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.

The Director of Industrial Development Authority (IDA), will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and prosperity of our industrial and economic sector. Reporting directly to the City Manager, they will lead strategic initiatives to attract and retain economic businesses, foster innovation, and create sustainable economic opportunities within our community. This position requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in economic development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, performs difficult professional, supervisor and administrative work related to planning, organizing, directing, and managing the financial and auditing functions of the City to include financial systems and accounting as well as, payroll, advising the Finance Director and the Chief Operating Officer of the financial operations, investments, cash flow, and related through financial reports, analysis, and presentations. Work is reviewed for adherence to budgetary, fiscal and program policies, and the effectiveness of results.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, posting journals, payroll, budget requests, vendor maintenance and correspondence, asset management, insurance claims, and other duties as assigned. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the employee applies generally accepted accounting principles to prepare and maintain financial and related records. The Finance Department is a fast-paced, diverse, and citizen-focused operation that is responsible for the management, accounting, and reporting of the City's financial position, processing payroll, executing fair and competitive procurement opportunities, and managing the City's operating and enterprise funds budgets. This position also involves cross-training in payroll, ensuring flexibility and continuity in payroll processing during peak periods or employee absences.

The City of Martinsville, VA, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. For certified applicants, possess a current Virginia law enforcement certification or have relinquished certification within two years preceding date of hire. Must have completed one consecutive year of sworn service upon completion of a field training program. Must have left former agency in good standing to be considered. For all applicants high school diploma or GED; must be a US citizen; successful applicants must pass a physical agility test, possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months and no DUI conviction within the past five years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height; no conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors; no conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest pleas to: misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including petit larceny; any misdemeanor sex offense; or any domestic assault; pass an extensive background investigation which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening.

The City of Martinsville is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified individuals to serve as the City Attorney for the City of Martinsville, Virginia. The City Attorney is a contract position hired directly by Martinsville City Council. General requirements of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Must be licensed to practice under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia with at least five (5) years of active practice immediately preceding the appointment by City Council
• Acts as legal advisor to the Council, City Manager, department heads, City boards, etc. Provide interpretations of codes, ordinances, statutes, legal and legislative proceedings, etc. as may be necessary.
• Prepares ordinances, deeds, contracts, agreements, leases, and other assorted legal documents as may be necessary to transact the business of the Council and City;
• Attends Council meetings in person, or assigns an assistant to do so;
• Institute, prosecute, and participate in legal proceedings necessary to protect the interest of the City;
• Other duties as may be assigned by Council. A more complete description is included in Chapter 7 - Department of Law under the City Charter; CHAPTER 7. - DEPARTMENT OF LAW | Code of Ordinances | Martinsville, VA | Municode Library

. Compensation and additional details will be discussed and negotiated. The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, City employment application (available online) along with a resume/statement of qualifications. City Council will conduct interviews of interested candidates at a future date. Questions regarding this advertisement may be directed to Travis Hodge - Human Resources Director

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will manage and streamline all aspects of HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and recruitment, special projects, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and fostering a positive employee experience.

The Management Analyst I performs analytical work to assist department management in resolving budget, administrative, and management issues. This role involves developing recommendations, writing reports, evaluating and identifying process improvement opportunities within enterprise information systems, and supporting strategic planning efforts.

This position involves skilled labor and trades work, primarily focused on asphalt work, including tasks related to maintenance, repair, and construction that require the use of specialized tools and equipment. Open until filled.

This position involves skilled labor and trades work, focused on performing a range of tasks related to mowing, including maintenance, repair, and construction duties that require the use of specialized tools and equipment. Open until filled.

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.

City of Martinsville - Open Positions