About Employment at the City of Elkins
The City is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status, and fills positions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job to be filled. For more information about this and other city hiring and personnel policies, you may download the City of Elkins Personnel Manual on this page.
You may download the city’s organizational chart here.
The city does not keep employment applications on file. You must submit a new application for each desired position.
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Career Opportunities
Job Summary – Water Technician I, II, or III (Water Department) Organization: City of Elkins, West Virginia Location: 192 High Street Extension, Elkins, WV 26241 Job Code: Ref: SOC: 47-2152.00* (also 47-2151.00 and 51-8031.00) Status: Non-exempt, hourly - Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week, with possible overtime/callouts Salary: $14.50 to $16.50 per hour Reports To: Water…
Job Summary – Water Technician I, II, or III (Water Department) Organization: City of Elkins, West Virginia Location: 192 High Street Extension, Elkins, WV 26241 Job Code: Ref: SOC: 47-2152.00* (also 47-2151.00 and 51-8031.00) Status: Non-exempt, hourly - Part Time Hours: Less than 40 hours per week Salary: $14.50 to $16.50 per hour Reports To: Water Department Supervisor Prepared by:…
The Elkins Wastewater Apprenticeship program provides hands-on, on-the-job training to become a qualified wastewater treatment plant operator, focusing on tasks like monitoring equipment, collecting samples, adjusting chemical treatments, maintaining machinery, and recording operational data. The program combines supervised practical experience with formal instruction to develop the necessary…
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Phil Gainer Community Center manager, supports programming and operation of the facility. Under the supervision of the EPRC director, assists with grounds maintenance tasks in the parks. This position reports to the Phil Gainer Community Center manager. Position Type: Full-time, year-round Schedule: 9:00 am-5:00 pm M-F during the school year…
JOIN THE CITY OF ELKINS POLICE DEPARTMENT Testing Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 (Physical Fitness Test, Written Test, and Interviews) The City of Elkins Police Department is actively recruiting new officers to help fulfill its mission of providing public safety and maintaining order—while upholding the U.S. Constitution and the West Virginia Constitution. We are committed to the principles…