Local Opportunities to Serve

Do you want to have a more active role in local government? One way you can help make a positive impact in your community is to volunteer in public service.

Positions to serve become available sporadically throughout the year for local County and Municipal Councils, Boards and Committees. Organizations publish information regarding these opportunities on various web pages, social media sites and newspaper advertisements. JCV is compiling the latest information regarding these appointments throughout Jefferson County and will post all open positions on this webpage. This page was last updated on September 3rd, 2021.

Please note that even after an application deadline has passed, in some cases, the opportunity to apply is still available. Please contact the Committee to verify if an appointment has concluded for the position.

Jefferson County Authorities

Jefferson County posts information about available positions, as well as public hearings and other notices, here. For information about specific board or committee openings, click the below board names. To apply for an opening, submit the application for boards, committees or commissions to the Jefferson County Commission. Additional information regarding these appointments may be obtained by calling the Commission Office at (304) 728-3284.

Notice of Intent to Appoint:

Jefferson County Sherriff’s Civil Service Commission & E911 Advisory Board

Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission

Jefferson County Community Criminal Justice Board

Jefferson County Building Commission

Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Public Service District Board

Jefferson County Development Authority Board of Directors, Representative of Labor

Jefferson County Water Advisory Committee

If interested in applying, you can fill out the general application here.

Jefferson County Employment Opportunities

Jefferson County Emergency Communications is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher II. Read the job description here.

All available opportunities are posted here.

Other Boards, Commissions and Authorities

Charles Town Government

Committee, commission and board vacancies are available here.

The city of Charles Town is currently looking to fill these board vacancies:

Building Commission – Deadline: August 13th

Historic Landmarks Commission – Deadline: August 13th

Job vacancies are posted here.

Harpers Ferry Government

Click here for Notice of vacancies on boards of Town government.

The Corporation of Harpers Ferry is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the following boards
of the Town government:

• Board of Zoning Appeals (two alternate vacancies)
• Historic Landmarks Commission (two vacancies)
• Water Commission (two vacancies)
• Parks and Recreation Commission (one vacancy)

Those interested in seeking appointment to any of these commissions should send a letter of interest to the Town Clerk at clerk@harpersferrywv.us.

Job vacancies are posted here.

City of Ranson Government

The Ranson Police Department Civil Service Commission is seeking a Police Officer. Access the online application here.

Job vacancies are posted here.

Jefferson County Schools

Opportunities are posted here.

Health Department

The Jefferson County Health Department is seeking a Local Health Administrator. Read the job description here.

The Jefferson County Health Department is seeking a Nurse Director (Nurse III). Read the job description here.

Opportunities are posted here.

Jefferson County Development Authority

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) continues to revamp their organization. With a new strategic plan and marketing campaign, the JCDA is launching a Community Ambassadors program. Submit your contact information if interested in boosting the Jefferson County business network locally and regionally while promoting the updated strategic plan here.

The JCDA is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator position for Agriculture and Economic Development Initiatives. Read more about how to apply here.

Updates are posted here.