Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority. VPPSA is an equal opportunity employer.

There are several positions currently available, please scroll down to see all.

Please follow the directions for application for each position as noted. If an employment application is required, you may click here and complete the online application or click here to download and print the employment application. The application may be mailed to the address on the application, or faxed to 757-259-9855. Applications are also available at:

  • VPPSA Field Office & Maintenance Facility, 480 Clancie Road, Shacklefords, VA
  • VPPSA Administrative Office at 475 McLaws Circle, Suite 3B, Williamsburg, VA (757-259-9850)
  • Compost Facility at 145 Goodwin Neck Rd in Yorktown, VA (facility is behind York County offices)
  • Any VPPSA site

All positions are open until filled. VPPSA is a smoke free, drug free workplace. EOE

AT THE ADMIN OFFICE in WILLIAMSBURG

Part-time position with benefits including health insurance and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Accounting Technician – 30 hour per week, part-time position in a small office environment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility in the schedule.

The Accounting Technician is responsible for entering and verifying the daily accounting transactions for the Authority. Work involves maintaining official financial records and issuing financial reports; reviewing disbursement vouchers and issuing checks; issuing accounts receivable invoices for payment from customers and member communities.  The Accounting Technician reports to and receives general supervision from the Office Manager and assists the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and other office staff in miscellaneous projects.

This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and work with little or no supervision while meeting required deadlines. 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, business or related field. Experience in computerized accounting systems preferred. Must be able to operate computer, adding machine, telephone, fax and copy machines. Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Outlook proficiency a must. Must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets. Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide; and utilize decimals and percentages. The starting rate is $17.00 per hour.

Interested candidates should email their resume, with cover letter, to Karen Plumley at kplumley@vppsa.org. VPPSA is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. EOE.

AT THE COMPOST FACILITY in YORKTOWN

Full time positions with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Equipment Operator II – Operates equipment on site to perform composting activities. Performs and keeps track of maintenance on all equipment, both daily and monthly service. Interacts with the public. Cleans and repairs buildings and grounds as needed. Provides support to any Senior Equipment Operator. Graduation from high school and one year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Starting salary: $34,860 based on 40-hour week (when you add our amazing benefits, it brings the yearly salary equivalent to $49,670). Application required. Click here for full job description.


ON THE MIDDLE PENINSULA

Full time positions with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

ASSISTANT TRANSFER SYSTEM SUPERVISOR
The Assistant Transfer System Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Transfer System Supervisor in coordinating the daily operations of the transfer stations, convenience centers, and the hauling of solid waste and recyclables to regional disposal facilities and processing sites. Supervises attendants for the transfer stations and convenience centers and drivers along with the Transfer System Supervisor. Assists with special events and household chemical collections as needed. Reports to and receives supervision from the Transfer System Supervisor through regular discussions and consultations. This position is a “safety sensitive” position subject to VPPSA drug testing policies.

The Assistant Transfer System Supervisor position is a regular full-time salaried position.

Normal work hours are five (5) days per week, forty (40) hours per week. Additional work over 40 hours per week is expected. Will remain “on-call” for special circumstances at night, weekends, and on holidays. Will normally report to work on the Middle Peninsula.

Graduation from an accredited College or University with one (1) year of solid waste management and supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Salary range of $51,243 – $84,550.

Must possess a valid Virginia commercial driver’s license (Class B) with an air brake endorsement and a Medical Examiners Certification. Must have and maintain a good driving record.

Click here for full job description. Interested candidates should email their resume, with cover letter, to Jennifer Wheeler at jwheeler@vppsa.org.

ATTENDANTS
To assist residents with solid waste and recycling needs at Middle Peninsula sites. Attendants will also participate in Household Chemical events.

Positive attitude, good public relations skills, and willing and able to travel to locations in King William, King & Queen, Essex, Middlesex and Mathews counties. Requires high school graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. Attendants starting salary $13.90 per hour. Application required.

Employment Application

Administrative Office
475 McLaws Circle, Suite 3B
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
757-259-9850
Fax 757-259-9855

Field Office and Maintenance Facility
480 Clancie Road
Shacklefords, Virginia 23156
804-758-1900
Fax 804-758-4263

Compost Facility
145 Goodwin Neck Road
Yorktown, Virginia 23692
757-898-5012
Fax 757-898-0641