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The City of Huntington seeks candidates for the following positions:

• Planning Director — This is a highly responsible administrative and technical position in directing the overall planning and zoning functions of the City of Huntington within the Department of Planning and Development. This position involves responsibility for planning activities within the City and the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Work requires the application of a thorough knowledge of planning techniques and a thorough understanding of urban social-economic conditions. Click here for more information. Applications will be received through the close of business on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
• Mental Wellness Coach — This is a highly professional, mental health-focused position providing direct support, training, and programming to enhance resilience, reduce stress, and prevent burnout among first responders. This role is a critical point of contact for first responders in the Huntington Fire and Police Departments, providing mental health education, proactive coaching, and referrals to additional resources. Click here for more information. Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter. Applications will be received through the close of business on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
• Assistant City Attorney — Huntington is a City of 50,000 with a growing university, two major hospitals and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The City has a budget of more than $77,000,000 and 381 employees. The salary for the Assistant City Attorney position ranges from $79,464 to $87,584, depending on experience. Experience as a working attorney and West Virginia Bar admission are preferred, but recently graduated attorneys will be considered. Other general requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and graduation from a fully accredited law school, will apply. Bar admission within six months of hire is necessary. The position will become available on July 1, 2025. This Assistant City Attorney will have primary responsibility for the litigation of collection issues but will also work closely with the City Attorney and staff in all matters and tasks of the office, including, but not limited to: litigation; Municipal Court prosecution; preparation of legal opinions; drafting legislation; advising department and division heads; police and fire civil service matters; labor issues; interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements; attending various Council and board meetings; and other duties as assigned by the City Attorney. The Assistant City Attorney is not required to be a resident of the City. The position includes a generous health insurance package, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid bar dues, regular hours, paid sick leave, portable PERS retirement, and life insurance. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Sherry Lewis at lewiss@huntingtonwv.gov before May 30, 2025. EOE/M/F/H

Click here for the online application. Note: The City only accepts applications for open positions. Please do not use online application for jobs not listed on this page.