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1. How do I apply for a job opportunity with the City of Colonial Heights?

For detailed information about applying for a job in Colonial Heights, see the Job Opportunities page.

2. How do I find out about job opportunities with the City?

View our Job Opportunities page, contact the Human Resources Department at (804) 524-8749, or visit the department at City Hall, 201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Job opportunity announcements are also posted in a variety of sources including local and regional newspapers advertisements, departmental postings, and the local Virginia Employment Commission.

3. How do I file for unemployment?

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) administers a variety of programs, including temporary income, for workers who have become unemployed. For more information, please visit the VEC website or contact the local Tri-Cities office at (804) 541-6548. The Tri-Cities office is located at 5240 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, Virginia 23860.

4. Does the City hire youth?

Yes. However, the City complies with federal and state regulations regarding the type of work and work hours allowed for minors aged 14-17. For more information about youth employment regulations, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor website or call 1-866-4US-Wage.

5. How do I obtain a work permit for a teenager?

In Virginia, a work permit is required for minors aged 14-15 prior to beginning work. Work permits can be obtained from most public middle schools and high schools, and some private schools. For more information, please visit the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry website or contact (804) 371-2327.

6. How do I find out about the status of my employment application?

All applications received are acknowledged with a postcard, a first class letter, or an email. If you are selected to participate in an interview or testing process, you will be contacted by the hiring department at a later date to make the necessary arrangements. All candidates will be notified of their status at the end of the selection process, which may take up to 4 weeks after the recruitment period ends.

7. What is the screening process for applications?

Applications are forwarded to the hiring department for screening. Applicants selected for an interview are contacted directly by the department. Those who are no longer under consideration will be notified by postcard, first class letter, or email from the Human Resources Department.