• Assistant Commonwealth Attorney (Full-Time)

• Department:                      Sussex County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
  Employment Status:        Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt
  Salary:                                   Starting $77,502 plus excellent benefits, negotiable upon experience
  Start Date:                          As soon as August 1, 2024

  PURPOSE:

  The purpose of this position is to assist the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in the prosecution of criminal cases for Sussex County.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Assist the Commonwealth’s Attorney in prosecuting criminal defendants;
  • Prosecute Cases in General District, JDR & Circuit Courts;
  • Return Phone Calls promptly;
  • Consolidate the court’s docket with cases assigned;
  • Present witnesses, objects, photographs and other evidence of crimes by accused persons in court;
  • Interview investigators, victims and other witnesses to criminal activity;
  • Prepare and present legal briefs;
  • Review body camera video, jail calls and all other electronic and social media information;
  • Prepare indictment forms, motions, proposed jury instructions, notices and other court documents;
  • Prepare and respond to discovery orders;
  • Make, receive and evaluate plea offers;
  • Assist or oversee detectives, investigators, and other law enforcement in gathering evidence;
  • Prepare and present witnesses for trial & Issue subpoenas for pending cases; and
  • Explain process and reason for certain decisions to victims or their family members.

  
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Candidates need skills in interpreting statutes and rules, applying criminal law to facts and determining the significance of testimony or other items of evidence. The analysis also consists of assessing the credibility of witnesses based on factors such as bias or inconsistency in statements. Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills and abilities.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  Minimum: Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.  Must possess professional ethics, persuasive and organizational skills and abilities.

  Desirable: Preference may be given to eligible candidates who possess prior trial litigation experience in criminal law.

  SUBMISSIONS: Provide via email: 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume; and 3) References (3 minimum – 2 professional & 1 personal)

  CONTACT: Please send resume, cover letter & references to Regina Sykes at: rsykes@sussexcao.com.

• Assistant Chief of Fire & Rescue

• The County of Sussex is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Chief of Fire & Rescue. This position will assist with the planning, organizing, and directing of administrative and operational tasks of the Fire & Rescue System.

  For full job description and job posting flyer, click here: Job description, Job posting flyer

  Qualification Requirements

  Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized/technical courses/training in fire and/or emergency medical services or related field equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college supplemented by eight (8) years of experience in fire and/or emergency medical services, including a minimum of four (4) years in a leadership position (Lieutenant or above) in fire and/or emergency medical services; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

  Comprehensive knowledge of fire, EMS, emergency management and disaster planning management preferred; extensive knowledge of laws and regulations controlling fire, EMS and emergency management; proven management and administrative skills; ability to lead, direct and manage the activities of volunteer and career personnel; ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with volunteers, career personnel, government officials and the public; ability to prepare technical and informative reports and present complex information to varied audiences; and, ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in emergency situations; knowledge of the physical layout of Sussex County preferred; effective written and oral communications skills are required; computer literacy strongly desired.

  Special Requirements / Preferred Certifications

  Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving history; Virginia / National Registry Certified EMT – Basic or higher; NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800; EVOC Level 3; possession of or ability to acquire NIMS ICS 300, 400; possession of or ability to acquire Basic and Designated Infection Control Officer; possession of or ability to acquire Virginia EMS Education Coordinator; possession of or ability to acquire VDFP or Pro Board Firefighter I, II, and Hazmat Operations.

  Preferred Qualifications:  Virginia / National Registry Paramedic; VDFP Instructor I or higher; VDFP Fire Officer II or higher; VA OEMS EMS Officer I; National Fire Academy Incident Safety Officer; National Fire Academy Health and Safety Officer; National Fire Academy Leadership I, II, and III.

   Work may be required beyond the normal work schedule, including call-back. On call may be necessary to meet the demands of the department and the needs of the citizens.

  Salary Range

  $82,500 - 90,000

  Application Submittal

  Submit completed Virginia state application (DPT Form 10-012 – Rev 10/99), cover letter and detailed resume to: Shilton R. Butts, Assistant to the County Administrator at Post Office Box 1397, 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, Virginia 23884 or email sricks@sussexcountyva.gov. If mailing or hand delivering documents, please mark the sealed envelope “CONFIDENTIAL – SFR-AC”. If emailing documents, please label the subject line “SFR-AC APPLICATION”. Questions about the position may be directed to Nick Sheffield, Chief of Fire & Rescue via phone at 804-691-2582 or via email at nsheffield@sussexcountyva.gov.

  TIMELINE

  AUGUST 15, 2024	APPLICATIONS DUE AT 5 PM EST
  AUGUST 16, 2024	ESSAY QUESTIONS EMAILED TO CANDIDATES
  AUGUST 29 – 30	INTERVIEW DATES & ESSAY QUESTIONS DUE
  SEPTEMBER 4 – 5	CHIEF’S INTERVIEWS (IF NECESSARY)
  SEPTEMBER 9	NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
  OCTOBER 1	ANTICIPATED START DATE

   

  The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

• Solid Waste Technicians

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• Solid Waste Convenience Center Site Attendants

• Job Duties: Provide assistance to residents as needed. Monitor items to be discarded to ensure compliance with Waste Management regulations. Open and close the sites and keep the grounds clean. Maintain a clean work environment. Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Ability to life 50 lbs. Dependable transportation. The ability to operate small blowers. Keep accurate and legible records. This position requires a background check.

  How to apply: Applications are available at Convenience sites throughout the County and at the County Administration Office. Applications can also be found online at the County website. Return completed applications to the County Administration Office at 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA. 23884. Attention Jeff Gary.

  This job is open for continuous recruitment. For more information contact Jeff Gary at 434-246-4392.

• PT Animal Services Attendant - [NEW as of 7/2023 until filled]

• The County of Sussex is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Animal Services Attendant. Work involves maintaining the Sussex County Animal Pound, cleaning kennels and cages, cleaning the office area, feeding and providing water for the animals at the pound, answering the phones, greeting the public and other duties as assigned. This position includes cleaning the animal shelter on the weekends and other time as needed.

  Minimum training and experience: Any combination and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

  Special requirements:  Some knowledge of small animal care and behavior; skill in handling animals (dogs and cats); skill in cleaning and maintaining facilities; skill in dealing with the public.  Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and must meet and maintain all county and state training and education requirements for the position.

   Salary: $13.39 per hour / 20 – 28 hours/week

   Submit completed Virginia state application (DPT Form 10-012 – Rev 10/99), cover letter, detailed resume, salary history and work related references to: Shilton R. Butts, Assistant to the County Administrator at Post Office Box 1397, 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, Virginia 23884 or e-mail sricks@sussexcountyva.gov.  State applications can be downloaded at www.virginia.gov or by calling (434) 246 1000 to request that the application be mailed or emailed to you. If mailing or hand delivering documents, please mark the sealed envelope “CONFIDENTIAL” and place in the box outside the County Administration Building office door.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 

   THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

   The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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