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Update
August 19, 2011
The newsletter of the
Virginia Municipal League
Inside … State budget picture remains
muddled for next fiscal year
1-10 I s Virginia’s budget structurally imbal-
anced? Do spending commitments
outweigh anticipated revenues
in the next biennium? Is there
another round of state bud-
State revenues closely track
economic activity
Individual income taxes com-
prise roughly two-thirds of
v the state general fund. In-
get cuts on the horizon? come tax collections are
How will the state fulfill weak or stagnant with-
Annual conference commitments and ob- out strong job growth
sessions will cover ligations affecting the and strong wage
Rainy Day Fund, pub-
breadth of issues lic education funding,
and salary growth.
State employment is
Medicaid, VRS rate
Applications for increases, mental health,
strengthening with
more than 3.96 mil-
brownfields money CSA, foster care, higher lion Virginians working
due Sept. 30 education, ‘599’, and other in June. And although
budget issues? the unemployment rate
Who knows? The avail-
VDOT revenue able information is too hazy, conflicting
is uncomfortably high at 6.3
percent, the rate is still 3 percent below the
sharing applications and, worst of all, insufficient. The answers national average. But, even as this past
for FY13 due to these questions straddle the economy, June’s employment numbers soar over the
the federal government, and state priori-
by Nov. 1 ties. Here is a closer look.
employment figures from June 2009 and
Continued on page 2
Verizon drops assessment suit
V erizon has abandoned litigation it ini-
tiated last year challenging personal
property tax assessments in about 100
local governments across its service area.
The company filed the suit in the State
law firm of Sands Anderson. Similarly,
the towns of Mineral, Louisa, Orange
and Gordonsville, as well as the City of
Waynesboro hired the Northern Virginia
firm of Greehan, Taves, Pandak & Stoner.
Corporation Commission, alleging that the Hefty & Wiley of Richmond represented
SCC overvalued the company’s personal four localities as did Richmond area at-
property. In order to ensure uniform valua- torney Andrea Erard, who represented four
tion, the SCC handles all assessments of tele- other local governments. SCC Director of
October 2-4, 2011 phone company equipment across the state. Public Service Taxation Robert S. Tucker
Ramada Plaza Richmond Almost all of the localities that were said that having so many localities vigor-
West, Henrico County sued participated in the case. Early on, ously defend the case was the difference in
VML urged local governments to band the outcome.
Registration materials
together and hire counsel. Some 24 Verizon sued over the assessments for
and information are at localities, including the cities of Danville, 2009 and 2010. For 2009, Verizon claimed
www.vml.org. Hopewell, Lynchburg and Roanoke, and that the total assessed value of $4.7 billion
the town of Pulaski hired the Richmond Continued on page 2
August 19, 2011 VML Update
from the cApitol
State budget picture continued …
June 2010, they fail to meet the employ- federal dollars each year for education upcoming election in November will set
ment apex reached in June 2008. In and human services programs, and hun- the stage for the budget debates. Which
other words, jobs are returning but not dreds of millions of federal dollars each political party will run the Senate?
enough to erase the effect of the Great year for transportation, natural resources What will be their priorities? Will their
Recession or to meet the need of a grow- and economic development services. In majority be sufficient to make difficult
ing population. recent years, the federal dollar is roughly decisions? Will this majority work
According to analysis done by the 16 percent to 17 percent of the state’s cooperatively with the governor and the
staff of the House Appropriations Com- operating budget. Before the economy House of Delegates?
mittee: “Coming out of the 1991 and slipped into recession and federal stimu- If the General Assembly and Gov.
2001 recessions, withholding tax grew lus money began to flow, federal dollars Bob McDonnell want to maintain a lev-
about 8 percent and 7.2 percent, respec- made up less than 15 percent of the state el of services commensurate with FY12,
tively. Clearly, the 5 percent growth ex- budget. Massive federal budget cuts it is unlikely that can be achieved.
perience for FY11 is not only anemic in are looming. It is impossible to imagine According to a recent report from The
comparison to previous recoveries, but is state programs, including pass-through Commonwealth Institute, “in order to
well below the long-term growth trend of programs for local governments, will not keep up with the state’s growing popula-
6.1 percent. The current rate of growth be seriously reduced. tion and increasing costs for delivering
continues to reflect softness in the labor Perhaps a more compelling case can services in the future, revenue growth
market and wages and salary growth.” be made that federal reduction actions needs to be – and stay – in the 6 to 8
Sales taxes make up another 20 per- will have a greater impact on the overall percent range, year after year.” Even
cent of state general fund revenue. The Virginia economy rather than on state with a $311 million “surplus,” revenue
House Appropriations Committee staff government programs. Federal defense growth in FY11 did not reach 6 percent.
noted that coming out of the two previ- spending in Virginia, according to House The House Appropriations staff
ous recessions, “Virginia experienced a Appropriations staff, totaled $6,713 per report, however, implies that there need
large surge in sales tax (7 percent and 14 capita, 4.3 times greater than the nation- not be a structural imbalance if the
percent, respectively) as consumers re- al average and accounted for 11.1 percent General Assembly continues “showing
engaged.” In FY11, sales tax collections of all defense spending nationally. In restraint in developing the 2012-2014
grew 4.5 percent, below the official Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, budget, and recognize that restoring
economic based forecast of 4.8 percent. total federal spending accounts for about many of the previously approved budget
Given the volatility of the housing mar- 37 percent and 34 percent of the two cuts will not be possible. By focusing
ket and gas prices, consumer confidence regions’ economies, respectively. Much our attention on restoring funding to the
and consumer spending seem unlikely of this spending spills over to the private VRS, coupled with limiting the growth
to re-engage soon. sector for contractual services, and is not of existing programs and avoiding the
confined to military bases, naval ports start-up of new programs, Virginia will
federal actions, inactions and airfields. The extent and amount of achieve a balanced budget within the
have consequences federal defense cutbacks are unknown revenue growth that we expect to accom-
The federal government exerts its today, and if the 12-person joint special plish over the next three fiscal years.”
influence on the Commonwealth in two deficit reduction committee is successful, Is Virginia’s budget sustainable?
ways – “narrowly” in terms of govern- will not be known, at the earliest, until Different people have conflicting opin-
ment programs and “broadly” in terms November. ions. The answer depends on a number
of the state’s economy. These influ- of variables, some of which are beyond
ences are likely to intensify as Congress politics and priorities the state’s control. For local govern-
and President Obama wrestle over Equally unknown as the future of ments, waiting for the answers to unfold
federal deficit reduction efforts. the state’s economy and the federal will not be easy. v
State government receives billions of dollar are the state’s priorities. The
Verizon suit should have been reduced by $1.65 bil- Portsmouth, $186,000. This sampling
lion, a 35 percent decrease. For 2010, shows that the amount of taxes at stake
continued … the company sued for a reduction of was enormous.
$1.95 billion on $5 billion total value, a Banding together and vigorously
39 percent drop. defending the case was crucial to the
According to the Virginian-Pilot outcome. As Benjamin Franklin once
newspaper, the lost taxes for Virginia declared: “We must, indeed, all hang
Beach would have been $850,000 an- together, or assuredly we shall all hang
nually; for Norfolk, $600,000, and for separately.” v
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At the leAGUe
Annual conference sessions will cover breadth of issues
T he general session speakers will be
great, Host Night will be unique
and exciting, and the exhibit hall
will be packed at the 2011 VML An-
nual Conference, which will be held
cess to banks and financial services for
citizens with limited means.
future costs to local
governments for cleaning up
Switching elections
from may to November
Explore some of the reasons why
municipalities may – or may not – move
their elections to November, and how
Oct. 2-4 at the Ramada Plaza Rich- chesapeake Bay the move can be accomplished through
mond West in Henrico County. The EPA-mandated Chesapeake Bay adoption of a local ordinance.
Those, however, are just a handful clean-up plan means that local govern-
of the activities at the conference. A ments will be expected to shoulder a large The annual conference will continue
conference agenda is posted at http:// part of the cost for this initiative. Find its popular local government round-
bit.ly/qbxeps, but here is a quick over- out what will be expected of local govern- tables, which offer an enjoyable way to
view of just a few of the workshops ments, as well as what cost-effective and learn about three different topics in just
that will take place Monday afternoon. innovative measures can be employed in 90 minutes. Here are just a few of the
meeting these mandates while holding topics that will be covered at the Tues-
maintaining a healthy down costs. day roundtables.
and safe nightlife
Learn how police can make night- Stretching local creative approaches
life safe in a community by reducing government resources to brownfields
police-involved events at bars and Faced with revenue losses result- Cleaning up a brownfield can be a
alcohol-related offenses through the ing from the Great Recession, Henrico major hurdle to redevelopment, but find-
use of a community police program County changed the way it did business. ing the right reuse for the property is
that educates employees of bars, Find out how the county achieved annual an important step as well. Learn about
restaurants and nightclubs. Also learn savings totaling $33.3 million, savings of some creative ways to tackle these dif-
about an “Alcohol Interdiction Initia- $17.7 million in debt service costs, and ficult problems.
tive” in which a civil process is used one-time savings of $5.5 million. Strate-
to interdict “habitual drunkards” who gies ranged from eliminating vacant posi- line of Duty Q&A
generate a disproportion demand on tions to generating revenue by opening a
public services. Local governments have to start
fire extinguisher repair shop. paying the costs of Line of Duty benefits
continuity of operations that their hazardous duty employees
recruiting volunteer firefighters receive starting this year. Here’s your
and disaster planning
Find out whether your community chance to learn about this program and
Interruptions and disasters can has the characteristics and traits needed to ask questions about how it may affect
cause widespread effects on local to attract a viable and sustainable volun- your locality and your employees.
governments because of the immediate teer firefighter workforce. This program,
loss of physical assets and technologi- designed to enhance the recruitment cloud computing
cal infrastructure. For this reason, and retention of volunteer firefighters, is
continuity and disaster recovery plan- Learn the basics of cloud comput-
based on a year-long study of fire depart- ing – subscription-based services that in
ning is a fundamental requirement of ments in Virginia.
sound local government management. real time over the Internet allow local
This session will provide an overview governments to increase technology
Dealing with natural disasters capacity and capabilities without invest-
of business continuity planning and
recovery, as well as an introduction The federal government requires ing in new infrastructure, training new
to a new VML Insurance Programs jurisdictions that obtain federal prepared- personnel, or licensing new software.
Continuity Services Program. ness grants to meet the National Incident
Management System compliance. The Green community challenge
improving financial literacy Virginia Department of Emergency Man- Come learn about how Blacksburg,
in your community agement engages with localities to help Norfolk, Roanoke and Loudoun County
meet the compliance requirements. Since are piloting programs to expand the suc-
Learn how local governments can the response to most incidents is handled
help citizens who don’t have access to cessful VML Green Government Chal-
by local governments, the support of lenge into community initiatives that
a regular banking account or to finan- elected and appointed officials in the
cial products with lower interest rates will reduce energy consumption, create
NIMS implementation process is crucial local jobs and foster participation from
and terms. Hear from officials from to the nation’s success in dealing with di-
the National League of Cities and the businesses and residences alike. v
sasters – regardless of their cause. Learn
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond more about the compliance requirements.
on programs that seek to increase ac-
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from the cApitol
ocal governments seeking to re- Applications are due by Sept. 30.
store brownfield sites for economic Recipients will have until Dec. 31, 2012
Applications for development are eligible to apply for to complete proposed projects. For
up $50,000 in grant funds through the guidelines and applications, go to http://
brownfields money Virginia Brownfield Restoration Fund. bit.ly/qenWYk. For questions, contact
The 2011 General Assembly appro- Meade Anderson with DEQ at j.meade.
due Sept. 30 priated $1 million for use in FY12 to anderson@deq.virginia.gov or 804-698-
promote the restoration and redevelop- 4179; or Rob McClintock with VEDP at
ment of brownfield sites and to address rmcclintock@yesvirginia.org or 804-545-
environmental problems so that the 5772. v
sites can be marketed for new economic
development.
VDot revenue
sharing applications
for fY13 due
T he Virginia Department of Transpor-
tation is moving up the application
process for local governments to
request FY13 matching funds from its
revenue sharing program to construct,
from $1 million to $10 million.
In response to the legislation, the
transportation board approved more
than $103 million in grants to localities
under the revenue sharing program in
by Nov. 1 reconstruct or improve roadways.
The 2011 General Assembly in-
FY12.
In order to identify the amount of
creased the amount of money in the state money to include in the proposed
program that could be allocated by the FY13 budget to maximize local partici-
Commonwealth Transportation Board pation in the program, VDOT is starting
in any one fiscal year from $50 million the application process earlier than in
to $200 million. The cap on the amount the past. For more information, includ-
that any individual local government ing an application, go to: http://bit.ly/
could receive in a year was increased ofluou. v
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etceterA
ill Virginia continue its recent Since 2002, Republicans and Demo-
tradition of divided government? crats have divided control of the two-
follow General Voters will decide on Nov. 8, chamber legislature and governor’s man-
when all 140 General Assembly seats will sion. This fall, House Republicans are
Assembly elections be on the ballot. At VPAP.org you can expected to maintain their majority. The
at VpAp.org learn who is seeking to represent your Senate, however, is likely to be a major
community in the House of Delegates battleground. Senate Democrats hold a
and Senate. 22-18 majority.
The nonpartisan Virginia Public View Senate elections:
Access Project is a one-stop resource for http://www.vpap.org/offices/senate
informed voters. VPAP.org provides:
• An overview of each race, complete View House elections:
with candidate photos and links to cam- http://www.vpap.org/offices/house
paign websites.
• A listing of donations to candidates, Not sure who you’re voting for?
sortable by amount, occupation and ZIP Check out the state’s “Who’s My Legisla-
code. tor” feature at http://bit.ly/8ihieO to
• Maps showing how redistricting see in which House and Senate districts
changed boundaries and partisan tenden- you live. The site displays your districts,
cies of each district. which may have shifted as a result of
• Links to newspaper articles about redistricting. v
candidates and races.
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etceterA
Green economic
development forum
T he forum for local government of-
ficials to learn more about green
economic development related issues
scheduled for Sept. 8 in Harrisonburg has
been rescheduled for Oct. 27.
independence through the increased
use of wind and solar power, as well as
gas from landfills; alternative fuels and
infrastructure; and energy solutions
for disaster preparedness. Additional
rescheduled Sponsored by VML and Local Gov- details, including agenda and registra-
ernments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the tion, will provided in the next Update
day-long forum will cover the following newsletter.
topics: Economic development and creat- For questions, contact Joe Lerch at
ing green jobs; working toward energy jlerch@vml.org or 804-523-8530. v
Natural gas fleet
workshop set
for Aug. 30
“
T he Compelling Case for Natural Gas
Vehicles,” a workshop for public and
private vehicle fleet operators, will
be held Aug. 30 in Gaithersburg, Md.
The day-long workshop will include
– with a visit to a local fueling station,
identification of available federal and
state funding, and how to calculate fuel
costs and life-cycle savings.
Registration is $60 and includes
an overview of natural gas powered ve- lunch. To register go to: http://bit.ly/
hicles, fuel station design and operation pmBVWA. v
Downtown
revitalization
workshop set
A design and economic restructuring
workshop for historic downtowns is
scheduled for Sept. 13 and Sept. 14
in South Boston at the Southern Virginia
Higher Education Center (SVHEC).
historic districts to become thriving
marketplaces. The workshop is hosted
by Virginia Main Street and Destina-
tion Downtown South Boston. It will
include instruction from National Main
for Sept. 13-14 The workshop is intended for down-
town volunteers and professionals to
Street Trust Center experts.
Registration is $85. For an agenda
learn strategies and tools for strengthen- and registration go to: http://bit.ly/
ing existing businesses and positioning pApV31. v
poSitioNS Purchasing is req’d. or must be obtained services to assist in achieving optimal
within 1 yr. More detailed info and apply operating efficiency in support of the
at www.hampton.gov/hire. EOE. Sustainability and Energy Management
longer version of job ads Program. Assist with collection, data
posted at www.vml.org Senior Buyer, hampton management and analysis of energy use
Because of the number of requests it SALARY: $41,106 (+) benefits. Function and cost information (electric, natural gas,
receives to publish job advertisements, as a team leader for assigned procure- and water) for all agencies. Reqs. relevant
VML reduces the length of the position ment team members. Responsible for the bachelor’s degree (mechanical, electrical
descriptions in Update. A full version of procurement of routine, moderate and or other engineering degree preferred) and
the entire job listings published here for highly technical and complex construction min. 4 yrs. related professional exper.;
the past two months appears on VML’s and construction-related commodities and prefer CEM or LEED Green Associate or
Web site at www.vml.org. Visit the services utilizing all methods of procure- higher. An equiv. comb. of training and
VML site and click on “Marketplace” to ment. Reqs. relevant bachelor’s degree exper. (as approved by the dept.) may be
read the complete descriptions. and 5 yrs. related exper. in a govt. purchas- used to meet the min. qualifications. To
ing environment. Must have exper. in apply, submit on-line application to http://
preparing/processing complex govt. RFPs bit.ly/bavnWL. Open until filled. EOE.
procurement manager, and Information for Bids. Prefer govt.
hampton contracting exper. with construction and Director of parks and
construction-related commodities. CPPB recreation, Virginia Beach
SALARY: $60,419-$96,512 (+) benefits.
Manage and perform supervisory, admin- req’d or must be achieved within 1 yr. For SALARY: $87,943-$146,914 (+) benefits.
istrative and procurement functions for more detailed information and to apply, Oversees administration of an integrated
city depts. and schools. Plan, organize and visit www.hampton.gov/hire. EOE. and diverse citywide municipal system of
direct all phases of the centralized procure- parks and recreation facilities, programs
ment operation to include the acquisition management Analyst ii and services. Reqs. any comb. of educ.
of all supplies, materials, equipment, con- (Sustainability office), (above H.S.) and/or exper. equiv. to 12 yrs.
tractual services and professional services. richmond in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills
Reqs. relevant bachelor’s degree. CPPO SALARY: $51,170-$84,051 DOQ/DOE Continued on page 6
from National Institute of Governmental (+) benefits. Provide business consulting
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poSitioNS Certification within 12 mos. To download
at County Administrator’s Office, Atten-
tion: Robert E. Claytor, 150 S. Main St., req’d application, visit www.jccegov.com.
and abilities with min. 5 yrs. exper. in an Lexington, VA 24450. Deadline: Sept. 9. Full job description at http://bit.ly/ncgJvJ.
administrative capacity; certification as EOE. Job #446. Open until filled. EOE.
a CPRP or CPRE by the National Recre-
ation and Park Association or ability to police officer, middleburg city Arborist, Virginia Beach
obtain within 1 yr. Prefer relevant master’s
degree and 5 yrs. exper. at the administra- SALARY: $44,500-$49,500 start range SALARY: $51,756-$77,635 (+) benefits.
tor/executive level; record of visionary en- DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Provides full Deadline extended. Previous applicants need not
trepreneurial leadership and commitment range of law enforcement services. Reqs. re-apply. Reqs. any comb. of educ. (above
to a community. Apply at www.vbgov. H.S. diploma or GED plus min. 2 yrs. H.S.) and/or exper. equiv. to 7 yrs. in fields
com/careers. Send questions or requests uniformed police work. Current Law En- utilizing the req’d knowledge, skills, and
for info to mkopin@vbgov.com or sgold- forcement Certification req’d. Send resume abilities associated with forestry, urban
smi@vbgov.com. Applications accepted and letter of interest to: Chief William F. forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or
via online application system (WAVE) Klugh, Middleburg Police Department, natural resource mngmnt. and some super-
only. Paper, e-mail and faxed resumes/ap- P.O. Box 187, Middleburg, VA 20118, or visory exper.; ISA designation as Certified
plications not accepted. Direct questions bklugh@townofmiddleburg.org. Call 540- Arborist req’d or must achieve within 1 yr.
or comments pertaining to the WAVE 687-6636 for more info. Open until filled. Prefer: relevant bachelor’s degree; Urban
to: Penny Hodges at 757-385-4157. Job # EOE. forestry services contract administration
4143. Deadline: Sept. 15. EOE exper.; landscape design, installation, and
planner i, town of herndon maintenance exper.; Va. Commercial Pes-
Accountant i/ii (finance ticide Applicator certification in Category
SALARY: $48,801-plus DOQ/DOE (+)
3A, 3B (turf and ornamental); skill in use
Department), Virginia Beach benefits. Responsible in the Department of
of mapping and urban forest inventory
SALARY: $40,432-$66,944 DOQ (+) Community Development for: compilation
management software. Visit www.vbgov.
benefits. Conduct and coordinate complex of demographics (to include U.S. Census
com/careers for detailed job information
research, analysis, development and sum- support), annual pipeline data report,
and to apply on-line. No faxes, e-mails,
marization of financial information for housing statistics and the annual com-
or paper applications accepted. Deadline:
audit purposes and financial reporting; as- mercial space inventory; compilation and
Aug. 28. EOE.
sist in preparation of the CAFR, State Cost coordination of town’s yearly CIP; analysis
Report, monthly financial statements and of planning applications for conformity
with Chesapeake Bay stormwater regs and Wastewater treatment plant
Indirect Cost report; assist management in chief operator, colonial Beach
interpretation and applicability of account- comprehensive plan policies; processing of
ing principles and auditing standards; work comprehensive plan reviews (VA Code Sec. SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Per-
with statistical tables, federally-mandated 2232 reviews) and assisting with compre- forms lead supervisory work overseeing the
annual financial and compliance audits hensive plan updates. Reqs. master’s de- operation and maintenance of all equip-
involving internal and independent audi- gree in planning or landscape architecture ment and process control in the waste-
tors. Visit www.vbgov.com/careers for with min. 2 yrs. of professional planning water treatment facility. Reqs. extensive
more detailed job info, min. reqs., and to exper. or bachelor’s degree in planning knowledge of OSHA compliance; valid
apply on-line. No faxes, e-mails, or paper with min. 5 yrs. of related professional Va. Class II Wastewater Operators License
applications accepted. Job # 4064. Dead- planning exper. Town application req’d. and ability to obtain a Class I within 1 yr;
line: Aug. 22. EOE. Call 703-481-1185, e-ail jobs@herndon-va. valid Va. driver’s license. Open until filled.
gov or visit www.herndon-va.gov. Dead- EOE.
fiscal Services Director, line: Aug. 31. EOE.
rockbridge county Budget team leader, roanoke
emS educator (fire Dept.), Salary range: $49,944-$79,911 (+) benefits.
SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Serves James city county
as chief financial officer. Ensures the Manage HUD Community Resources, a
financial integrity of county operations SALARY: $42,811 or higher DOQ (+) division of the Department of Planning,
by establishing and maintaining sound benefits. Teach and coordinate Emergency Building and Development. Carry out
financial practices and procedures. Plans Medical Services (EMS) education pro- the administration of the CDBG, HOME
and coordinates all aspects of county grams. Primary duties: creating and pre- and ESG funds received by city, including
financial management and administration. senting lesson plans and tests that develop duties specific to those funds and other
Oversees county budget process. Prefer and enhance critical thinking and ensure departmental functions. Ideal candidate
5-7 yrs. of progressive managerial financial skill competencies of students; organizing, will hold relevant bachelor’s degree; 5
and accounting exper. in a govt. setting, building and directing EMS clinical and yrs. related exper. and/or training in
including min. 3 yrs. as a senior/executive internship education components. Reqs. bdgt. development and analysis and 2 yrs.
manager in a govt. setting. Reqs. com- associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred) supervisory exper.; or equiv. comb. of educ.
prehensive knowledge of govt. accounting in health or instruction related field; and exper. To view full job description and
standards (GASB) and municipal finance. extensive field exper. in EMS; Va. State apply, visit: www.roanokeva.gov. Open
Reqs. relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic until filled. EOE.
preferred). CGFM or CPA a plus. Obtain Certification; American Heart Association
application at Rockbridge County Admin- certification as Basic Life Support Pro-
Continued on page 7
istrator’s Office or www.co.rockbridge. vider, ACLS Provider/Instructor, PALS
va.us. Applications and resume accepted Provider/Instructor, PHTLS Provider/
Instructor; must obtain Va. EMS Educator
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energy conservation and greenhouse gas making; employee involvement, training
Director of mental health, reductions; developing and analyzing bud- and professional development. Certi-
gets and funding streams. Reqs. bachelor’s fications: Md. Police and Correctional
Substance Abuse &
degree in public or business admin., envi- Training Commission (MPCTC) certifica-
Developmental Services,
ronmental policy, environmental science, tion. Apply: Bowie Police Department,
loudoun county or energy mngmnt., and some exper. in Attn: Human Resources, 15901 Excalibur
SALARY: Up to $150,000 DOQ. Oversee program mngmnt, especially in environ- Road, Bowie, MD 20716. Must complete
the Department of Mental Health, Sub- mental or sustainability areas; or, any city application at www.cityof bowie.org.
stance Abuse and Developmental Services equiv. comb. of educ. and exper. Master’s Deadline: Aug. 24. EOE.
with appx. 350 employees and a $31.3 degree in related field or CEM or LEED
million bdgt. Reqs. exper. working for a certification a plus. Visit www.jccegov.com town clerk, colonial Beach
medium-to-large govt. organization; abil- to download req’d county employment
SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Over-
ity to provide professional guidance with application. Full job description at: http://
sees day-to-day operations of the Town
innovative alternatives regarding services bit.ly/q20w8J. Job #245. Open until filled.
Hall and coordinates other activities under
within the community to the Community EOE
direction of the town manager. Prepares
Services Board, Board of Supervisors and
materials for town council meetings; main-
staff of the department. Reqs. knowledge Network Support Specialist, tains and preserves all permanent council
of Code of Va. as it relates to mental health fredericksburg and town records; posts information to
services and state’s best practices for the
SALARY: $43,900-$61,460 start range (+) town’s website. Prepares, coordinates and
industry. Reqs. any comb. of educ. and
benefits. Under supervision of the chief publishes multi-media promotional market-
exper. equiv. to master’s degree directly
information officer, designs, administers, ing pieces, including press releases. Reqs.
related to the disability areas of mental
maintains, supports and optimizes city’s relevant bachelor’s degree from accredited
health, developmental services and/or
LAN/WAN systems, servers and firewalls; college or equivalent applicable work
substance abuse with min. 10 yrs. directly
ensures the stability, security and integrity exper. Must have achieved municipal clerk
related exper. Submit application at www.
of systems, as well as wireless network certification or be able to work toward it
loudoun.gov. Job #12-E330-020. First re-
services. Full job description at http://bit. expeditiously. Submit town application,
view of applicants week of Aug. 29. EOE.
ly/pOblK9. Submit city applications and cover letter and resume, including salary
resumes by Aug. 26. More information at history and at least 3 professional refer-
environmental planner,
http://bit.ly/cSIJVY. Open until filled. ences to: Val Foulds, Town Manager, 18 N.
hampton Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443 or
SALARY: $38,059-$61,803 (+) benefits. human resources manager, to vfoulds@colonialbeachva.net. Dead-
Conduct detailed review and analysis of fluvanna county line: Aug. 29. EOE.
development project plans and site develop-
SALARY: $43,000-$48,000 DOQ (+) ben-
ment permit applications to ensure city- county Administrator, Amherst
efits. Provide full-service HR support to
wide compliance with municipal codes and
appx. 200 employees as member of county SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (pop.
standards that are intended to preserve,
executive team. Responsibilities: benefits, 32,353; $35 million (appx.) general fund
protect or enhance natural resources. Co-
compensation, employee relations, perfor- bdgt.; 59 FTEs report to county adminis-
ordinates and administers all activities of
mance management, staffing, compliance trator) A substantial population base is in
the Hampton Wetlands Board. Reqs. rel-
and HRIS. Reqs. excellent understanding a suburban and urban area next to Lynch-
evant bachelor’s degree and some exper. in
of HR best practices; bachelor’s degree burg. Five-member Board of Supervisors
a technical- or research-oriented customer
(master’s preferred and/or HR certifica- enjoys excellent working relationship
service area, preferably in public sector.
tion) with min. 5 yrs. multifunctional with the school system and constitutional
Prefer some exper. equiv. to city plan-
HR generalist exper. County application officers. Must be team-oriented problem
ner level in a municipal, state, or federal
req’d and is available at www.co.fluvanna. solver with solid leadership traits; strong
agency or related area; educational train-
va.us. Submit resume, application, cover skill sets in finance, economic develop-
ing and/or exper. in environmental sci-
letter stating salary expectations via mail ment, community development and organi-
ences, wetland delineation and Chesapeake
to: Barbara Wall-Magee, Fluvanna County zational management, including a com-
Bay Act enforcement and administration.
Human Resources, P.O. Box 540, Palmyra, mitment to staff development. Reqs. min.
More info and apply at www.hampton.
VA 22963. Open until filled. EOE. of relevant bachelor’s degree and 5 yrs. of
gov/hire. Open until filled. EOE.
Va. local govt. mngmnt. exper. Residency
Deputy chief of police, req’d within a negotiated time. Send cover
environmental coordinator, letter with salary history, professional
Bowie, md.
James city county references and resume to: Steve Crosby, In-
SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. (Pop.
SALARY: $42,811-plus DOQ/DOE (+) terim County Administrator, P.O. Box 390,
54,727) Oversees patrol operations; over-
benefits. Primary duties include: devel- Amherst, Va. 24521 or e-mail to rscrosby@
sees investigations, professional standards
oping, implementing and administering countyofamherst.com. Deadline: Sept.12.
and customer and staff relations. Reqs.
a comprehensive energy conservation EOE.
relevant bachelor’s degree and 5 yrs. com-
and green house gas reduction program Continued on page 8
mand level supervisory exper.; valid Md.
for county operations that tracks usage,
driver’s license and good driving record;
maximizes cost efficiencies, and optimizes
First Aid and CPR certificate. Prefer
environmental performance; working with
street exper. in a high-performance police
neighboring localities, organizations and
agency; record of consistency in decision
citizen groups to promote communitywide
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poSitioNS related to inspections for the division. Su- telecommunications System
pervises and performs inspections related coordinator, Virginia Beach
chief financial officer, to the city’s Rental Housing Inspection
SALARY: $73,000-$87,000 start range (+)
Buena Vista Program and Spot Blight Abatement.
benefits. Deadline: Aug. 22.
SALARY: Negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) Reqs: H.S. diploma or GED and 2-3 yrs.
benefits. (Pop. 6,600) Responsible for progressively responsible related exper., in-
cluding supervisory exper.; valid state driv-
instrumentation technician /
providing leadership, financial and admin- Water resources manager (2
istrative direction, as well as leading and er’s license; must possess or have the ability
to obtain and maintain CMCO and CZO positions), rivanna Water &
coordinating all financial activities, to in- Sewer Authority
clude long-range strategic fiscal planning. within 18 mos.; and Spanish bilingual abil-
Provides oversight of all Finance Depart- ity (preferred). Apply: Human Resources, SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
ment operations, including accounting, 9027 Center St., Room 302, Manassas,
budget, retirement, payroll, purchasing, VA 20110. E-mail: hr@ci.manassas.va.us; finance Director, martinsville
financial reporting and debt management. FAX: 703-257-5827; www.manassascity.
SALARY: $78,517-$88,311 DOQ/DOE (+)
Serves as primary adviser to city manager org/jobs. Open until filled. EOE.
benefits. Deadline: Sept. 9.
on financial matters and in the develop-
ment of the $11 million annual bdgt. police officer, Saltville
economic and policy
Reqs. relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s SALARY: $23,000-$25,000 start range (+) Analyst (office of Budget &
preferred) and 2 yrs. managerial account- benefits. FT position to join an evolving, management), Norfolk
ing exper. in govt. setting or any equiv. professional department. Reqs. current
comb. of training and exper. that provides DCJS law enforcement certification or SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Open
the req’d knowledge, skills and abilities. lateral equivalent. Must be min. 21 years until filled.
Submit resume to: City Manager’s Office, old, a H.S. graduate or GED (some college
City of Buena Vista, 2039 Sycamore Ave., preferred), be of unblemished character Director – Blue ridge
Buena Vista, VA 224416. Open until filled. and record, and committed to the highest crossroads Small Business
EOE. level of professionalism and excellence. Development center, Galax
Application and personal history question- SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Open
energy plans examiner, naire may be obtained from Saltville Town until filled.
Arlington county Hall (276-496-4321), and should be submit-
SALARY: $47,049-$77,812 DOQ/DOE (+) ted with a resume to Chief Rob Hall, P.O. Water Quality manager,
benefits. Review construction documents Box 730, Saltville, Va. 24370. Open until lynchburg
to ensure that the building construction filled. EOE.
SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Open
and its related systems are designed and until filled.
comply with energy conservation stan-
dards as adopted by the state of Va. as
other positions
executive Director, central
part of the Va. Uniform Statewide Build- NOTICE: The following positions also are
listed on VML’s Web site at www.vml.org. Dispatch center (rockbridge
ing Code. Reqs. associate’s degree or
regional communications
completion of a 60 semester hour technical
school related program plus 3 yrs. exper. in Utility instrument & controls center)
mechanical systems engineering, electrical technician (Department of SALARY: $49,255-$60,300 DOQ/DOE (+)
systems engineering or architecture related public Utilities), hanover benefits. Deadline: Sept. 1.
to buildings and facilities. Prefer BS in en- county
gineering and LEED certification / exper. economic Development
SALARY: $36,686-$49,520 hiring range (+)
Certification as a commercial energy plans
benefits. Open until filled. coordinator, poquoson
examiner req’d within 12 mos. Online SALARY: $39,313 to start (+) benefits.
application req’d. Full job announcement Open until filled.
communications officer /
and link to application at www.arlington-
va.us/pers (click on Apply for a Job.) Ques- program manager, Virginia’s
region 2000 economic System Support technician,
tions? Call 703/228-3500 and press 5. Job
Development council Winchester
5318-12A-PHD-GW. Deadline: Aug. 25.
EOE. SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Open SALARY: $16.32/hour (+) benefits. Open
until filled. until filled.
Senior property code inspector
(community Development), chief technology officer, city controller, richmond
manassas falls church SALARY: $68,696-$123,971 (DOQ/DOE
SALARY: $45,718-$76,336 (+) benefits. SALARY: $71,920-plus DOQ/DOE (+) (+) benefits. Open until filled.
Supervises and performs property inspec- benefits. Open until filled.
tions and enforces property maintenance Accounting manager, manassas
provisions of the building code, zoning finance Director, petersburg SALARY: $67,954-$113,506 DOQ/DOE
ordinance and city code related to the con- SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Dead- (+) benefits. Open until filled.
dition of buildings and sites. Writes and line: Sept. 9.
maintains standard operating procedures
Continued on page 9
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poSitioNS
information technology DEADLINE: The deadline for placing a job
Senior Administrative Assistant Directory, montgomery county advertisement in the next issue of Update is Fri-
(public Works), falls church day, Aug. 26. Submit ads via e-mail to David
SALARY: $79,810-$95,772 (+) benefits.
Parsons at dparsons@vml.org. VML publishes
SALARY: $40,602-plus DOQ/DOE (+) Open until filled.
job advertisements at no cost to its local govern-
benefits. Open until filled. ment members. Non-members are charged a
police officer, Saltville flat rate of $25 per ad per issue, which includes
Utility maintenance SALARY: $23,000-$25,000 start range (+) posting on VML’s Web site and publication in
Superintendent, hanover benefits. Open until filled. Virginia Town & City (deadlines permitting).
county VML edits position descriptions in printed publi-
SALARY: $51,843-$69,979 (mid-point) hir- Director of parks and cations because of space limitations.
ing range (+) benefits. Open until filled. recreation, martinsville
SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Dead-
Director of finance & line: Aug. 31.
technology, Surry county
SALARY: $65,175-$86,357 (+) benefits.
Open until filled.
cAleNDAr
Nlc congress of cities,
phoenix, Nov. 8-12
Virginia recreation and park
Society Annual conference, Annual National League of Cities event
More information at www.nlc.org
Norfolk, Sept. 17-20
Save the date. More information at www. VAco Annual conference,
vrps.com. Bath county, Nov. 6-8
icmA Annual conference, More information at www.vaco.org
milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vml Annual conference,
Sept. 18-21 henrico county, oct. 2-4
More information at www.icma.org. More information at www.vml.org or
contact Joni Terry (registration informa-
tion) at jterry@vml.org / 804-523-8529 or
Kimberly Pollard (vendors) at kpollard@
vml.org or 804-523-8528.
local Government Attorneys
of Virginia fall conference,
henrico county, oct. 20-22
Location: Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa /
Short Pump, Henrico County
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Update
August 19, 2011 VML Update
The newsletter of the
Virginia Municipal League
P.O. Box 12164 • Richmond, VA 23241
LocaL Governments
WorkinG toGether since 1905
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Update is published
biweekly by the
Virginia Municipal League
P.O. Box 12164
Richmond, VA 23241
(804) 649-8471
Fax: (804) 343-3758
E-mail: e-mail@vml.org
www.vml.org
Executive Director
R. Michael Amyx
Editor
David Parsons
A VML-sponsored service Associate Editor
Manuel Timbreza
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