Travis Quesenberry The Gateway named King to Football George county Country... OUNTY administrator... Page 5 C Page 3 CONNECTIONS The Newsletter of the VACo 2008 VACo Virginia Association of Counties Annual welcomes Conference two associate Update...Page 5 members... October 15, 2008 Page 7 Virginia economy FTC Red Flag rules include local stalls and budget government accounts shortfall grows THE BUDGET

By Phyllis Errico [email protected] Nov. 1 is the required compliance date for The Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flag Compliance rules. These rules arise from implementations of The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Deadline Act (“FACTA”) passed by Congress in 2003. November 1 Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s One of the principal purposes of FACTA is Revenue Reforecast and to combat the problem of identity theft. Red Flag rules apply to all financial institu- tions and creditors who offer covered accounts. Budget Plan If a locality operates a water and sewer department that bills customers for services already used, the FTC considers it to be a creditor with covered accounts By Dean Lynch because it is providing a service or property for later payment. [email protected] If a locality or authority operates some other office that provides a service or In a press conference to address goods to citizens who pay later, then the rules also apply. For example, if a locality Virginia’s Revenue Reforecast, Gov. operates a municipal airport that sells gas on account to based aircraft owners, the Timothy M. Kaine announced airport operations could be subject to the red flag rules. Thursday an executive spending The rules require entities to adopt identity theft prevention procedures designed reduction plan to meet the fiscal year to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft in connection with these accounts. 2009 shortfall. A partial list of “red flags” spelled out by the FTC include : situations when an The governor’s plan reduces I.D. card appears to be forged or altered; notice from a credit reporting agency spending and the scope of some state about a customer; identifying information of a customer that is inconsistent with programs, while protecting K-12 other ID information; supplying the wrong address for billing; and breach of a education and other critical government utility’s computer system. functions. In order to comply with the rules, a locality must form a committee, name an The official revenue reforecast administrator, review current procedures and adopt policies and procedures to: projects a shortfall of $973.6 million for 1) Identify relevant red flags for covered accounts and incorporate those red flags FY09 and $1.54 billion for FY10, or into the program. just over $2.5 billion for the biennium. 2) Detect red flags that have been incorporated into the program. The resulting October forecast reduces 3) Respond appropriately to any red flags that are detected to prevent and mitigate total general fund revenues and identity theft. transfers for the 2008-2010 biennium by 4)Ensure the program is updated periodically to reflect changes in risks to $2.5 billion (minus-7.4 percent) from customers or to the safety and soundness of the creditor from identity theft. Penalties for failure to comply include civil penalties of up to $2,500. Budget More information and guidance can be found on the FTC information site: Continued on page 8 www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/10/redflag.shtm. COUNTY CONNECTIONS October 15, 2008 Name that County Courthouse! VACo Notes

How times have changed. We found this gem in our history books. The League of Virginia Counties held its 1939 annual conference at the Hotel Danville. The banquet was enjoyed in the ball room on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. The cost of a ticket was $1.50. Charles B. Godwin, Jr., commonwealth’s attorney for Nansemond County (which eventually merged with the City of Suffolk), presided over the event. Gov. James H. Price was the featured speaker, but was unable to attend. The Rev. Roland Wagner, pastor of Norfolk’s Central Baptist Church, spoke in Price’s place. The entertainment was presented by Sue Merritt, Evelyn Lewis and J. Howark (sic) Kalk. Don’t know? Merritt and Lewis sang duets and performed piano selections. Kalk amazed attendees with his Here are some hints. talents on the xylophone. An official check of registrations The county was formed in 1767 and was named for the Earl of showed that 166 delegates attended. Chatham. They represented 65 of the state’s 100 counties. Another part of the banquet It is the largest county in the Commonwealth, covering 982.98 program was John M. Rife, who pre- square miles. sented a lecture on the manufacture of synthetic materials. He demon- The land ranges from rolling to hilly with elevations averaging strated how yarn is made from milk, cloth made from glass and glass between 400 to 800 feet above sea level. made from coal, water and air. Among the many issues Still don’t know? discussed earlier in the day was vigorous opposition against any Here’s one more. diversion of state highway funds to other purposes. T. Coleman Andrews, first vice president of the The chairman of the Board of Supervisors is Coy E. Harville. Citizens’ Road League of Virginia, waged the strongest opposition. If you haven’t googled the answer, read the rest of County He said that Virginia’s highway Connections. system and traffic have developed to such an extent that the state soon would have superhighways and The answer is hidden somewhere among these pages. one-way traffic on state roads. He also added that the state has barely scratched the surface of road building.

2 COUNTY October 15, 2008 CONNECTIONS Local land use tools Travis Quesenberry under scrutiny named county administrator for By Ted McCormack [email protected] King George

The 2008 Enforcement/Clarification of UDA General Assembly Statute) were headed by subcommittee created the Joint legislative members and included Commission to members from local government, the Study Development development community, environmental and Local Land Use groups and other interested parties. Tools (SJR 70/HJR All three work groups met prior to 178) to examine and the Oct. 9 meeting of the full monitor transition to subcommittee and reviewed a series of Del. Clay Athey channeling develop- questions concerning their respective was elected chairman of the ment into the Urban area of responsibility. Joint Commission Development Areas Reports of the work groups, as well to Study (UDAs required of as presentations by the homebuilders Development and 57 counties by HB and the Smithfield town manager, were Local Land Use Tools. 3202). heard by the full subcommittee on Oct. The commis- 9. Photo by Phyllis Cook/The Journal sion also was tasked to determine if Based on the subcommittee King George County’s Interim additional legislation is needed to help meetings to date, as well as the activities County Administrator Travis localities make that transition; and to of the work group, several main themes Quesenberry is taking over the evaluate all existing land use planning have emerged: administrative position permanently. tools and infrastructure financing On Oct. 7, the Board of options. * Incentives to developers and local Supervisors announced Quesenberry as At it first meeting in September, governments may be needed to foster the replacement for Bryan David, the Del. Clay Athey, patron of HJR 178 growth in UDAs. previous administrator, who left in May. and author of the UDA statute, was * State oversight/enforcement “I grew up in King George County elected chairman and Sen. Jill mechanism and technical assistance and this is certainly a great Holtzman Vogel, patron of SJR 70, was may be needed to ensure that UDAs are opportunity,” Quesenberry said. “I’m elected vice-chairman. implemented as intended by the humbled by the Board’s decision, and I VACo, the staff of the Commission General Assembly. look forward to working with the excel- and various environmental * State regulations and local ordinances lent staff, the citizens and the Board of organizations gave presentations at the may hamper implementation of UDAs. Supervisors.” initial meeting that highlighted * The UDA statutes may need some Quesenberry has been filling in opportunities and concerns with the additional flexibility to reflect state’s since that time and previously served as current land use “tool box” available to diverse localities. the county engineer. localities, including UDAs. These themes and others will be “It may or may not be unusual for From those presentations, Del. explored in subsequent meetings. The a county engineer to become county Athey identified several issues that full committee will meet on Nov. 13 in administrator,” Quesenberry said. “I warranted further study and appointed Richmond and are tentatively scheduled think the one thing the Board is clear three work groups to address those to discuss the impact of state on is that they wanted someone who items. regulations on UDAs. could get things done. Engineers have a The work groups (Proffers vs. The chairman has stated that he reputation of getting things done right Impact Fees; Cooperation with does not foresee that the subcommittee and on time.” State/Regional/Local Public will recommend any legislation prior to Supervisors agreed to pay him an Entities/Cooperation with Utilities; and its final report to the 2010 Session. annual salary of $140,000 with a $5,000 The answer to the Name that annual deferred compensation package. County Courthouse question is Pittsylvania. His promotion was effective immediately. 3 COUNTY CONNECTIONS October 15, 2008 2008 Annual Conference Update VACo’s Preliminary Nov. 9-11/The Homestead 2009 Legislative Program available online

Conference update: Governor to speak 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Homestead’s at opening session! Stratford/Mount Vernon Room. For the second consecutive year, The Discussion Forum’s purpose VACo is pleased to have as a keynote will be to provide county officials with speaker at its annual conference the opportunities to receive additional Honorable Timothy M. Kaine, information about available services Governor of Virginia. offered by 14 participating vendors Along with House Speaker William attending the conference. These are J. Howell and NACo president Don services that may represent solutions to Stapley, Gov. Kaine will make his the most critical challenges confronting remarks to VACo’s membership during your county. the conference’s opening session on the morning of Monday, Nov. 10. Turn in your credentials form! With the active participation of VACo’s annual conference is also Visit www.vaco.org Gov. Kaine, Speaker Howell, key an event where our members vote to members of the General Assembly and approve VACo’s Legislative Program The membership will adopt the various cabinet members, the stature of and its new officers. 2009 Legislative Program at the annual VACo’s annual conference continues to To be eligible to vote at VACo’s conference on Nov. 11 in Bath County. grow as a major event where state and annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Prior to the Nov. 11 action, the eight county officials focus on critical issues your county’s voting credential form steering committees will meet on Nov. 9 that concern Virginia’s citizens. should be completed and returned to to adopt their sections. VACo’s office by Nov. 1. Don't forget the Roundtable Details regarding VACo’s VACo members are invited to Discussion Forum! certification process for voting attend those meetings and suggest If you arrive at the conference on credentials were provided in a memo changes. Once the sections are adopted, Sunday afternoon, remember to attend sent by VACo Executive Director James the steering committees will submit the County Solutions Roundtable D. Campbell to county chief them to the Resolutions Committee for Discussion Forum. administrative officers and board chairs review and approval before It will take place on Nov. 9 between on Sept. 15. consideration by the membership. Alternative energy sources considered at legislative retreat

By Larry Land [email protected] The House and Senate Committees on Agriculture held a joint retreat at Bear Creek Island State Park in Cumberland County on Oct. 1-2. While no bold environmental or agricultural initiatives were introduced, the joint committee heard interesting presenta- tions about alternative energy sources that are being researched and developed in Virginia. One of these energy sources is a form of biodiesel fuel derived from canola. In one of Virginia’s southside counties, the canola is cultivated and processed in proximity to a truck stop where it is sold in large quantities. According to Dean Price of Red Birch Energy, this “closed loop system” constitutes a profitable economic development project that helps protect the environment promoting greater energy independence for the region. Agriculture Continued on page 9 4 COUNTY October 15, 2008 CONNECTIONS The Gateway to Football Country

It’s Friday night, The Big Blue statue stands in front of the entrance to Gate City High. The statue the air is crisp and the is about 15 feet tall. The Blue Devils hold pep rallies and other special events around Big Blue. lights at Legion Field cast a glow that rises from the valley. As the kicker places the foot- ball on the tee for the start of another game, familiar words echo throughout Moccasin Gap. “Everybody up… it’s football time at Gate City,” PA announcer Dennis Fritz says. More than 6,000 fans stand and pay homage to one of the great football programs in the state. “Friday nights mean a lot to the Scott County community,” said Del. Terry Kilgore, 1st House District. Kilgore played defensive tackle and end from 1975-78. “It’s a big deal to play for Gate City. It’s a big deal to support Gate City. We’re all very proud to be a Gate City Blue Devil.” Football is in the blood in Southwest Virginia, where families talk about the team over dinner at the Campus Restaurant. And discussion on the hopes of the Blue Devils doesn’t just hap- pen in the fall, it’s a yearlong affair. “Gate City football truly bonds the communi- ty,” said Gerald Miller, legislative assistant to Kilgore and a former Gate City High baseball player. “We don’t always have size and speed, but one thing you can count on is hard work, dedica- tion, sacrifice and commitment from the players and coaches.” Gate City is off to a great start in 2008. The Blue Devils are 5-1 and ranked No. 9 in the state as of Oct. 8. However, the winning just didn’t start a few years ago. It’s been a way of life since Coach Harry Fry took over in 1953. “It was Coach Fry who instilled confidence and tradition to this program,” Miller said. “He was also the one who got the community involved.” Coach Fry compiled a 229-71-6 record from 1953-83. He led Gate City to the AA state cham- pionship in 1970, beating James Monroe, 40-8. The Blue Devils again claimed the AA title in 1974 with a big win over Southampton, 28-7. Gate City lost to Southampton in the 1978 AA championship game. Sadly, Coach Fry passed away in May 2006 at age 80.

Gate City Continued on page 9 Photo courtesy of Gate City High School 5 COUNTY CONNECTIONS October 15, 2008 Mark Your Calendars Board of Towing & Recovery Operators PanFlu Exercise

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In the revised Wills -33.5 -67.8 forecast, the projected general fund * About 570 layoffs, the Insurance -37.3 -34.2 revenues in FY10 will remain below the elimination of more than All other -9.5 -10.9 Total GF Revenues -956.4 -1,515.0 level collected in FY08. 800 additional positions that Gov. Kaine will balance the FY09 Total Transfers -17.2 -25.1 are currently unfilled, Total GF -973.6 -1,540.1 budget through state agency savings and holding about one-third of Amounts in millions of dollars. spending reductions of more than $348 all at-will positions vacant, million and additional steps, including a and the imposition of a withdrawal of about $400 million from continued freeze on new the Revenue Stabilization Fund. hiring. * The delay of a Revenue Shortfall ($973.6M) The governor’s savings actions include: previously planned 2 * Recovering more than $40 million in percent salary increase Corrective Actions: balances from FY08. for state employees, to Revenue Stabilization Fund withdrawal $400M * Capturing savings of more than $24 July 2009 from Bond existing general fund capital projects $250M million resulting from governor’s November 2008. Agency reductions $279M directives to agencies in August to Literary Fund balances $51.3M * Compensation Board Capture FY 2008 General Fund balances $40.7M immediately implement a hiring freeze reductions that are Delay state/local employee 2% salary increases $44.7M and cuts in discretionary spending. limited to state agency * Reducing agency spending by more efficiencies. Balance in current budget (Chapter 879) than $323 million, based primarily on * Administrative including August Reduction Plan $24.4M the recommendations made by state efficiencies in Medicaid, K-12 Sales Tax adjustment * $20.7M agencies in their 5-, 10-, and 15-percent the Department of HB 599 payment adjustments ** $7.7M reduction strategies, including the delay Aging, and Community Revert excess in Tuition Moderation Fund $6.2M of the planned 2 percent state and state Service Boards that will supported employee salary increase. 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8 COUNTY October 15, 2008 CONNECTIONS Gate City Continued from page 5

Photo courtesy of Scott County Virginia Star Members of Students, faculty and administrators the Gate City arrived one morning that game week to High School raise their see their beloved football statue painted helmets after in orange and black—the colors of a game. Virginia High. The Blue How did everyone react? Were they Devils have won four mad? Perhaps seething and incensed state titles better describes their feelings. and have had Then that Friday morning, a just two package from Virginia High arrived at coaches in the past 55 the school. Officials opened it to reveal years. a wreath and a note. “The note read ‘May you rest in peace,’” said Lynch, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards his senior season and went on to play football for Appalachian State University. “That got Coach Nick Colobro accepted the “Our kids are running the T and us all fired up.” reins in 1983 and has led the team ever playing the 52 defense since they are 9 As Lynch describes it, the Gate since. In his 25 years, the Blue Devils until they get to high school,” Colobro City Blue Devils physically dominated are 231-76-1 with state titles in 1997 said. “We use the same terminology so their opponent that night. It was a and 2003. Colobro came to Gate City when they get to us, they know what T beating as the home team won 31-12. after coaching three years at Tazewell. 32 means. But hold on. Fry and Colobro are members of “Also, most of the coaches in the Lynch remembers something the Virginia High School League Hall little league are former Gate City Blue unusual about the game. Did Virginia of Fame, having been inducted in 1991 Devils, as are most of the coaches on High actually do these things? Or was it and 2005, respectively. our high school staff. So you have a lot a motivation tactic of Coach Fry? “One of the first things I noticed of people who have been a part of the Could he have painted the statue? when I came to Gate City was a big program and believe in it.” Could he have mailed the wreath? statue outside the school,” Colobro There have been many memorable Lynch is unsure, but he wonders. said. “It wasn’t a statue of George moments in Blue Devils football history. There have been quite a few notable Washington or Thomas Jefferson. It For Kilgore, it’s a game in 1977 when players at Gate City. David Redwine, was a football player. The community Gate City met heavily favored Virginia chairman of the Scott County Board of put it there. That told me how much High (Bristol). Supervisors, played for the Blue Devils. this community loved the team.” “Nobody gave us a chance against Former Virginia Tech stars Phillip One big contributing factor to the these guys,” Kilgore said. Rogers and Chad Beasley were two of high school’s success is the youth Dean Lynch, VACo director of many who played for the Hokies. league football program established by intergovernmental affairs, played “I think it’s a great marriage,” Coach Fry. Youngsters learn the linebacker and fullback for Gate City Colobro said of the community and the T-Formation and the 52 Defense that is from 1974-77. He remembers the game, team. “Athletically, we’re a blessed used by the Blue Devils. especially what happened that week. school.”

Agriculture Continued from page 4 There was also a presentation on how algae can be cultivated and processed to serve as another alternative source of energy. The algae energy project is being intensively researched at Old Dominion University. In addition to presentations about alternative energy sources, there were presentations by directors of state agencies involved with environmental protection, agriculture, and forestry. Bill Dickinson, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, warned joint committee members of the damage that will be done to the agriculture and forestry industries in Virginia if many high- ways and bridges in rural areas fail to receive the proper maintenance and improvements they will need in order to accommo- date heavier vehicles necessary to transport farm and forestry products. The joint committees also received comments from a representative of the wine industry who told law makers that while many of Virginia's wineries are prospering, some vintners are being hampered by overly restrictive local ordinances that are inconsistent with state law. There was no mention of any specific examples. 9 COUNTY CONNECTIONS October 15, 2008 Employment Opportunities

Employment ads are edited due to along with an application for Employment Application if you wish. space considerations. employment may be obtained online at E-mail any questions to pers@arling- To view the full versions, visit www.gloucesterva.info. Gloucester tonva.us (no resumes to this address, www.vaco.org. County Human Resource Department please). 6467 Main St. Gloucester, VA 23061. County Administrator/King & Queen 804-693-5690. Public Health Division Financial and County Administrative Support Services COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Plans Examiner/Isle of Wight County Chief/Arlington County The successful candidate will be a capa- $36,862-$46,000 $53,040 - $87,672 ble manager and supervisor, with a Requires a Bachelors Degree or Successful applicants will model the proven track record of progressively equivalent, and 3-5 years of related department’s values of excellence, responsible experience in state or local experience. Must possess, or be able to dignity, integrity and accountability. government. Applicants for the position obtain within 18 months of HOW TO APPLY: Go to www.arling- must undergo a thorough background employment, state certifications as a tonva.us/pers (click on “County Jobs” investigation including a pre-employ- One and Two Family Combination on the right of the screen). You may ment drug screen and a criminal back- Inspector, Building Plan Review, attach your resume to the Internet ground check. To apply, mail resumes Electrical Plan Review, Mechanical Employment Application if you wish. (no emails, faxes, or phone calls, please) Plan Review, and Plumbing Plan E-mail any questions to pers@arling- to: Review. Position is open until filled. tonva.us (no resumes to this address, Thomas J. Swartzwelder, Esq. Interested candidates should submit an please). County Attorney application and resume to: HR, P.O. 11817 Canon Boulevard, Suite 408 Box 80, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Visit Executive Director/Virginia’s First Newport News, VA 23606 our Web site at www.iwus.net or call Regional Industrial Facilities Do not submit a photograph with your 757-365-6263. Authority resume. Applicants should have experience with Engineer II/York County local government, economic Safety & Training Coordinator/Isle of Base salary $51,887 or higher development, engineering, or finance. Wight County commensurate with experience, Salary will be commiserate with Department of Human Resources qualifications; excellent benefits. experience. Resumes should be sent to Salary range - $36,862-$46,077 A York County application is required VFRIFA Executive Director Search, The successful candidate must possess and may be obtained from the Human 6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 124 the appropriate education, training, and Resources Office, 120 Alexander Radford, VA 24141. For more info, experience in safety and training Hamilton Boulevard, Second Floor, contact Chris McKlarney at 540-921- programs. Experience with OSHA Yorktown, VA; from the County’s Web 2525. Deadline is 5 p.m., Oct. 31. regulations preferred. site www.yorkcounty.gov; or by calling Interested candidates should submit an 757-890-3690. Hearing impaired only Director of Public Works/City of application and resume by 5 p.m. on call TDD 757-890-3300. Applications Bristol Oct. 20 to: HR, P.O. Box 80, Isle of will be accepted until position is filled. Salary negotiable, based on Wight, VA 23397. Visit our Web site at qualifications & experience. Excellent www.iwus.net for more information or Administrative Officer-Budget benefits package includes participation call 757-365-6263. Analyst/Arlington County in the Virginia Retirement System, $49,816 - $82,388 vacation and sick leave, group life Public Works Engineer/Gloucester Requires analytical problem solvers with insurance, medical and dental County a breadth of budgeting, finance and insurance, professional dues and In this position, you will be part of our administrative systems expertise needed conference expenses. City vehicle top notch Engineering Division in a to help the Department of Human provided. Moving expenses may be growing community that offers Services (DHS) execute its reimbursed by the City. Submit letter of challenging and rewarding mission to “make a real difference in application, detailed resume with salary opportunities to provide construction people’s lives by meeting them where history and work related references to: project oversight and management they are, wherever they come in.” John A. Anzivino, Senior Vice services and assistance for County HOW TO APPLY: Go to www.arling- President, Springsted Incorporated, projects. Salary $47,872/yr or higher tonva.us/pers (click on “County Jobs” DOQ. With an excellent, benefit on the right of the screen). You may Employment package. Open Until Filled. Details attach your resume to the Internet Continued on page 11 10 COUNTY October 15, 2008 CONNECTIONS

Employment research and writing skills, and experi- persons. Salary Negotiable. A county Continued from page 10 ence in education law to handle legal employment application, along with matters for the School Board and resume and cover letter, is required. To 1564 East Parham Road, Richmond, School Administration. The successful obtain an application and complete job VA 23228-2360; Fax 804-726-9752 or applicant must have a Juris Doctor description, contact the County e-mail [email protected] by degree, be a member of the Virginia Administrator’s office, P.O. Box 839, Nov. 1. For further information visit State Bar, and have at least five years Mathews, VA 23109, call 804-725-7172 www.springsted.com. experience in the practice of law. The or go to www.co.mathews.va.us. salary range for this position is $75,390 Position remains open until filled. Zoning Director/Town of Leesburg to $132,331. Actual starting salary will Salary Range: $43,246-$72,585 plus depend on the qualifications of the Attorney/Orange County excellent benefits package successful applicant. Deadline for The County of Orange is soliciting CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled completion of an online Henrico applicants for County Attorney. Required: HS/GED; minimum of one County application form is Oct. 19. Applicants must have: (1) a degree from year exp. in planning, zoning or build- Applications accepted only via Henrico an accredited law school and Virginia ing/construction; must possess a valid County’s online JOSH site at State Bar membership; (2) a minimum driver’s license and a safe driving www.henricojobs.com. of three years experience in local record. Preferred: Virginia Association government representation; and (3) of Zoning Officials Certification. Planner (I-II)/Gloucester County experience or demonstrated TO APPLY: See www.leesburgva.gov or Salary: $33,747/yr or higher DOQ. competency in conducting civil request an application from the HR Seeking experienced Planner to join our litigation. County residency within one Dept. at 703-737-7177. Mail application dynamic planning team, assisting with year of employment is required. Salary: to: Town of Leesburg, HR Dept., 25 W. updates to the Comprehensive Plan and $85,000-$105,000, depending on Market St., P. O. Box 88, Leesburg, VA working on various local and regional experience. Deadline for Submissions: 20178. Applications may be faxed to planning initiatives, subdivision plat and Nov. 14. Mail a resume, with salary his- the HR Dept. at 703-737-7190. development plan reviews. Experience tory, to: County of Orange, Human Resumes may be submitted as supple- with ArcGIS a plus. Complete details, Resources Department, P.O. Box 111, mental only. list of qualifications and job description Orange, VA 22960. are available online at www.gloucester- Director of Economic Development/ va.info. Deadline: Oct. 24. Submit cover Assistant Director of Finance/City of Amherst County letter & resume with Gloucester County Chesapeake Amherst County seeks a Director of Application to HR Department: 6467 Salary: $74,401 (+) excellent benefits Economic Development to develop, Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061; package equivalent to 54 percent of the manage, and coordinate the county’s Phone: 804-693-5690. salary. The City of Chesapeake seeks an local, regional, and state economic individual with strong leadership development programs. Hiring Range: Executive Director/Chesterfield qualities and management exp to mid-$40k to mid-$50k depending on County overseeand direct the City's financial qualifications along with a Salary is negotiable depending on operations. Position requires BS/BA or comprehensive and competitive benefits qualifications. This recruitment will equivelent and over 6 years related package. A complete job description remain open until Oct. 23. For job supervisory/management experience. and an Amherst County Application description and additional information For more info and/or to APPLY, please form are available from the Office of please visit www.chesterfield.gov/ visit www.jobs.cityofchesapeake.net. the County Administrator 434-946-9400 CSBProfile.pdf and www.chesterfield. Job closes Oct. 19. or www.countyofamherst.com. Submit gov/csb. Interested applicants should a letter of interest, résumé, professional submit a confidential resume with cover Engineer/Washington County references, and a completed Amherst letter to: The County of Washington is presently County Application to the Office of the Karla J. Gerner, Director seeking applications from qualified County Administrator, P. O. Box 390, Chesterfield County Human Resource individuals for the new position of 153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA Management County Engineer. A complete Position 24521 by Friday, Oct. 17. P.O. Box 40 Description along with an Application Chesterfield, VA 23832 for Employment may be obtained Assistant County Attorney Or [email protected] through the County Department of III/Henrico County Accounting, County of Washington, The Henrico County Attorney’s Office Director of Planning & Zoning/ 205 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA seeks to hire a full-time attorney with a Mathews County 24210 or through the County Web site strong academic background, excellent Director will supervise staff of four www.washcova.com. Applications accepted until position filled. 11

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