Scott County, Virginia - Latest Information

Open Employment Position: Solid Waste Center Attendant
Samsung Recalls Jitterbug Phone
Draft Zoning Ordinance
Rabies Vaccine Distribution
Zoning FAQ's
Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist
Open Appointments
Board Meeting Minutes Summary
Next Board Meeting

Open Employment Position: Solid Waste Center Attendant

Clinchport, Daniel Boone, and Fairview Solid Waste Centers – Part-time, $7.25/hour, up to 32 hours per week. Requirements: Ability to lift 25 pounds, as well as demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, work in a team environment, and greet the public in a courteous and helpful manner. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Verifying County residency of those using the facility, maintaining the Solid Waste Center in an orderly and clean manner, maintaining the refuse containers by painting as needed, and keeping the surrounding grounds manicured by weed-eating or mowing the grass. Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and drug screen required. To apply, submit a Scott County application no later than Friday, July 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. to Bill Gilmer, Public Works Director, County of Scott, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251. To obtain an application, please call 276-386-6521, or access the form at the County’s web site at: www.scottcountyva.com. An EEO employer.

Samsung Recalls Jitterbug Phone

From the National Emergency Number Association: "Samsung is voluntarily recalling thousands of "Jitterbug" cell phones because they may fail to connect to emergency 911 service when out of range, according to federal regulators." Read full article Link opens in a new broswer window

More information is available at the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Draft Zoning Ordinance

Scott County draft zoning ordinance: Download (520KB)

Rabies Vaccine Distribution

Information from the USDA's Wildlife Services: Download (227KB)

Zoning FAQ's

For approximately four years, the Planning Commission has been working on drafting a zoning ordinance for consideration by the Scott County Board of Supervisors. The Commission has now completed the task and is prepared to proceed with presenting the finished product to the Board of Supervisors. The following document contains information regarding this zoning ordinance: Adobe Reader | Microsoft Word

Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist

Scott County E-911 is recruiting part-time positions as Emergency Communication Specialist. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of the geographic area of Scott County, computer data entry, communications equipment operation, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs. Candidate must have the ability to multitask, type at a reasonable rate of speed, speak distinctly and operate a motor vehicle.

Candidates must be able to obtain certification as a DCJS Dispatcher within one year of employment. Must be able to pass a multitasking test, background investigation, and submit to drug screening post-offer/pre-employment. Position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D; valid driver's license.

Applications are available at and must be submitted with completed resume to Scott County 9-1-1, 239 Nena ST, PO Box 395, Gate City, VA 24251 (276)-386-7220.
EEO/AA

Open Appointments

The Scott County Board of Supervisors is taking applications from citizens interested in serving on:

Tourism Development Committee
3 year term (2 open)
Economic Development Authority
Unexpired term (1 open)
MERBI
4 year term (1 open)

Application forms may be obtained at:
County Administrator's Office, County Office Building
336 Water Street
Gate City, VA 24251

by calling (276) 386-6521 or downloaded here: Adobe Reader | Microsoft Word

Board Meeting Minutes Summary

The latest summary of the Board of Supervisors meeting can be found here.

Next Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday June 3, 2009 at 8:30 AM.


	Scott County Information
	Latest Information Open Employment Position: Solid Waste Center Attendant Samsung Recalls Jitterbug Phone Draft Zoning Ordinance Rabies Vaccine Distribution Zoning FAQ's Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist Open Appointments Board Meeting Minutes Summary Next Board Meeting Open Employment Position: Solid Waste Center Attendant Clinchport, Daniel Boone, and Fairview Solid Waste Centers – Part-time, $7.25/hour, up to 32 hours per week. Requirements: Ability to lift 25 pounds, as well as demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, work in a team environment, and greet the public in a courteous and helpful manner. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Verifying County residency of those using the facility, maintaining the Solid Waste Center in an orderly and clean manner, maintaining the refuse containers by painting as needed, and keeping the surrounding grounds manicured by weed-eating or mowing the grass. Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and drug screen required. To apply, submit a Scott County application no later than Friday, July 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. to Bill Gilmer, Public Works Director, County of Scott, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251. To obtain an application, please call 276-386-6521, or access the form at the County’s web site at: www.scottcountyva.com. An EEO employer. Samsung Recalls Jitterbug Phone From the National Emergency Number Association: "Samsung is voluntarily recalling thousands of "Jitterbug" cell phones because they may fail to connect to emergency 911 service when out of range, according to federal regulators." Read full article More information is available at the Consumer Product Safety Commission Draft Zoning Ordinance Scott County draft zoning ordinance: Download (520KB) Rabies Vaccine Distribution Information from the USDA's Wildlife Services: Download (227KB) Zoning FAQ's For approximately four years, the Planning Commission has been working on drafting a zoning ordinance for consideration by the Scott County Board of Supervisors. The Commission has now completed the task and is prepared to proceed with presenting the finished product to the Board of Supervisors. The following document contains information regarding this zoning ordinance: Adobe Reader \| Microsoft Word Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist Scott County E-911 is recruiting part-time positions as Emergency Communication Specialist. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of the geographic area of Scott County, computer data entry, communications equipment operation, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs. Candidate must have the ability to multitask, type at a reasonable rate of speed, speak distinctly and operate a motor vehicle. Candidates must be able to obtain certification as a DCJS Dispatcher within one year of employment. Must be able to pass a multitasking test, background investigation, and submit to drug screening post-offer/pre-employment. Position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D; valid driver's license. Applications are available at and must be submitted with completed resume to Scott County 9-1-1, 239 Nena ST, PO Box 395, Gate City, VA 24251 (276)-386-7220. EEO/AA Open Appointments The Scott County Board of Supervisors is taking applications from citizens interested in serving on: Tourism Development Committee 3 year term (2 open) Economic Development Authority Unexpired term (1 open) MERBI 4 year term (1 open) Application forms may be obtained at: County Administrator's Office, County Office Building 336 Water Street Gate City, VA 24251 by calling (276) 386-6521 or downloaded here: Adobe Reader \| Microsoft Word Board Meeting Minutes Summary The latest summary of the Board of Supervisors meeting can be found here. Next Board Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday June 3, 2009 at 8:30 AM.