Frequently Asked Questions

You can view information about available jobs by viewing our Employment Opportunities.

Applicants can come to the Department of Human Resources to use computers (no printing or flash drive capabilities) at 3811 Corporate Road in Petersburg or visit the Petersburg Public library.

Contact the Human Resources Office: 804-733-2348, HR@petersburg-va.org

**Options may have changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic**

New job openings are released as needed.

Once a closing date has passed, no additional applications will be accepted.

You will be contacted by a department representative to schedule the date and time.

The job requirements such as education levels and years of experience are listed in each posting. 

In order for an applicant to be considered for employment, they should meet or exceed the general job requirements. 

You should include not only paid work experience, but all other experience which may apply to the job (i.e., volunteer experience, licenses, professional affiliation, classes you have taken, training you have received and any other special qualifications). 

Failure to include information requested could result in the rejection of your application. With accurate and complete information, we will determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Once an application has been submitted, you cannot go back and change any information for the position applied. 

However, if you need to update your contact information, you can do so by logging back into your account and clicking on the ‘Account Settings’ link under your username. 

The updates will appear in your profile.