Working for the City of Elkins
Interested in public service, a small-town environment, and easy access to outdoor recreation? The City of Elkins employs people in a wide range of professional, administrative, public safety, public works, and service positions.
City employees provide essential services and help make Elkins a safe, welcoming, and well-run community. The City offers a professional workplace, opportunities to serve the public, and a benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
Benefits generally include:
- Group medical insurance. For the 2026-27 plan year, the City pays 100 percent of the premium for a high-deductible health plan and fully funds the deductible through employee-owned Health Savings Accounts.
- City-paid basic life insurance, with optional additional coverage available.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits, including dental, vision, and additional retirement savings options.
- Participation in an applicable West Virginia public retirement system.
- Paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and personal days.
- Annual longevity pay.
- Other forms of leave and employee protections provided by City policy and applicable law.
Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and employment status. Specific pay, benefits, qualifications, and working conditions are provided with each job announcement or during the hiring process.
The City of Elkins is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
The City of Elkins is pledged to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
