James City County - Local Government

James City County is a progressive local government organization located in southeastern Virginia, near Williamsburg. The County is dedicated to providing high-quality services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. James City County is committed to excellence in public service, continuous improvement, and fostering a professional, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Through innovation and collaboration, the organization supports community growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

ABOUT THE JOB

James City County offers transitioning service members placement opportunities across multiple County departments — including Administration, Community Development, Financial & Management Services, General Services (e.g. Stormwater, Solid Waste, Capital Projects), Human Resources, Information Resources Management, Parks & Recreation, and Public Safety. Depending on your interests, skills, and experience, you’ll be placed in a department to support real-world projects such as project coordination, customer service, capital improvement assistance, regulatory compliance tracking, community outreach, or technical support. These flexible placements are structured to build professional experience within local government, highlight transferable skills, and help you identify long-term career paths in a mission-driven public sector environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support real-world projects such as project coordination
• Provide customer service
• Assist with capital improvement
• Track regulatory compliance
• Engage in community outreach
• Provide technical support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible participants must be active-duty service members
• Meet DoD SkillBridge criteria
• Require command approval
• Must be within 180 days of separation
• Successful completion of department-specific onboarding requirements
• Demonstrate a strong interest in public service
• Be in good standing with current command
• Possess the flexibility to adapt to a civilian work environment

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Eligible participants must be active-duty service members who meet DoD SkillBridge criteria, including command approval and being within 180 days of separation. Final placement is contingent on successful completion of any department-specific onboarding requirements (e.g., background checks, certifications, or security clearances, as applicable). Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in public service, be in good standing with their current command, and possess the flexibility to adapt to a civilian work environment.

BENEFITS

• Structured placements to build professional experience within local government
• Highlight transferable skills
• Help identify long-term career paths in a mission-driven public sector environment

OTHER

Additional information about work location will vary depending on the department in which the SkillBridge internship is hosted. Placement may occur at satellite offices, operational facilities, or field-based sites across James City County. Specific details will be provided during the placement process based on departmental needs and intern interests.