Friday, May 30, 2014

***Important Public Announcement***

Effective 5/30/2014
Wares Wharf Beach is CLOSED to the public.

New Pool Rules for the 2014 Season

New rules will be going into effect at the Marsh Street Pool for the 2014 season.
Click HERE for a copy of the new rules.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Job Posting: Director of Parks and Recreation - Full Time

Currently Reviewing Applicants
Essex County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation. 
Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning and directing all recreation and parks activities for the County. The position directs all programs and events; develops short and long-term plans, goals and objectives; supervises program implementation; studies the community and establishes and implements strategic plans for departmental response to existing and forecasted needs.
For complete details about the position of Director of Parks and Recreation visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331. 
Internal applicants apply May 20 – May 27, 2014.  Open to all applicants May 28 – June 20, 2014.  Open until filled. EOE.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Job Posting - Director of Economic Development - Full Time

Essex County and the Essex County Economic Development Authority are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Economic Development.  Salary: up to $75,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing programs to promote the growth and development of the economic base within Essex County and the Town of Tappahannock, which includes (but is not limited to):  retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment and attraction of new businesses, identifying and/or providing resources for new or existing businesses (including funding, training, technical, regulatory and grant application assistance, etc.), forming or strengthening partnerships with elected officials, local organizations, community and other groups.
For complete details about the position of Director of Economic Development visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331.
Open until filled. EOE.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

VDOT and Essex County Six Year Plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Board of Supervisors of Essex County held a joint Public Hearing on May 13, 2014, in regards to the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2020 in Essex County and on the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/15. Click HERE to review the proposed Plan and Budget.