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(Alleghany County is an Equal Opportunity Employer)

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

(To Serve as Fire Training & Logistics Coordinator)

(FLSA: Non-Exempt)

Pay range is $49,038.30 -$79,953.75

Serve. Train. Support. Make a difference. Alleghany County Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated Firefighter/EMT to serve as the Fire Training & Logistics Coordinator.  This position supports emergency response, firefighter training, equipment and supply readiness, to help keep personnel prepared and the community protected.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to fire, medical, rescue, and other emergency incidents as assigned.
  • Help plan, deliver, and document fire and emergency-services training; prepare sites, apparatus, props, tools, and instructional materials.
  • Support departmental planning for Hazardous Risk assessments and pre-planning.
  • Work with County Leadership and Organization leadership to maintain operational readiness.
  • Assist with public education, recruitment, outreach, special events, and other public-safety duties, including emergency and severe-weather assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Current Virginia Fire Instructor II and EMT certifications, or ability to obtain them within the County’s required timeframe.
  • Ability to meet medical, background, and drug-screening requirements.
  • Availability for varied schedules, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-backs.
  • Ability to perform essential physical duties, use respiratory protection and protective equipment, and work safely in hazardous environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fire Instructor Train-the-Trainer certifications for Fire Officer, Driver/Operator, Hazardous Materials, technical rescue, or related certifications.
  • Emergency services experience involving training, logistics, inventory, fleet support, equipment maintenance, or computerized records systems.
  • Strong communication, organization, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.

Position Details

Status: [Full-time] | Schedule: [M-F, but schedule may vary with instructional programs] | Pay: $49,038.30 -$79,953.75
Benefits: [County Benefit Package, VRS] | Deadline: [Open until filled]

How to Apply

Submit résumé, Cover letter, and relevant certifications to . Questions: [Jonathan Fitch/Director of Public Safety, 540-863-6600, or ].

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ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY

Pay range is $80,000 to $87,707

Position is available for a licensed Virginia trial attorney to prosecute all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in a vertical prosecution office located in Alleghany County, Virginia.  Applicants can expect to gain valuable trial experience handling preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, motions hearings and appeals.

Additional responsibilities include advising and training multiple law enforcement agencies.  Attorneys participate in various community events and speaking engagements throughout the Alleghany Highlands. We also host and mentor students from colleges and law schools located both within and beyond the Commonwealth of Virginia.

A thorough knowledge of the law, solid trial skills and a strong work ethic are essential. As an office of five attorneys with three legal assistants, we are looking for a team player to join our collegial workplace environment. Trial experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia.

Please send resume and cover letter to Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney at 

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PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTERS

(FLSA:  Non-Exempt)

Pay range is $56,500.65 – $91,147.28

The Department of Public Safety is currently seeking individuals for Paramedic/Firefighter positions.  Preferred 2 years experience as a field Paramedic.  No Firefighter training is required, but preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of any related certifications to Jonathan Fitch, Director of Public Safety, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA 24426 or via email to

Positions open until filled.

 

 

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