As a resident of Upshur County, you may find yourself in need of emergency contact information or decide to become more familiar with a local service organization.   Information specific for residents can be found here.  Involved community members like yourself help make our County flourish.
Whether located in downtown Buckhannon or in Southern Upshur County, residents support businesses by shopping  local.   Information you need to open a business in Upshur County can be found here.  Upshur County is the ideal location to work and play.
The County Commission consists of three dedicated and responsive Commissioners.  Contact and meeting information for both City and County Government is accessible here.  Meetings are open to the public and communication with government officials is highly encouraged.
The individual Departments within the Courthouse and Annex deliver high-quality service and work diligently to assist the public with their needs.  Departments are governed by their respective Elected Official that strives to uphold the commitment they made to serve the residents of Upshur County.
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here. If you cannot locate what you are looking for, please contact the Commission Office.

Job Opportunities

Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.  The Upshur County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job postings, Application and Employee Handbook are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, please click here to download a free copy

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VACANCIES9 documents

  • Tax Deputy
    document date 04-16-2024
  • Seasonal Part-Time Maintenance/Grounds Keeper
    document date 03-27-2024
  • Tri-County Child Exchange & Visitation Program Monitor
    document date 03-20-2024
  • Seasonal Positions - Upshur County Youth Camp
    document date 03-08-2024
  • Animal Control Officer
    document date 03-01-2024
  • Parks and Recreation Seasonal Worker Advertisement
    document date 02-16-2024
  • Parks and Recreation - Application of Interest
    document date 02-16-2024
  • Part-Time/Fill-In Court Security
    document date 01-23-2024
  • E911 Telecommunicator (night shift)
    document date 01-23-2024

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT1 document

  • Application for Employment (all county offices)
    document date 01-23-2024