Job Openings

How do I apply for a vacancy?

A separate Northampton County application is required for each announced vacancy by 5 p.m. on the deadline date. Position title and department location must be written on each application. Resumes cannot substitute the Northampton County Employment Application.

  • For positions requiring a DMV driving record, a good driving record will be required for employment.
  • A Social Security card and I-9 information (Employment Eligibility) will be required at time of employment

Application can be picked up at the Northampton County Administrative Offices at 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA, 23347 or downloaded below.

Unless otherwise stated send all resumes and completed applications to:

Northampton County
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 66
Eastville, VA 23347

Download Employment Application (PDF)

Northampton County Sheriff's Office Application (PDF)

Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. 


Current Openings


 

Zoning Administrator 

Northampton County is accepting applications for a full-time Zoning Administrator. The essential function of the position is to enforce zoning ordinances and is responsible for knowledge and enforcement of County zoning ordinances, related inspections, and preparing reports.

  • Conducts inspections for compliance with County zoning ordinances; resolves non-compliance issues.
  • Serves as Subdivision Agent.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a closely related field.
  • Requires valid Virginia Driver’s License and a Virginia Association of Zoning Officials’ certification.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential. 

The minimum salary for this position is $49, 295 plus benefits.

Please submit completed County application form with cover letter to Human Resources until filled. Northampton County is an EOE.

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting employment applications for: 
Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays.
Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high school diploma or GED.

Applications may be obtained from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office located at 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347 or the County’s website.

Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Jail Medic

This position will be working in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail and the job will require shift work, days, nights, weekends, holidays and required to be on call at times.

Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high school diploma or GED. Applicant must possess at a minimum the following: CNA or higher certifications.

RN: $24.88 – $38.32 per hour
LPN: $20.31 – $31.28 per hour
CNA: $16.74 – $25.78 per hour

Applications may be obtained in person from the Eastern Shore Regional Jail, 5245 The Hornes, Eastville, Virginia 23347 or online.

Deadline: until filled.
Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Correctional Officer

 

Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays. Qualifications:

  • over the age of 21 and
  • have obtained high school diploma or GED.
  • Certifications must be obtained within one year of employment.

Applications may be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office,
5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347 or the Eastern Shore Regional Jail Office located at 5245 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347,
or online on the County's website.

Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Full-time & Part- Time Communication’s Officer

Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Communication’s Officer. Job does require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays.

Qualifications: over the age of 18 and have obtained high school diploma or GED.

Applications may be obtained from Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347 or County’s website.

Deadline for applications: until filled. EOE


Sharitah Goodwyn
Human Resources
Specialist

757-678-0444 ext. 551

sgoodwyn@co.northampton.va.us