workforce shortages in the Government of the Virgin Islands
by bringing retired professionals back into service.
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As a strategic Human Resources partner with Departments & Agencies, the Division of Personnel works collaboratively to establish a workforce of excellence; while re-positioning the Government of the Virgin Islands as an employer of choice. We succeed through the use of recruitment, talent development, training, benefits administration and technology.
What's New
Welcome to the Division of Personnel! This area is designed as an area to provide you with resources and information about our initiatives. Check back often to stay in the loop!GVI Code of Ethical Conduct
The GVI Code of Ethical Conduct is the foundation of our commitment to responsible, respectful, and sustainable practices. It ensures every action reflects our core values of integrity, fairness, and accountability. To learn more, click here to read about Executive Order No. 540-2025.
2026 Employee of the Year Nominations Now Open!
The Division of Personnel invites all Government of the Virgin Islands employees to participate in the 2026 Employee of the Year nomination process, recognizing outstanding service and excellence across GVI.Nomination details will be shared by individual agencies. Employees who have not received the nomination link should contact their agency’s Human Resources office.
2026 Employee of the Year – Agency Internal Nomination Form
In recognition of public service excellence, Public Service Recognition Week will be observed May 17–22, 2026.

Retirees' Reentering Program
The Retirees’ Reentering Program is an initiative created to help address critical workforce shortages across the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI). This program allows retired GVI professionals to return to public service in a part-time or temporary capacity, bringing valuable experience, institutional knowledge, and specialized skills back into the workforce.To learn more about participating in this program, please visit Retiree's Reentering Program on our New Recruitment Program's webpage.
January 5, 2026
Division of Personnel Announces Correction Officer Entrance Examination Territory-wide
December 8, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Closure of the St. Croix Office
December 5, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces 2025 Government Employees Service Commission (GESC) Election Results
October 16, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Correction Officer (BOC) Entrance Examination Territory-wide
October 15, 2025
Division of Personnel’s Announces Temporary Schedule Adjustments and Office Closures
October 14, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Candidates for the 2025 Government Employees’ Service Commission (GESC) Board Elections
September 19, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Closure of St. Croix Office
September 16, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Candidate Nominations for the Government Employees’ Service Commission (GESC) Election
August 25, 2025
Division of Personnel Advises on Closing of Application Period for Survivor Claims of Retroactive Payments
August 20, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces the 2025 Battle of the Agencies – Beach Edition
August 6, 2025
Division of Personnel to Share Key Changes to Health Insurance Plans at Open Enrollment Forums
July 23, 2025
Division of Personnel to Temporarily Close its Offices on Friday, July 25, 2025
July 14, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Correction Officer (BOC) Entrance Examination Territory-wide
July 14, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Closure of St. Thomas Office in Support of GVI Health and Wellness Expo
June 27, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces the Next Cohort of the GVI Financial Fellows Program
June 18, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Office Closures for In-person Service
June 16, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Correction Officer (YRC) Entrance Examination St. Croix District
June 4, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Emergency Call Center Operator Examination Territory-wide
June 2, 2025
2025-2026 VICPM Program Application Period is NOW OPEN!
May 12, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Closure of St. Croix Office
May 8, 2025
Division of Personnel Hosts the 36th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony Territory-wide
May 7, 2025
The Division of Personnel Announces Limited Service in the St. Thomas Office
April 11, 2025
The Division of Personnel Announces Correction Officer Entrance Examination Territory-wide
February 28, 2025
The Division of Personnel Announces the Temporary Closure of Its St. Croix Office
January 10, 2025
Division of Personnel Announces Temporary Office Closures for In-person Service in St. Thomas and St. Croix
For more, go to our News Archive webpage.
2026 Employee of the Year
"Guided by Purpose"- Public Service Recognition Week observed during the week of May 17-23, 2026
- Click here for Employee Nominations, or the button below.
- Stay tuned for more details.



