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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I/UF

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 04/07/2025

Posting End: 05/02/2025


CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

The City of Newport News is accepting applications from attorneys for a full-time position as an Assistant City Attorney or advanced level attorney. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience in local government law. The specific job duties will depend upon the successful candidate’s experience and interest but may include human resources, real estate, economic development, eminent domain, and/or workers’ compensation matters. Salary and hiring position are negotiable depending upon experience ....

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CONTRACT SPECIALIST, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FINANCE

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 04/03/2025

Posting End: 04/25/2025

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Estimated Hiring Range: $53,000 - $65,000 Based on Experience

ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 04/17/2025

Posting End: 10/17/2025


Attorney 1 Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 80,500.00 - 132,443.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Those awaiting Virginia bar results are also encouraged to apply.) Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience. DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to: prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness int....

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CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 01/09/2025

Posting End: 06/30/2025

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Salary Starting at $54,117.00

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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 01/01/2025

Posting End: 06/30/2025

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Salary Starting at $50,000.00

COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: JUVENILE SERVICES

Posting Start: 04/21/2025

Posting End: 05/05/2025

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Targeted Hiring Range for This Position: $52,179 - $69,138 Based on Experience.

CODES COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR III

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CODES COMPLIANCE

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 04/15/2025

Posting End: 04/29/2025

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Targeted Hiring Range For This Position- $46,881-$62,117 Based on Experience

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ENGINEERING

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 03/25/2025

Posting End: 04/29/2025

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All levels of experience will be considered.
Please review the job description for the requirements of this position at all levels.

Estimated Hiring Ranges
Construction Inspector, Senior: $53,000 - $69,000 Based on Experience
Construction Inspector II: $46,000 - $62,000 Based on Experience
Construction Inspector I: $44,000 - $58,000 Based on Experience

ENGINEERING INTERN - TRANSPORTATION

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ENGINEERING

Job Family: INTERNSHIP

Posting Start: 04/09/2025

Posting End: 04/24/2025

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Hourly pay rate is $15.00 - $20.00 per hour and is based on the experience of the intern.

Schedule may be flexible; the intern may work up to 35 hours per week.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software is necessary, and a satisfactory driving record is a must.

ELECTRICIAN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUBLIC WORKS

Job Family: EQUIPMENT/LABORER

Posting Start: 04/04/2025

Posting End: 05/06/2025

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All levels of experience will be considered.
Please review the job description for the requirements of this position at all levels.

Target Hiring Ranges:
Electrician: $56,877.85 - $66,769.65 Based on Experience
Electrician Tech: $46,000.00 - $63,289.35 Based on Experience
Electrician Assistant: $43,916.40 - $49,905.00 Based on Experience

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