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

Are you someone who enjoys being outdoors and takes pride in keeping community spaces clean and welcoming? Do you value teamwork, dependability, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps families and neighbors enjoy safe, beautiful parks? The City of Elkins is seeking a reliable and community-minded Parks Service Assistant to join our Parks and Recreation Department. This part-time…
Are you looking for a summer job that gets you outdoors? Enjoy being part of making your community shine? A seasonal, full-time position with Elkins Parks and Rec may be the perfect fit for you! The Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position. The Elkins Parks and Recreaction Commission (EPRC) provides year-round recreation opportunities with programs and facilities on…
Water Technician I, II, or III Elkins Water Division – City of Elkins, West Virginia Location: 192 High Street Extension, Elkins, WV 26241 Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Hourly Hours: Generally scheduled 40 hours per week; subject to approved overtime and emergency call-out Reports To: Water Technician Crew Leader Build a Career Protecting One of Elkins’ Most Essential Public…
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…