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Current Vacancies
 TitleSalary RangeDistrictClosing Date
SelectPolice Officer (100 Vacancies)$27,753 - $29,748STX/STT1/1/2099
SelectCorrection Officer (100 Vacancies)$24,500 - $27,000STX/STT1/1/2099
SelectSocial Worker III$37,571 - $41,291STX1/1/2099
SelectSocial Worker II$34,000 - $40,000STX1/1/2099
SelectEMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER MANAGER$34,940 - $37,322STX1/1/2099
SelectEMERGENCY CALL CENTER OPERATOR-SQUAD LEADER$31,733 - $33,901STX1/1/2099
SelectEMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER MANAGER$34,900 - $37,322STT1/1/2099
SelectEMERGENCY CALL CENTER OPERATOR-SQUAD LEADER$31,733 - $33,901STT1/1/2099
SelectHEALTH OUTREACH WORKER$25,827 - $30,903STX7/2/2009

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in working for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Please download a copy of our Employment Application. If you are currently employed by the government and wish to request a transfer or promotion, download the Transfer Promotional Form (5086). You must send it to the office in the district where the position is located.

If you prefer, you also may visit the district Division of Personnel office where the position is located. There you can speak with one of our friendly personnel analysts about the vacancy.

Most positions within the government exist in the classified service and fall within the personnel merit system. A collective bargaining agreement covers most government employees and negotiated pay plans determine their wages.

Additional benefits for government employees include:

  • 20-25 paid holidays;
  • 13 days of sick leave earned each year, with an unlimited carryover amount;
  • 4 hours, 6 hours or 8 hours of earned annual leave each pay-period (depending on years of service) with 480 hours eligible to be carried from one year to the next;
  • Life, supplemental life, medical and dental insurance; and
  • a retirement system into which the employee becomes vested after 10 years of service. Retirement is possible at age 50 or after 30 years of service regardless of age.
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Latest News
7/1/2009
UVICELL Will Offer Test Taking Skill Course
UVICELL will be offering a test taking skills course to all applicants and GVI employees who want to improve their testing results on examinations offered by the Division for entrance and promotional opportunities. Please
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4/2/2009
Spring 2009 EAP Newsletter
Please take a minute to read the 2009 EAP Spring Newsletter. This month's issue features topics on brain fitness, "Freecycyling", helping children build self esteem, and how to save money and help the environment. We encourage all GVI employees to take full advantage of what the EAP has to offer.
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2/27/2009
Long Awaited Fire Exam to be Administered in St. Thomas District
The Division of Personnel is pleased to inform the general public that the Division has scheduled an examination for FIRE FIGHTER in the District of St. Thomas. We invite those interested to apply at the Division's location in the GERS Building prior to the established deadline of March 6, 2009.
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2/20/2009
Police and Correction Entrance Exam
Kenneth L. Hermon, Jr. PHR, Director, Division of Personnel, is pleased to inform the general public that the Division has scheduled a Territory-wide Examination for CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND POLICE OFFICERS during the week of March 23rd through 27th, 2009.
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1/23/2009
Upcoming GESC Health Insurance Board Employee Representative Elections
The Division of Personnel, is announcing elections for employee representatives to the GESC/Health Insurance Board on Monday, February 2, 2009, from 8:00-5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 2, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the respective Departments and Agencies in the St. Thomas/St. John District. The candidates in the St. Thomas/St. John district are as follows: Andre Dorsey, Fire Department; Dr. Noreen Michael, University of the Virgin Islands; Lennice Gumbs-Elskoe, Department of Education. In the St. Croix District, since Mr. John Abramson is the only candidate vying for the St. Croix District employee representation slot, he will retain his seat on the GESC Board for another two (2) years. Director Hermon is encouraging all employees that are participating in the Government’s Health Insurance program to vote for a candidate of their choice.
12/23/2008
GVI XMAS Holiday Schedule
Noting that the annual Crucian Christmas Festival is “an opportunity for Virgin Islanders to play the role of goodwill ambassadors for the territory,” deJongh issued administrative leave to government employees deemed “non-essential” as follows: St. Croix district only: * Tuesday, December 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- On this day, the Festival J’ouvert will be held as well as the Festival Food, Arts and Craft Fair. Territory-wide: * Wednesday, December 24 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (Christmas Eve) * Wednesday, December 31 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (New Year’s Eve) * Friday, January 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Festival Children’s Parade)