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Applications will only be accepted for jobs during the posted recruitment period.  A separate City of Colonial Heights application is required for each announced vacancy.  Applications must be returned by 5:00 pm EST on the deadline date listed in the job announcement.

 

The City of Colonial Heights is currently accepting applications for the following positions:


  TELECOMMUNICATOR (DISPATCHER) – Salary Range: $33,762 – $55,709. 

Must be available to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  The City of Colonial Heights is accepting applications to create an eligibility list of Telecommunicator candidates.  Receives and dispatches messages by radio and telephone for and to police, fire, EMS and other operations; operates Computer Aided Dispatch System; operates computer terminals; performs clerical duties; and other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or equivalent; have at least 3-years of related experience; ability to type 35 wpm; and successfully pass all phases of our selection process, which will include a typing test, background investigation, medical and drug screening. Experience in computer-aided dispatch system and enhanced 911 are preferred.  Preference will be given to State certified candidates. 

City of Colonial Heights employment application may be obtained from and must be submitted to the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA  23834, by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, September 13, 2010.


  HORTICULTURIST – City of Colonial Heights – Salary Range: $33,762 - $55,709. 

Plans and performs landscaping, grounds maintenance and litter removal from municipal grounds, public roadways and related facilities.  Responsibilities include performing cultivation, care and maintenance of flowerbeds, lawns, shrubs, trees and ground covers; developing maintenance schedules, planting programs and restorative projects; selecting and applying appropriate fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides; purchasing and delivering supplies and equipment; and maintaining inventory, equipment and chemical use records. 

Must possess an Associate’s Degree or 2-years of college with at least 5-years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; pesticide application certification; and a valid Virginia driver’s license.  Prefer Master Gardener certification or Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or related field. 

City of Colonial Heights employment application may be obtained from and must be submitted to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA  23834, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010.


The City of Colonial Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

 
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