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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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CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY CLERK

Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start: 02/20/2026

Posting End: 02/24/2026

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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

ACCOUNTANT, SENIOR

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: FINANCE

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/08/2026

Posting End: 03/16/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $72,000.00 - $87,000 Based on Experience

STOREKEEPER, SENIOR

Type: EXTERNAL

Location: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 02/17/2026

Posting End: 03/03/2026

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Target Hiring Range: $41,627.00 - $47,304.00 Based on Experience

ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 10/24/2025

Posting End: 04/24/2026


Now offering competitive sign-on bonuses starting at $2,500 for qualified candidates. The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Newport News is seeking dynamic, motivated attorneys to join our team as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys.

What We Offer:
• Hands-On Trial Experience: Prepare to take on real, impactful cases from day one. Our attorneys handle a high volume of cases, gaining substantial trial experience in both district and circuit courts. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and refine your litigation skills.

• Comprehensive Training: We invest i....

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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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LEGAL ASSISTANT II (STAFF TECHNICIAN II)

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 02/12/2026

Posting End: 02/26/2026


Salary Starting at $36,000.00

JOB DESCRIPTION
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITES
This position is responsible for performing a variety of legal tasks with an emphasis on criminal prosecution of violent crimes, drug, weapon and traffic offenses and juvenile and domestic relation matters. Their primary function is to support the Commonwealth Attorney, Deputy Commonwealth Attorneys, Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys and the paralegals in trial preparation and the prosecution of criminal defendants in the City of Newport Ne....

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 01/08/2026

Posting End: 07/08/2026


Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) Grant Prosecutor
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.
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 interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury i....

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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

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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