Bedford County, Virginia

We are excited to announce that Bedford County, VA is ranked #3 in the 2024 Digital Counties Survey by the Center for Digital Government, part of Government Technology News. Our placement is in the “Up to 150,000” population category. In 2023, Bedford County’s ranking in the same survey was #9. This year’s #3 ranking is a testament to the collective efforts of multiple Bedford County departments. There were notable improvements over the past couple of years in the areas of IT support, community engagement, broadband access, GIS, and cyber security. Learn more about the 2024 Digital Counties Survey here: https://bit.ly/4bzgGpS. You can also view a map of entries and their summaries here: https://bit.ly/4bDVSh1 #govtech #stateandlocal

Fire & Rescue Jobs Announcement! We are now hiring for three positions: -Intermediate/Firefighter ($50,600) -Paramedic/Firefighter ($55,000) -Assistant Fire Marshal ($56,902 - $70,000, based on experience) Learn more about each position and apply at https://lnkd.in/g8BAfKkc.

Congratulations to Stuart Saunders, Recreation Manager with Bedford County Parks & Recreation, who has been selected as Employee of the Quarter! 🏆 Stuart has been with Bedford County Parks & Recreation since 2014. He was recently promoted to Recreation Manager and was previously the department's Program Coordinator. Stuart has created and organized countless recreational programs and camps for people of all ages during his time with Bedford County - and he always has new ideas up his sleeve! Learn more about Stuart in our latest digital community newsletter on page 8: https://bit.ly/4cnz329

We are now hiring a Communications & Marketing Coordinator to join our Public Information Office team! This is a part-time position. To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g8BAfKkc.

The Summer 2024 edition of our quarterly digital newsletter is out! This issue of Bedford County Community Connection includes a feature story on our commitment to disc golf through the years as we prepare to host the Professional Disc Golf Association world championships. Also inside: -Broadband Initiative update, including a video overview -A monumental transition for the Bedford County 911 team -Message from Treasurer William Perrow -and more! Follow this link to the fullscreen version: https://lnkd.in/efSMVBkK

Join Our Team! Are you passionate about fostering economic growth and supporting local businesses? We have an exciting professional opportunity in our Department of Economic Development. To learn more about this position go to https://lnkd.in/g8BAfKkc. The deadline to apply is July 14th.

New Job Posting! The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is now hiring an Accreditation Specialist to perform data entry, typing, filing and a variety of clerical work related to the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission accreditation process. Learn more more about the position and apply at https://lnkd.in/g8BAfKkc.

✨ Bedford County Employee Appreciation Event 2024 ✨ Employees enjoyed lunch, cornhole, dancing, and more at our beautiful Falling Creek Park. But the highlight of the afternoon was the annual tug-of-war competition. Four teams faced off to win the coveted trophy. This year, The Red Tape Titans (comprised of employees from Economic Development, Public Works, and Community Development) came out on top! Bedford County has employees across 21 departments. It's such a fun time when everyone comes together for this annual tradition!

Today, the Bedford County Finance Department celebrated Accountant Michael Carter and his wife Danielle as they count down the days to the arrival of twins (one boy and one girl)! They already have a little girl at home as well. We are praying for a smooth arrival for the newest members of their family in the coming weeks!

Life can get busy - so today, we brought the health experts directly to our employees! Our Employee Wellness Day included biometric screenings and consultations with HealthWorks, Centra's mobile mammography van, and nutrition workshops with Lee Sanstead. Staff were also invited to join a group walk around Bedford at lunch.