Henrico County to host Jan. 16 job fair
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Henrico County will hold a job fair Tuesday, Jan. 16 to launch its “Build Your Career, Better Your Community” hiring campaign, which highlights the county’s benefits package and the advantages of careers in public service.
The fair, which is free and open to all job-seekers, will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the administrative office of the Division of Recreation & Parks, 6800 Staples Mill Road. Henrico is looking to fill dozens of vacant positions, which are posted at henrico.us/services/jobs.
Among others, the following departments and agencies will have representatives at the job fair: the Division of Fire, Police Division, Sheriff’s Office, James River Juvenile Detention Center, Division of Recreation & Parks, Office of Elections & Voter Registration, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Emergency Management & Workplace Safety, Henrico County Public Library, Department of Emergency Communications, Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services, Department of Social Services, Internal Audit and Capital Region Workforce Partnership.
“Henrico County is an outstanding, fulfilling place to work because we are committed to attracting and retaining not only the best employees but those who thrive on public service,” said Yvette George, director of the Henrico Department of Human Resources. “Our salaries are competitive and have been enhanced significantly in recent years. We also provide opportunities for professional growth as well as health insurance and other optional benefits that many employers do not offer, such as paid parental leave and our program to help eligible employees with the costs of buying their first home.”
The “Build Your Career, Better Your Community” campaign highlights additional elements (beyond pay) that county officials believe make Henrico a desirable spot for job-seekers, including leave benefits, professional development opportunities, medical and voluntary benefits, retirement benefits and fitness and well-being services.
