City of Portsmouth, VA Jobs

36 open positions

36 current openings at City of Portsmouth, VA across 14 departments. Listed pay $16.14–$40.49/hr · $36k–$111k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Clinical Therapist I SDA

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Full-time regular $62,898.67 - $80,974.31 Annually

Under general supervision, this position provides professional clinical services to individuals and families through assessment and therapy, and crisis intervention.

Clinical ServicesMental Health ServicesCritical ThinkingJudgment/Decision Making
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Quality Assurance and Improvement Trainer

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Full-time regular $65,414.09 - $84,212.62 Annually

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing the department’s training program to include facilitation, assessing needs, developing curriculum, and ensuring program compliance with mandatory…

organizational developmentassessmenttrainingleadership development
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Peer Recovery Specialist SU

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Part-time regular $24.85 - $31.99 Hourly

Under limited supervision, this position provides support services to adults with substance abuse disorders. Reports to the Program Administrator.

recovery interventioncase managementcrisis preventionsubstance abuse issues
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Program Administrator Substance Use & Prevention

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Full-time regular $73,582.52 - $94,728.46 Annually

Under limited supervision, this position develops and maintains written objective, policies and procedures, organizational plans, and a quality assurance program for substance abuse counseling services, prevention and…

Program evaluationBudget preparation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Custodian PT

City of Portsmouth, VA · General Services · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Part-time $16.14 - $20.78 Hourly

Under direct supervision, this position performs a variety of custodial duties in the care and maintenance of city buildings and facilities.

broomsmopsbrushesvacuums
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Customer Service Specialist

City of Portsmouth, VA · Waste Management · Closes Oct 15

Portsmouth Full-time regular $40,858.25 - $52,599.98 Annually

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of routine clerical functions for the Public Works Department, to include Waste Management.

word processingspreadsheetsdata entryoffice equipment
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Zoning Administrator

City of Portsmouth, VA · Planning · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time $79,586.40 - $102,457.72 Annually

Under general supervision, the position implements, interprets and administers the city’s zoning ordinance and involves the investigation, interpretation, application, and enforcement of current Zoning Ordinances.

survey equipment and toolsphysical surveyslocal and State code bookslocal policy and procedure manuals
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Clinical Manager

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $79,586.40 - $102,457.71 Annually

Under general supervision, this position supervises and delegates assignments to clinical staff and ensures all policies, procedures, standards are maintained, and all treatment programs administered are in compliance.

SupervisionClinical servicesAdministrative managementBudget preparation
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Employment Services Worker

City of Portsmouth, VA · Social Services · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $53,765.84 - $69,216.92 Annually

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for coordinating comprehensive employment programs for clients of the Employment Service program.

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Administrative Coordinator I (PT)

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Part-time $23.89 - $30.76 Hourly

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical functions in support of departmental activities and social service programs.

word processingspreadsheetfile maintenance programscomputerized data entry
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Family Services Specilaist I (APS)

City of Portsmouth, VA · Social Services · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $53,765.84 - $69,216.92 Annually

Under general supervision, performs professional work in the protection, safety, placement and care of children, adults and families in need of services, resources, referrals and or treatment.

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Administrative Coordinator II

City of Portsmouth, VA · Information Technology · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $51,698.17 - $66,555.05 Annually

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of administrative, payroll, financial and technical duties in the support of management, staff and department programs or operations.

word processingdata entryspreadsheetspayroll
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Human Resource Assistant

City of Portsmouth, VA · Human Resource Management · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $51,698.17 - $66,555.05 Annually

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting professional human resources staff and providing administrative support in various human resources functional areas such as benefits, recruitment…

Report writingFiling and record systems
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Assistant Fiscal Administrator

City of Portsmouth, VA · Behavioral Healthcare Services · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $70,752.79 - $91,085.53 Annually

Under general supervision, this position assists with managing financial services activities, to include budgeting, accounting, accounts receivables and payable, property inventory, fee collection, reimbursement and…

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Manager of Community Planning

City of Portsmouth, VA · Planning · Closes Oct 16

Portsmouth Full-time regular $79,586.40 - $102,457.72 Annually

Under limited supervision, this position administers the city’s community development block grants (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership program.

Urban planning and designEngineering and physical designComputer-aided draftingGeographical Information Systems (GIS)
Last seen Oct 10, 2026
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Grounds Maintenance Worker

City of Portsmouth, VA · Public Works · Closes Oct 18

Portsmouth Part-time regular $17.46 - $22.48 Hourly

Under direct supervision, this position works as part of a crew responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled or unskilled work related to cleaning, grading, and maintaining Stormwater ditches and underground…

hand and power toolsladderslawnmowerssprayers
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Equipment Operator II

City of Portsmouth, VA · Public Works · Closes Oct 18

Portsmouth Full-time regular $51,698.17 - $66,555.00 Annually

Under general supervision, the position operates a variety of motorized and automotive equipment, and hand and power tools to maintain storm drain lines, pipes, ditches, catch basins and other drainage structures.

backhoeStreet Sweeperdump truckstractors
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Equipment Operator III

City of Portsmouth, VA · Public Works · Closes Oct 19

Portsmouth Full-time regular $53,765.84 - $69,216.92 Annually

Under general supervision, operates a variety of complex motorized equipment used in the maintenance of public streets, highways, and alleys.

operation of heavy motorized equipmentstreet or concrete repair workpreventive maintenance and safety checkstraffic management
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Mosquito Control Spray Technician

City of Portsmouth, VA · Public Works · Closes Oct 20

Portsmouth Full-time regular $44,191.71 - $56,891.39 Annually

Under general supervision, this position performs routine skilled work for mosquito control and abatement. Reports to Mosquito Control Crew Leader.

mosquito control practices and proceduresmotorized equipment and hand toolsindependent judgement and initiative
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Customer Service Specialist

City of Portsmouth, VA · Public Utilities · Closes Oct 21

Portsmouth Full-time regular $40,858.25 - $52,599.98 Annually

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of routine clerical functions such as opening and terminating accounts, collecting payments, and issuing work orders.

word processingspreadsheetsdata entryoffice equipment
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About City of Portsmouth, VA jobs

City of Portsmouth, VA has 36 open positions, mostly in Portsmouth. Openings include Customer Service Specialist, Clinical Therapist I ES and Clinical Therapist I SDA. The departments hiring most are Behavioral Healthcare Services, Public Works and Waste Management. Typical posted pay is $59k–$81k/yr or $26.28–$33.57/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Zoning AdministratorPortsmouth
$80k–$102k/yr
Clinical ManagerPortsmouth
$80k–$102k/yr
Manager of Community PlanningPortsmouth
$80k–$102k/yr
Program Administrator Substance Use & PreventionPortsmouth
$74k–$95k/yr
Assistant Fiscal AdministratorPortsmouth
$71k–$91k/yr
Quality Assurance and Improvement TrainerPortsmouth
$65k–$84k/yr
Clinical Therapist I SDAPortsmouth
$63k–$81k/yr
Employment Services WorkerPortsmouth
$54k–$69k/yr
Family Services Specilaist I (APS)Portsmouth
$54k–$69k/yr
Equipment Operator IIIPortsmouth
$54k–$69k/yr
Administrative Coordinator IIPortsmouth
$52k–$67k/yr
Human Resource AssistantPortsmouth
$52k–$67k/yr
Equipment Operator IIPortsmouth
$52k–$67k/yr
Peer Recovery Specialist SUPortsmouth
$24.85–$31.99/hr
Administrative Coordinator I (PT)Portsmouth
$23.89–$30.76/hr
Mosquito Control Spray TechnicianPortsmouth
$44k–$57k/yr
Customer Service SpecialistPortsmouth
$41k–$53k/yr
Customer Service SpecialistPortsmouth
$41k–$53k/yr
Grounds Maintenance WorkerPortsmouth
$17.46–$22.48/hr
Custodian PTPortsmouth
$16.14–$20.78/hr

Openings by department

Behavioral Healthcare Services
9
Public Works
5
Waste Management
2
Planning
2
Social Services
2
Public Utilities
2
City Assessor
2
Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services
2
Permits & Inspections
2
General Services
1

Top skills at City of Portsmouth, VA

How many open postings ask for each skill.

word processing
4 jobs
hand tools
3 jobs
spreadsheets
3 jobs
data entry
3 jobs
arithmetic
3 jobs
Clinical Services
2 jobs
case management
2 jobs
Budget preparation
2 jobs

Pay by role at City of Portsmouth, VA

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Equipment Operator$53,766–$69,217/yr15
Family Services Specialist$58,153–$74,865/yr5

City of Portsmouth, VA Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does City of Portsmouth have open?

City of Portsmouth, VA has 36 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which City of Portsmouth departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Behavioral Healthcare Services, Public Works, Waste Management, Planning, Social Services.

What does City of Portsmouth pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $16.14–$40.49/hr · $36k–$111k/yr.

Which City of Portsmouth jobs close soon?

17 openings close within the next 7 days.