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 December 11, 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 Community Criminal Justice Board

Jefferson County Building Commission

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency

Various Boards, Commissions, Committees

Jefferson County Development Authority Board of Directors

Jefferson County Water Advisory Committee

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

Jefferson County Employment Opportunities

The Jefferson County Commission is seeking a County Administrator. Read the job description here.

The Jefferson County Commission is seeking an Executive Assistant. The deadline to apply is December 17, 2021. Read the job description here.

The Office of the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney is currently seeking a Legal Assistant/Office Paralegal in its Civil Division. The deadline to apply is December 30, 2021. Read the job description here.

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:

Utility Board

Tree Board

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Building Commission

The deadline for submitting initial application materials for these vacancies is December 14, 2021.

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
• Historic Landmarks Commission
• Water Commission
• Planning Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission

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 City of Ranson is seeking a Parks and Recreation Facility Atttendant. This position is open until filled. 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 Sanitarian. Find out more information here.

Opportunities are posted here.

Jefferson County Development Authority

The Jefferson County Development Authority welcomed several new team members recently. Read about it here.

Updates are posted here.