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Welcome to your next breakthrough career opportunity page! The City of Newport News commits to offering a top-level and competitive compensation and benefits package, with actual salary offers determined based on individual qualifications and internal equity considerations (using relevant education and COMPLETE work history provided on applications). Positions below may include a posted hiring range targeted between entry and mid-career level experience for the role and reflects current market benchmarking data (internal and external).




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CITY CLERK

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY CLERK

Posting Start: 11/17/2025

Posting End: 01/31/2026

Details: Click Here for Job Description


Salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, experience, and overall qualifications.

The first review of applications will take place on January 2, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered should the posting be extended or if additional applicant review is deemed necessary.

SR. HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/27/2026

Posting End: 02/27/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $72,000 - $87,000 Based on Experience

HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Family: INTERNSHIP

Posting Start: 01/28/2026

Posting End: 02/11/2026

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Ready to launch your career in Human Resources or Training & Development? Here's your chance!
A 6–7 month paid internship! 20-25 hours per week
$15–$20 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CTS)

Type: EXTERNAL

Location: COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 02/03/2026

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Salary: $40,000.00

ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 10/24/2025

Posting End: 04/24/2026


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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PARALEGAL/UF

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 07/21/2026


Paralegal Job Description
DUTIES
The Paralegal Underfill will be supervised by the Deputy of the assigned attorney team and will complete tasks assigned by any attorney in the office. These tasks will primarily consist of researching complex legal issues and drafting written responses to court filings, including addressing motions to suppress, motions in limine, and any other written documents as assigned. The Paralegal Underfill will also begin learning the duties of the attorneys in the office, including being trained on the completion of subpoenas, discovery responses, tri....

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 01/06/2026

Posting End: 06/30/2026

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Starting at $46,881.00

RECORDS TECHNICIAN

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 01/27/2026

Posting End: 02/10/2026

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Salary Starting at $37,843.00

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Job Family: PUBLIC SAFETY

Posting Start: 01/06/2026

Posting End: 06/30/2026

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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: 01/06/2026

Posting End: 06/30/2026

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Salary Starting at $50,000.00

Want to know why joining the Newport News Police Department is a great career move? Find out why NNPD could be the right fit for you!

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