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Virginia Association of Counties invites you to the 2016 VACo Region 7 Meeting on Wednesday, August 10 from 7-9 p.m. at The Forum, Louisa VACo Region County Middle School, 1009 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117. Visit Craig

Expected attendance includes Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, Supervisors, Legislators, Planning District Commissioners, County Administrators and Executive Staff from Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, King George, Louisa, 2 Legislative Orange, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties. County and

VACo 2016 Region 7 Meeting Agenda for August 10 Meeting set Tingler’s WELCOME Stephanie L. Koren | Vice Chairman, Louisa County | Region 7 Director, VACo Board of Directors Dean Lynch | Executive Director, VACo

for August VACo EDUCATION Mill... Page 5 Nick Donohue | Deputy Secretary of Transportation | Commonwealth of Virginia

CONVERSATIONS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS (Invited) ounty Senator Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. (22nd Senate District) Delegate Mark Dudenhefer (2nd House District) 24... Page 2 Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. (24th Senate District) Delegate Peter F. Farrell (56th House District) C Senator Ryan McDougle (4th Senate District) Delegate Buddy Fowler, Jr. (55th House District) Senator Mark D. Obenshain (26th Senate District) Delegate Nicholas J. Freitas (30th House District) Senator Bryce E. Reeves (17th Senate District) Delegate William J. Howell (28th House District) Senator Richard H. Stuart (28th Senate District) Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter (31st House District) Senator Scott A. Surovell (36th Senate District) Delegate Robert Orrock, Sr. (54th House District) Senator Jill Holtzman Vogel (27th Senate District) Delegate Margaret B. Ransone (99th House District) Delegate Mark L. Cole (88th House District) Delegate Michael J. Webert (18th House District) Connections ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION OF LOCAL ISSUES Caroline County | Culpeper County | Fauquier County | King George County | Louisa County | Orange County | Rappahannock County | Spotsylvania County | Stafford County Stafford VACo’s Please RSVP to this free event by emailing Valerie Russell at [email protected].

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Doug Barnes Tweet before, during and after! #VACoEducation #VACoRegionalMeetings and Services Interim County Catalog... Administrator... Page 8 August 16, 2016 Page 3 Impressive speaker lineup set for Summit

Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson (left), Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel (center) and Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran headline the keynote speakers at this week’s County Officials’ Summit. Joining them on stage are Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources for the Chesapeake Bay Russ Baxter and King and Queen County Administrator Tom Swartzwelder.

The County Officials’ Summit on August 18-19 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. VACo has confirmed the attendance of three Virginia Secretaries, one Deputy Secretary and one county administrator to speak on legislative issues.

Kicking off the County Officials’ Summit on the morning of August 18 is Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson, who will speak about Broadband issues in the Commonwealth. Joining Jackson is King and Queen County Administrator Tom Swartzwelder, who will discuss his County’s efforts to bring broadband to its citizens. The County recently won the VACo Best Achievement Award for its King and Queen Broadband Internet Program.

Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel joins the impressive lineup. Dr. Hazel will discuss the opiates crisis in the state and how it’s affecting localities.

Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources for the Chesapeake Bay Russ Baxter will speak separately on the afternoon of August 18.

Join us that evening for a special reception for long-time VACo Executive Director Jim Campbell, who retired on June 30.

On August 19, the focus will shift to Steering Committee Meetings in the morning. The VACo Board of Directors will meet at Noon.

We look forward to seeing you at VACo’s County Officials’ Summit!

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VACo Contact: Beau Blevins County Connections August 16, 2016 VACo Regional Legislative Meeting Join us on August 24 - Region 2 - Middlesex County VACo Members -

We are excited to bring a 2016 Regional Legislative Meeting Virginia Association of Counties invites you to join us at the 2016 VACo Region 2 Meeting on Wednesday, August 24 from to VACo Region 2. Regional representatives are invited to 9 a.m. to Noon at the Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road Deltaville, VA 23043. There will be an attend. This is an opportunity for county elected officials to optional Dutch treat lunch following the meeting at The Steamboat Restaurant at Piankatank Golf Course.

share local and regional problems and solutions. We expect Expected attendance includes Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, Supervisors, Legislators, Planning District Commissioners an open discussion and your attendance adds to the value of and County Administrators and Executive Staff from Essex, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, the meeting. Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland and York Counties.

We also invited state legislators in the VACo Region 2 VACo 2016 Region 2 Meeting Agenda for August 24

WELCOME area. The event format allows for lawmakers to hear your John D. “Jack” Miller | Middlesex County Supervisor | Region 2 Director, VACo Board of Directors Dean Lynch | Executive Director, VACo concerns and answer some of your questions. VACo EDUCATION Stormwater Discussion | Delegate Keith Hodges | 98th House District

CONVERSATIONS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS (Invited) The meeting includes an educational presentation as well Senator John A. Cosgrove (14th Senate District) Senator Richard H. Stuart (28th Senate District) Senator Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. (6th Senate District) Delegate Gordon Helsel (91st House District) as a session that gives local representatives an opportunity Senator Mamie E. Locke (2nd Senate District) Delegate Keith M. Hodges (98th House District) Senator L. Louise Lucas (18th Senate District) Delegate Monty Mason (93rd House District) to share their issues. We encourage you to attend and Senator Ryan McDougle (4th Senate District) Delegate Brenda Pogge (96th House District) Senator Thomas K. Norment, Jr. (3rd Senate District) Delegate Margaret B. Ransone (99th House District)

Light snacks will be provided. RSVP [email protected]. Please RSVP to this free event by emailing Marcia Jones at [email protected]

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Legislative conversations abound at Region 7 Meeting Louisa County hosted a lively regional meeting on August 10 as Region 7 localities gathered to discuss issues of concern. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nick Donohue spoke about the new “Smart Scale” process for funding transportation projects, which is intended to evaluate projects based on objective criteria. Project submissions for the second round of funding allocations under Smart Scale are being accepted now; Donohue cautioned attendees that this round of funding will represent about half the amount of the previous round, but encouraged localities to take advantage of VDOT’s technical assistance resources in preparing submissions, citing several examples of projects that were redesigned to reduce their costs. He also highlighted several other transportation initiatives, including Virginia’s recent success in competing for federal funding for the “Atlantic Gateway” project. During the question-and-answer period, there was considerable discussion of the state’s work on high-speed rail connections between Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Delegate Buddy Fowler (55th District) shared his predictions for the upcoming General Assembly session and the need to revise the state budget in light of the recently-announced revenue shortfall. Representatives from the Offices of Delegate Margaret Ransone, Senator Ryan McDougle and Senator Bryce Reeves encouraged localities to come forward with ideas for legislation and issues that need to be addressed.

There were many shared concerns among locality representatives, including the implications of the 2016 proffer bill and the ongoing discussions about regulation of short-term rentals, such as those offered by Airbnb and similar companies. Several localities expressed the need for the state to be flexible in how it allocates funding for compensation increases for teachers and state-supported local employees. The need for the state to provide better support for public safety, such as funding more realistic per diem payments for the costs associated with localities hosting state-responsible inmates in local jails, and meeting its required staffing standards for sheriff’s deputies, was also discussed. Other concerns raised by attendees included the use of inaccurate flood plain maps by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; the need for all counties to be able to levy cigarette taxes; the ability to transfer certain property into the state parks system; the need for additional funding to maintain and improve unpaved roads; and efforts to serve children with disabilities in local school divisions rather than in private placements.

VACo Contact: Katie Boyle | Watch the Region 7 Video 2 County August 16, 2016 Connections

Press Release SEH/#14/16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 9, 2016 Contact: Shannon Howell Phone: (540) 658-4893

STAFFORD APPOINTS INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Stafford, Va. – The Stafford Board of Supervisors has appointed former Spotsylvania County Administrator C. Douglas (Doug) Barnes as interim County Administrator. Mr. Barnes will fill the position vacated by Anthony Romanello, who is taking a position as Deputy County Manager in Henrico County. The Board of Supervisors plans to name a permanent County Administrator by January 2017.

“We are very appreciative of Anthony Romanello’s guidance and leadership and wish him the best in his new endeavor,” said Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors Bob Thomas, George Washington District. “We were fortunate to have several excellent candidates for Interim County Administrator. The Board felt that Doug Barnes is a great fit for Stafford in terms of his local government experience and concern for employees. We are confident he will make our transition to a new County Administrator as seamless as possible, without the business of government skipping a beat.”

Doug Barnes served Spotsylvania County for 38 years, in many capacities. He was hired initially to be the Landfill Supervisor in 1977 and eventually became the Director of Solid Waste Management from 1986 to 1992. He was Director of Public Works from 1992 through 1998. He was the Director of General Services from 1998 through 2003. He served as Interim County Administrator, Interim Deputy County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator from 2003 to 2008. He became County Administrator in October of 2009 and retired on May 31, 2015.

Mr. Barnes has been active in the Spotsylvania community through his past volunteer work with the fire department, rescue squad and as an EMT. He has a B.A. degree in Economics, with a minor in Business Administration, from Lynchburg College. He is married, and is the father of four and grandfather of nine.

Anthony Romanello’s last day with Stafford County will be Friday, August 19, 2016 to allow him to spend some time with his family before beginning his new position with Henrico County. Doug Barnes will start work on Monday, August 15, 2016, and assume County Administrator duties on the afternoon of Friday, August 19, 2016.

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3 County Connections August 16, 2016 Local Governments Encouraged to Review Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being, a document developed by the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Center for Health Innovation, outlines 13 goals for the years 1 2016-2020. Goals are grouped under four aims: healthy, connected communities; a strong start for children; preventive actions; and a system of health care. Specific metrics are associated with each goal.

The plan focuses on social determinants of health, including economic stability, Virginia’s Plan For Well-Being preparation for kindergarten and access to medical care. Of particular interest to 2016-2020 localities is Goal 1.2, “Virginia’s communities collaborate to improve the population’s health,” which will be measured by the percentage of Virginia’s health planning districts that have established an on-going collaborative community health planning process, a percentage that is targeted to increase from 43 percent to 100 percent. Community health planning involves representatives from many sectors of a community, who work collaboratively to collect data, including social, economic, and environmental data, and recommend evidence-based policies. Well-Being The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Center for Health Innovation System of Health Care Preventive Actions will be reporting annually on the goals outlined in the plan. Localities with questions Strong Start for about community health planning may contact Lilian Peake, Deputy Commissioner for Children Population Health at [email protected]. Healthy, Connected Communities

VACo Contact: Katie Boyle

VACo and VML host Go Green Challenge Forum

On August 8, nearly 40 local government representatives from diverse regions of Virginia attended the “Go Green Challenge Forum.” The event was held in the Rockingham County Fire and Rescue Classroom in Harrisonburg.

The purpose of the Forum was to provide information about the Green Government Challenge. Specifically, one of the presentations made by Virginia Tech Faculty Fellow Harry Gregori provided details about the university’s Environmental and Sustainability Management (ESMS) program. ESMS is a suite of management processes and procedures that allows an organization to analyze, control and reduce the environmental impacts of its activities. Virginia Tech’s ESMS Institute has scheduled a series of future workshops and information about them is available by reviewing Gregori’s presentation.

The Forum also featured a presentation on possible impacts of the so-called Chesapeake Bay Program “mid-point” assessment, which will require Virginia to submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency an updated Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP) to demonstrate how the state and localities will achieve specific pollutant reduction goals for the Chesapeake Bay by the year 2025. Another presenter was Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Angela Navarro, who provided details about Governor McAuliffe’s Clean Power Plan.

The Forum was held as part of the 2016 Green Government Challenge, which VACo and VML launched last month. The Green Government Challenge is a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific policies and practical actions to protect the environment and promote energy efficiency by local governments and the broader communities they serve. As in years past, those qualifying with at least 100 “green” points for completing certain action items, will be recognized at the VACo Annual Conference. For more information and to register for the challenge go to www.gogreenva.org. If you have any questions contact Larry Land, VACo’s Director of Policy Development, at [email protected] or 804.343.2504.

VACo Contact: Larry Land, CAE 4 County August 16, 2016 Connections

Visit Craig County and Tingler’s Mill

Tingler’s Mill has a long and varied history. As a present-day decorative fixture of Paint Bank, its presence makes a grand statement about revitalization and historic preservation. In the past, however, it was an important element of everyday life in the town of Paint Bank, Virginia, serving area farmers and residents as a source of grain and flour by grinding corn and wheat. The grist mill sits on Potts Creek, on property originally owned by Revolutionary War hero Colonel William Preston. Preston was given the land grants in 1780 for his service in the war. Through Preston’s children the property eventually passed to John H. Peyton, Preston’s granddaughter’s husband, in 1816. While the unincorporated town was officially formed in 1851, the mill building itself was not built until 1863. Henry Tingler began a small water-powered operation to process corn, wheat and oats for local farmers. During the civil war Tingler was drafted into service by the Confederacy, but managed to return home by proclaiming that his services as a miller were more valuable than his services as a soldier. A Union sympathizer, after his return home he not only supplied food to the people in the area, but also gun powder to the fighting forces. Tingler’s daughter, Molly, married W. H. (Harve) Humphreys, who lived in a house near the present-day general store and worked the mill with Tingler. According to Humphreys’s grandson, Watson Smith of New Castle, Humphreys wanted to keep the business in the family, and expand it to include making flour. Tingler could not read or write, so Humphreys provided the driving force behind the renovation. In 1897, Humphreys borrowed $10,000 and reworked the mechanics of the mill, tearing down the original building and starting over. The small grist mill became a manufacturing mill capable of large scale flour production. The building which stands today most likely is that second building, erected over the old foundation in 1897. Humphreys bequeathed the mill to his son, Johnny Henry Humphreys, who operated the mill until 1952, when he sold it to Roy S. and Coral May Morse. Roy Morse sold the mill to David E. and Marcia Harrison a little over a decade later, in 1967. By this time, local residents say, government regulations on the mill had become so strict that operating it was no longer cost-effective. From 1897 until 1971 the mill was known as “Humphreys Mill”. In 1971, when the Harrisons sold the mill to A.J. and Dorothy W. Tingler, the mill became known as “Tingler’s Mill”. The Tinglers kept the mill in the family until 1993, when it was sold to Jonathan F. Fitzgerald with the stipulation that the mill continue to be called “Tingler’s Mill.” Fitzgerald sold the property to the Mulheren family, the present owners. In 2004, the mill pond was revitalized and is now stocked with trout, which you can feed. Recently the entire exterior of the mill was restored, a new race was constructed and the big wheel is once again turning. Restoration of the inside of the building is on-going as the present owners continue to bring the mill back to its former beauty and function. In the future, they hope to add tours to view the machinery and to be able to have demonstrations of the complete milling process, from kernel to flour. Presently, you may tour the first floor. Currently, there are local crafters selling their wares and holding demonstrations in the mill every weekend from early spring until late fall.

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Applications now open for Virginia WWI and WWII Tourism Marketing Program The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and the World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission (the Commission) recently announced that applications are now available for the Virginia World War I and World War II Tourism Marketing Program grants. These grants, administered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, will assist Virginia communities and related WWI and WWII sites to market commemorative events, locations and destinations. VTC will partner with the Commission to implement the program. The Commission was created by the General Assembly to plan, develop and carry out programs and activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI and the 75th anniversary of WWII. The program’s goal is to market Virginia as a year-round travel destination with historical and cultural attractions for regional and international travelers. “We are fortunate in Virginia to have so many museums, historic sites, organizations and communities across the state that are developing programs to mark the anniversaries of World War I and World War II,” said Delegate M. Kirkland Cox, Chairman of the Commission. “This is truly a statewide commemoration, and the grants will enable partners to join together to honor those who served and ensure that their inspiring stories live on for generations to come.” “These grants will help facilitate programs and events that will honor WWI and WWII veterans not only from Virginia, but across the country, as well,” said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation. How to Apply: Applications are due on August 31, 2016. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

2016 Holidays at The Executive Mansion Rural Housing Forum The Executive Mansion recently announced in Blackstone that the 2016 Holiday Tree theme is “Home for the Holidays.” VACo is honored to once again be asked by the Mansion to assist in collecting local artisan-made, handcrafted ornaments from Virginia’s localities!

Many counties have reached out to let us know they’re participating. If your county plans to submit an ornament just let us know by sending an email to Amy Sales.

Guidelines for the artist/artisan-crafted Housing Virginia is wrapping up this series ornaments are: of meetings around the state about rural housing needs and gaps with a final session • Each participating locality is asked to submit one holiday ornament in Blackstone on August 30. • The theme is “Home for the Holidays,” but we ask that it be something that uniquely represents your county Participants will see demographic and • The size of the ornament should be no larger than 6”. Shape and material is up to the housing data on the rural pockets of artist/artisan. The finished ornament should be sent along with the name of the locality Central/Southside Virginia (earlier and artist placed on the back of the ornament presentations can be found here) and they • The artist/artisan should reside in or near the locality. As they may feature a children/ will engage in a group discussion that themed tree in the future, we ask that this year’s ornaments be created by adults will help Housing Virginia shape a policy • No purchased ornaments recommendation plan for addressing these • Deadline for submitting the ornament is November 1 gaps and needs. This is the last chance for on-the-ground providers and policymakers Once complete, please send to VACo. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give input as to what Housing Virginia to contact Amy Sales at 804.788.6652 or [email protected]. should include in its report before releasing it at the Governor’s Housing Conference in Celebrate the holidays with Virginia’s localities! November. VACo Contact: Amy Sales, CMP Click on Flyer to enlarge. Contact Alise Newman with questions. 6 County August 16, 2016 Connections news from our associate members Goodwill Generates $785.2 Million in Economic and Fiscal Benefits to Virginia

Richmond, VA – In its annual study commissioned by Virginia Goodwill agencies, the Elliot D. Pollack organization found that the six Goodwill agencies that make up the Virginia Goodwill Network have seen a significant increase in economic impact in the Commonwealth.

Together, the six Goodwill agencies had a $785.2 million impact on communities and governments in 2015. This represents an impressive 72 percent increase in only two years. While the study does not include real estate and personal property taxes, the organizations were still responsible for nearly $24.9 million in revenue to the state and its localities through taxes for more than 13,289 jobs.

The economic impact from those jobs essentially creates $785.2 million in economic output (analogous to GDP) because of Goodwill’s efforts. Sales and income taxes paid as a result of these jobs totaled $25 million in fiscal impact to the state and its localities.

Goodwill and its programs are a good investment for government dollars.The investment in Goodwill from all levels of government totaled $32.7 million in 2015. That means that for every government dollar invested in Goodwill, it returned $24 to the communities it serves. These figures do not include government dollars that are saved when people move off of public assistance by utilizing Goodwill training programs to obtain employment.

The average individual placed by Goodwill earned $12.78 per hour and worked 36 hours per week. There were placements in 45 different industries led by miscellaneous manufacturing, administrative support, food services, retail trade, and health care.

The Pollack Company uses the IMPLAN© system which was created over 20 years ago for economic impact modeling at local and regional levels and is widely used by private business and governments at all levels to estimate economic impact.

The Virginia Goodwill Network operations are headquartered in Richmond, Roanoke, Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg, Danville, and Hagerstown, MD, which provides services to the Winchester and northwest Virginia area. Services west of Wytheville are provided by Goodwill in Kingsport, TN and are not a part of the Pollack study.

For information about the Virginia Goodwill Network contact: Eldon James 24 East Cary Street, Suite 100 | Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 540.907.2008

For information about the Pollack Study and research contact: Donald K. Tolson | President and CEO Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Phone: 540.371.3070

7 County Connections August 16, 2016 VACo’s 2016 Products and Services Catalog

VACo is proud to showcase our Associate Members and Partners who do amazing work with counties. This comprehensive catalog features more than 100 companies and organizations that can help counties save money, operate more efficiently and provide better service.

VACo’s Associate Membership Program is the most efficient and cost-effective way to showcase companies or organizations to decision makers from Virginia’s 95 counties. This relationship can play a major role in marketing efforts, and it benefits counties by identifying potential partners in a broad range of services.

VACo believes that developing a strong relationship with the private sector and other public sector organizations is beneficial not only to counties, but also to the people of the Commonwealth.

For more information on VACo’s Associate Member program or to apply for membership, see our Associate Member Brochure & Application.

For more information, please contact Carol Cameron at 804.343.2507.

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8 County August 16, 2016 Connections Annual Conference Update: Registration forms, events, tiered registration, meal reservations

It’s time to get registered for VACo’s 82nd Annual Conference! Registration Forms were sent via email and made available on our website on August 15. There are some new programs this year, so make sure to read through the registration form to get all of the details. You will also find a preliminary agenda to help you schedule your arrival and departure. One thing we are bringing back is the tiered registration fee. Register early to save the most for your county!

The Annual Conference provides county officials with a great opportunity to vote on VACo’s policies related to state legislation and regulation; elect officers; network with colleagues; learn about innovative county programs; find out about issues impacting counties across the state; and view products and services from participating companies and exhibitors.

The Monday and Tuesday general sessions have been scheduled. The Monday morning keynote will be a panel discussion between Jeff Schapiro, Political Columnist, Richmond Times Dispatch and Dr. Quentin Kidd, Vice Provost and director of the Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy, Christopher Newport University. They will discuss civility locally, statewide and nationally. Schapiro will reflect on civility over his years covering Virginia’s General Assembly. Dr. Kidd will speak on his 2012 study on civility in Virginia compared to the rest of the country and how it affects the political system. Tuesday morning’s Closing General Session’s keynote speaker is Dr. Kidd who will speak on election results and their impact on Virginia, as well as any national thoughts.

Our breakout sessions are organized differently this year. We are constantly being asked to allow more time for attendees to talk one-on- one. In response to that, we have scheduled a block of time designated as “Connect, Collaborate, Innovate” where we ask attendees to enjoy free time in the Exhibit Hall. We are working to organize the 12 breakout sessions in a variety of formats.

Remember to make your meal reservations early. If you are staying at The Omni Homestead, you are on the Modified American Plan and breakfast and dinner is included in your room rate. For more information on dining at The Omni Homestead, please visit the dining page on their website.

Stay tuned to County Connections and Conference Tips for details on new conference activities and information on specific conference events.

VACo Contact: Amy Sales, CMP | Annual Conference Registration Form | Register Online for the Annual Conference

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Keeping Your Credit Card Information Secure

For your protection and to keep in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Security guidelines, VACo can no longer accept or process credit card information provided via email or text. Please fax or mail your registration form with your payment information to the address or fax number listed on the form. You can still scan and email your registration form if you’d like but leave the credit card section blank and call us with the number. You can also use the VACo onsite registration system, which has been certified PCI-compliant. For more information, click here to visit the PCI Security Standards website.

VACo Contact: Carol Cameron

9 County Connections August 16, 2016

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HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - LIBRARY administrative duties for the Building | Chesterfield County Inspection Department involving the ASSISTANT COUNTY ASSESSOR | $41,740 - $49,125. Deadline: 5pm permitting and inspection processes. Albemarle County August 25. Assist with the planning Employee must exercise independent Significant experience performing difficult and organization of staff assignments. judgment and initiative in completing and complex professional real property 10 County August 16, 2016 Connections mass appraisal work and commercial localgovernmentcouncil.org/about/jobs. Grounds, Energy Management, Security appraisal work is required. The successful html. Forward application and letter Management, Radio Communications, candidate will build relationships with of interest to [email protected]. 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Preferred confidential resume with cover letter and hiring range: $30,659 - $35,256 DOQ, salary requirements to: Mary Martin Selby, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION | plus overtime hours and compensation. Director of HR Services, Chesterfield County Central Shenandoah Planning District Expected minimum of 4 OT hours every Human Resource Management, P.O. Box 40 Commission 2 weeks. Positions work 12-hour shifts Chesterfield, VA 23832, 804.748.1551. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly with at least two weekends off per Email: [email protected]. qualified professional to lead and manage month. Get an inside look at the job of the CSPDC’s growing transportation an emergency communicator and the SHELVER CLERK | James City County program in the region. This position reports important role they play in public safety $9.55/hour (no benefits); part-time, on-call, directly to the CSPDC Executive Director within our community at https://www. year-round position. Varied schedule and directs the work of the Transportation youtube.com/watch?v=BMEZiVhc6Kk. includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, Planning and Public Transit Program. The To apply: All candidates must complete a weekends and alternates between James salary range for this position is $65,000 City of Harrisonburg online, employment City County Library and Williamsburg - $85,000 per year and will be contingent application by 5pm, August 30 in order Library. Accepting applications until upon experience and qualifications. to be considered for this testing process. position is filled. Only online applications Interested candidates should submit a Applicants will receive additional to our website will be considered. To apply, cover letter, resume, and references to Rita information regarding the testing please visit the James City County Career Whitfield at [email protected] or CSPDC, 112 procedures prior to the testing date. Center at jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov. MacTanly Place, Staunton, VA 24401. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/hrecc- employment. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER | James City DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | County Hampton Roads Planning District AGRIBUSINESS & ECONOMIC $28,538/year or higher DOQ + Full-Time Commission DEVELOPMENT | Pittsylvania County County Benefits; Must be available to work Salary Range DOQ/DOE. The HRPDC, one The ideal candidate will possess the standby hours (weekends, holidays and of 21 Planning District Commissions in the qualifications, experience and education as nights on a rotation). James City County Commonwealth of Virginia, is a regional outlined below. Must be a team leader with Police Department seeks an individual to organization representing the area’s a professional attitude, marketing skills and perform responsible animal control work 17 local governments in the Hampton sound work ethic. Minimum starting salary enforcing local city, county, and state animal Roads region of Virginia serving over 1.7 is $49,810 with County benefits (health, protection and control laws and regulations. million people. This position guides and dental, life, retirement, personal leave days). Animal Control Officers are appointed to supervises activities of staff in a regional Salary beyond minimum is dependent on serve by the James City County Board of planning office engaged in the areas of qualifications. Submission requirements: Supervisors. Accepting applications until regional planning, water resources, public Pittsylvania County application, cover October 31 or until position is filled. Only information, economics, emergency letter and resume. To Apply: Go online to: online applications to our website will management, housing and solid waste. http://www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov (Job be considered. To apply, please visit the Additional information can be found at Openings) or Download Application and James City County Career Center at jobs. http://hrpdcva.gov/page/employment. mail to: Pittsylvania County, Attn: Human jamescitycountyva.gov. Letter of interest and resume should be Resources, PO Box 426, Chatham, VA 24531. sent to Kelli Arledge, Human Resources DEADLINE: Open until filled. First review of ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Administrator, Hampton Roads Planning applications will begin August 19. James City County District Commission, 723 Woodlake Drive $28,538/year or, higher DOQ + Full-Time Chesapeake, VA 23320, or by email to DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES | County Benefits. James City County Fire [email protected]. Open until filled. Chesterfield County and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is Chesterfield County, Virginia (Richmond- seeking someone to perform responsible PLANNER II | Region 2000 Metro Area) is seeking an innovative, administrative support work for the Assigned work may be in a combination customer-focused, and collaborative departments. If you are organized and enjoy of the following areas including rural individual to lead the Department of working with people we want to speak with development, physical planning, General Services which provides services you. Accepting applications until October economic development, transportation and support to both internal and external 19. Only online applications to our website or community development among customers through the operation of ten will be considered. To apply, please visit other possibilities. Salary DOQ. Required functional areas: Administration, Capital the James City County Career Center at jobs. application can be found at http://www. 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CHIEF DEPUTY TREASURER | Hanover Range – $32,300-$51,700, dependent on Salary commensurate with qualifications County experience and/or qualifications. Position and includes a competitive benefits package This is an executive level position open until filled. General Application including state retirement. Go to www. where the incumbent performs complex available on our website: www.fcva.us/ botetourtva.gov for application, complete professional planning and administrative jobs. Only applicants selected for interview job description and benefits summary. duties related to billing/collection of will be contacted. Preference will be given to applications revenues, directing accounting operations received by close of business, September and general office management. Other DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Application, cover letter including responsibilities include, but are not limited & TOURISM | City of Fredericksburg current salary, salary requirement for this to: providing administrative and technical The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia position, and resume can be submitted expertise in management of an expanding (population 28,132), located on the banks to: Botetourt County Human Resources, investment portfolio; working with County of the Rappahannock River, is a progressive 5 West Main St, Suite 200, Fincastle, VA Administration to ensure cash management community with a rich Colonial and Civil 24090 or email to [email protected]. A program is maintained to meet operational War history located midway between completed application form is required to needs and promote investment earnings Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. be considered for the position. Open until within the scope of State law and internal In recent years, the City has become a filled. investment guidelines. Hiring range is destination point for visitors intent upon $83,303 - $110,000 + excellent benefits. enjoying a historic and well-preserved small FAMILY SERVICES SUPERVISOR | James For more information and to apply, town rich in the history of the American City County please visit www.hanovercountyjobs.com Revolution and the Civil War with an $47,424/year or higher, DOQ + Full-Time 804.365.6075, (TDD# 365.6140). estimate of more than 250,000 visitors County Benefits. Duties may be performed annually at the City’s Visitor Center and outside normal working hours. James City PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR | over 1.5 million visitors per year to the County Social Services seeks an individual Northampton County City and surrounding region. The salary to perform experienced work providing Position to oversee and manage the is negotiable based on the candidate’s vital community services in the provision Facilities Management Department which qualifications and experience. While the of social service programs, to include includes all County owned buildings, position is open until filled, the City will first Adult Protective Services and employment harbors & boat ramps, and grounds consider completed City Applications, cover services, as well as assisting with other maintenance, excluding school department letters and resumes received by Wednesday, programs, within agency policies, objectives, properties. Additionally, this position August 31. For City application or more and professional standards. Accepting will be responsible for managing and information, visit www.fredericksburgva. applications until October 29 or until maintaining the water and wastewater gov. Or the HR Department, 715 Princess position is filled. Only online applications system for the County complex, servicing Anne Street, Room 217, Fredericksburg, VA to our website will be considered. To apply, County Administration, the County 22401. 540.372.1028. please visit the James City County Career Courthouse and the Regional Jail; a smaller, Center at jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov. operational water and wastewater system DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | Sussex County for a local housing development; and a The County operates under a six person GROUNDSKEEPER | James City County well and septic which used to serve the Board of Supervisors. Sussex County is $22,955/year or higher, DOQ + Full-Time former middle school property. $56,547 - centrally located approximately sixty (60) County Benefits. This position must report $85,187. Submit resume and detailed cover miles west of Hampton Roads, Virginia and to work during inclement weather. General letter outlining qualifications and three sixty (60) miles southeast of Richmond. Services is seeking a motivated individual professional references to Jackie Davis, To apply, submit a letter of interest, to perform responsible landscaping and Human Resources Coordinator, P.O. Box 66, detailed resume, Virginia State application maintenance tasks to ensure the attractive Eastville, VA 23347, Fax: 757.678.0483, (Form DPT Form 10-012, Rev.10/99) and appearance and proper upkeep of County E-mail: [email protected]. professional references to Shilton R. Butts, grounds and planted areas. Accepting Deadline for resumes: August 29. Position is Assistant to the County Administrator, applications until October 29 or until open until filled. County of Sussex, Post Office Box 1397, position is filled. Only online applications Sussex VA 23884 or via email to sricks@ to our website will be considered. To apply, ASSISTANT CONVENIENCE SITE sussexcountyva.gov. Salary Range: $65,801 please visit the James City County Career SUPERVISOR/SCALE OPERATOR | to $72,800.00 annually. POSITION OPENED Center at jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov. Frederick County UNTIL FILLED. Please Note: This position has been INSTRUCTOR II (WATER SAFETY) | James re-opened to allow for additional CHIEF OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY City County recruitment; previous applicants for this MEDICAL SERVICES | Botetourt County $14/hour; part-time, temporary positions. position need not re-apply. Performs The successful candidate will lead a very Parks and recreation is seeking responsible responsible clerical, bookkeeping, progressive and evolving combination individuals to plan, execute, and instruct mathematical and computer work involving department of 12 volunteer agencies youth and adult water safety classes. the preparation and maintenance of various and full-time staff of 33. This position is Accepting applications until September records; Operates electronic landfill weigh currently vacant due to the recent passing 29 or until position is filled. Only online scales; Answers telephone and provide of the incumbent Chief. The ideal candidate applications to our website will be routine information to the public; Maintains will have an extensive background in the considered. To apply, please visit the and balances cash accounts. General County field, and be responsible for all aspects of James City County Career Center at jobs. Application with resume required; Salary Fire, EMS and emergency management. jamescitycountyva.gov.

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