Employment

Employment Opportunities:

Human Resources Administrator

The Town of Wise has an opening for a Human Resources Administrator.  This is an exempt, full-time salaried position in the department of the Town Treasurer. General Responsibilities include: ensuring employment law compliance, employee benefit administration, advertising of open positions, onboarding of new employees, health insurance enrollment for employees, personnel changes, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation administration, maintaining employee records.  Knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources in accordance with federal, state and local laws, knowledge of workers’ compensation programs and medical/insurance terminology, among other knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Minimum education requirement – Associates Degree in related field with minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources or related field.  Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources, Business Administration or Human Resources related field with minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources or related field. Must possess a valid driver’s license. This position is a Town of Wise Pay Grade 9 ($57,969.60 -$73465.60).  Please submit a Town of Wise application for employment along with resume to: Sarina Collins, Town Treasurer, Town of Wise, P. O. Box 1100, Wise, VA 24293.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Town of Wise offers the right to free language assistance for persons conducting business with the Town of Wise. The Town of Wise provides reasonable accommodations for persons who require special assistance to participate in public involvement opportunities. Persons requesting auxiliary aids to accommodate a disability to attend the public hearing should direct their request to the Town Manager’s office or by phoning 328-6013 (Voice & TDD) at least one week prior to the hearing date.  The Town of Wise is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Police Officer The Town of Wise

The Town of Wise Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications set forth by the Code of Virginia §15.2-1705, by the policies of the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and all other standards and policies of the Town of Wise and the Wise Police Department. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and be able to pass a written test, a physical agility test, and a very thorough background investigation. Applicants must hold a high school diploma, or equivalent, and possess a valid driver’s license. Other screenings and assessments will include, but are not limited to, a medical exam, a psychological evaluation, and an oral interview panel. The physical agility test may be waived for currently certified police officers. Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Interested persons may obtain an official application, or additional information, from the Wise Police Department at 501 W. Main Street, Wise, VA, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or online at www.townofwise.net. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Wise offers the right to free language assistance for persons conducting business with the Town of Wise. The Town of Wise provides reasonable accommodations for persons who require special assistance to participate in involvement opportunities. Persons requesting auxiliary aids to accommodate a disability should direct their request to the Town Manager’s office or by phoning 276-328-6013 (Voice & TDD). Authorized by Kevin D. Yates, Chief of Police. The Town of Wise is an equal opportunity provider