

Assisting customers and responding to inquiries via phone or in person

Processing legal documents

Managing court records

Filing, indexing, and scanning documents

Timely processing of paperwork

Serving at the public service counter

Interacting daily with the public, judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and state offices

Performing other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court

Traveling for required training as necessary

Legal experience preferred

Rate of pay: Depending on qualifications (DOQ)
Deadline for submission: June 5, 2025, by 5:00 PM

FIREFIGHTER/EMS FULL-TIME and PART-TIME
The City of Martinsville Fire & EMS Department is testing for full-time and part-time positions.

Full-Time Minimum Requirements: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid Virginia driver's license. Preference is given to applicants holding current Virginia Firefighter I and EMT certifications.

Part-Time Minimum Requirements: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid Virginia driver's license. Must also have a minimum of Virginia Firefighter I, EMT-B, and EVOC Level III.

The starting full-time pay range for certified hires, based on Virginia Firefighter and EMS certifications, is $45,455 - $51,367.
The starting full-time pay range for non-certified hires is $41,229 - $43,290 until academy training is complete.
The pay range for Part-Time Firefighters, based on Virginia Firefighter and EMS certifications, is $18.95 - $21.50.

A $3,500 - $6,000 hire-on bonus is offered for new certified full-time personnel based on Virginia Firefighter and EMS certifications.

Full-time benefits include Virginia Retirement System options, paid sick leave, holiday and vacation time options, health insurance options, hazardous duty pay options, higher education incentives, and more.
Candidates must successfully complete physical agility and EMS assessment testing. Testing information will be provided to selected applicants.
Pre-employment physical, background investigation, and drug test required for selected applicants.
If selected, candidates are required to obtain their Paramedic certification within three years of employment.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. A required city application must be completed online by visiting the City's website at www.martinsville-va.gov.
EOE. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

This is a senior-level managerial and advanced professional planning position that involves coordinating the City's planning, inspection, and economic development activities. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the role requires overseeing the development and revision of comprehensive and neighborhood plans, promoting and developing industrial, commercial, and residential areas, and supervising zoning and inspection activities. The position also provides staff support for the Planning Commission and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) board. The work involves administering state and federal grant programs, fostering public-private partnerships, and supporting economic growth initiatives.

The employee supervises technical and clerical staff, acquires professional consultant services, and manages the planning and assignment of work activities. The role demands considerable technical independence and adherence to general guidelines and policies issued by relevant governmental agencies.

The City of Martinsville Fire & EMS Department is accepting applications for part-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics to staff an ambulance for its Patient Transport Division. The Patient Transport Division will provide non-emergent ambulance transport for non-ambulatory patients discharged from Sovah Health - Martinsville to locations within the Martinsville and Henry County regions.

This is supervisory work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of public works facilities, systems, and related operations. Work involves responsibility of supervising, training, and assisting other assigned workers in the maintenance and construction of public facilities. An employee of this class generally follows standard methods and techniques in maintenance and construction activities and is expected to exercise independent judgment in the completion of regular day-to-day activities.

The Refuse Collector collects garbage as part of a refuse collection crew. This is routine but heavy manual work and may be performed under adverse weather conditions. Employees regularly perform their tasks at a rapid pace. Employees work under the general supervision of the Crew Supervisor and may provide leadership to other employees and/or crew members as assigned.

This is skilled labor and trades work performing a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments that require the use of specialized tools and equipment. Work involves the responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of equipment used in construction and maintenance repair activities. Work is distinguished by the level of work performed and the combination and variety of skills required. Employees work under the general supervision of the Crew Supervisor and may provide leadership to other employees and/or crew members as assigned.

This is skilled labor and trade work within the Refuse Dept. of Public Works. Work involves driving motorized vehicles and equipment, including skid-steer loader, rubber-tire loaders, motor grader, dump trucks, flusher truck, and similar motorized construction equipment. Preference will be given to applicants that currently hold a valid CDL with tanker endorsement.

The City of Martinsville is seeking applicants for the position of Utility Maintenance Worker (Water Resources). This is skilled labor and trade work performing construction, repair, and maintenance of water/sewer facilities.

This is skilled work in the operation of wastewater treatment and related equipment in a
wastewater plant on an assigned shift. The trainee learns the operation of the wastewater plant and how to
conduct standard tests. Work is performed with increasing independence, based on work experience in the
plant operation and on individual performance. The amount of independence allowed and the procedures
used emphasize the ability to perform work under limited supervision and to meet operating emergencies
following precedents and practices based upon experience and training. A superior is usually available to
provide assistance when needed, and work is reviewed through operating reports, inspections, conferences,
and observation of results obtained.

Active and passive job seekers are encouraged to subscribe to the e-mail notification system in order to receive announcements regarding new job postings in a department or departments of interest. Applications are only accepted and required through this online program. Please note "See Resume" is not an acceptable response and an application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting before the closing date if applicable. Thank you for considering employment with the City of Martinsville.

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