Frequently Asked Questions

For detailed information about applying for a job in Colonial Heights, see the Job Opportunities page.

View our Job Opportunities page, contact the Human Resources Department at (804) 524-8749, or visit the department at City Hall, 201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Job opportunity announcements are also posted in a variety of sources including local and regional newspapers advertisements, departmental postings, and the local Virginia Employment Commission.

The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) administers a variety of programs, including temporary income, for workers who have become unemployed. For more information, please visit the VEC website or contact the local Tri-Cities office at (804) 541-6548. The Tri-Cities office is located at 5240 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, Virginia 23860.

Yes. However, the City complies with federal and state regulations regarding the type of work and work hours allowed for minors aged 14-17. For more information about youth employment regulations, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor website or call 1-866-4US-Wage.

In Virginia, a work permit is required for minors aged 14-15 prior to beginning work. Work permits can be obtained from most public middle schools and high schools, and some private schools. For more information, please visit the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry website or contact (804) 371-2327.

All applications received are acknowledged with a postcard, a first class letter, or an email. If you are selected to participate in an interview or testing process, you will be contacted by the hiring department at a later date to make the necessary arrangements. All candidates will be notified of their status at the end of the selection process, which may take up to 4 weeks after the recruitment period ends.

Applications are forwarded to the hiring department for screening. Applicants selected for an interview are contacted directly by the department. Those who are no longer under consideration will be notified by postcard, first class letter, or email from the Human Resources Department.