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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended protects applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin. Religious discrimination includes failing to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices where the accommodation does not impose undue hardship. and the West Virginia human rights commission. Jefferson County also protects those with disabilities, employees age 40 years or older from discrimination, sexual discrimination and genetic discrimination.

All of these federal laws prohibit covered entities such as Jefferson County from retaliating against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in discrimination, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.

If you feel there is an issue with discrimination, please see Jefferson County Policies and Procedures on the County's website to complete an Issue Resolution Form. Please completed and submit to your Elected Official or the County Administrator.

There are strict time limits for filing charges of employment discrimination. To preserve the ability of EEOC to act on your behalf and to protect your right to file a private lawsuit, should you ultimately need to, you should contact EEOC promptly when discrimination is suspected. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) contact information is: 1-800-669-6820 or 1-800-669-6820 (EEOC TTY number for individuals with hearing impairments). EEOC field office information is available at www.eeoc.gov or in most telephone directors in the U.S. Government or Federal Government section. Additional information about EEOC, including information about charge filing is available at www.eeoc.gov and through the West Virginia Human Rights Commission.

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Director - Department of Emergency Communications

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$95,181-$152,318
Posted Date:08/06/2025
Deadline to Apply:09/12/2025 4:59 PM

The Jefferson County Commission is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Communications.This is a full-time, Grade 9, 80-hour, FLSA exempt, in-person position. Please view full job description here .

Grade 9 Salary Range

Base: $95,181; Max: $152,318*

*Please note that salary rage represents the earning potential for this postion across the lifespan of employment and is determined upon education and experience. The maximum salary advertised, though possible, is not probable.

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Meaningful Work: Serve your community and contribute to projects that make a difference.
Career Growth: We invest in your success with training and development opportunities.
Extensive Benefits Package: We offer health/prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, as well as enrollment in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement System or West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.
Education Assistance: Take advantage of tuition reduction programs with Shepherd University and American Public University.
Diverse Opportunities: Whether you're skilled in administration, planning and development, or public safety, we have a place for you!

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Excellent employee benefits package includes enrollment in the West Virginia Emergency Medical Services Retirement System (WVEMSRS) plan; health/prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance plans; reduced tuition rates with local partner schools; paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and thirteen to fifteen paid holidays per year.

Qualified Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail with the subject line, "Emergency Communications Director," addressed to Jessica James,Chief Human Resource Officer at jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org or via US mail at:

Jefferson County Commission
Attn: Jessica James, CHRO
PO BOX 250
Charles Town, WV, 25414

Application deadline:Friday, September 12, 2025 by 5:00pm

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