Government & Public Sector Jobs in Chesapeake, VA (Now Hiring) — 218 open — Page 11

Corrections Officer: Indian Creek Correctional Center

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Title: Corrections Officer: Indian Creek Correctional Center State Role Title: Security Officer III Hiring Range: $49,391.00 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Indian Creek Correctional Ctr Agency…

Skills: Security Operations, Custody And Control, Effective Communication, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution

Corrections Officer: St. Brides Correctional Center #00153

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Entry level

Title: Corrections Officer: St. Brides Correctional Center #00153 State Role Title: Security Officer III Hiring Range: $49,391.00 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: St. Brides Correctional Center …

Skills: Security Operations, Custody and Control, Effective Communication, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution

Licensed Psychologist – 1 Day/Week | Disability Evaluations | Virginia

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Licensed Psychologist – Disability Evaluations (Testing Required) Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Glen Allen/Richmond, VA | Per Unit Compensation | 1 Day Per Week | Private Office Required Looking for a flexible opportuni…

Skills: Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Testing, Clinical Assessment, Report Writing, Mental Status Examination

Direct Support Professional (PM Shift)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$39k–$44k/yr

Entry level

Title: Direct Support Professional (PM Shift) State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $38,630 - $44,424 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr Agency Website: https://dbhd…

Skills: Behavior Management, Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Electronic Health Records

Direct Support Professional (Night Shift)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$39k–$44k/yr

Entry level

Title: Direct Support Professional (Night Shift) State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $38,630 - $44,424 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr Agency Website: https://d…

Skills: Behavior Management, Personal Care, Crisis Intervention, Electronic Health Records, Communication Skills

Lead Direct Support Professional (PM Shift)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$42k–$48k/yr

Mid level

Title: Lead Direct Support Professional (PM Shift) State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $41,843 - $48,120 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr Agency Website: https:/…

Skills: Staff Management, Medication Administration, Crisis Management, Person-Centered Support, Behavioral Management

Waterfront Engineer III

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior+$201M raised

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We …

Skills: Ship Repair, Submarine Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ocean Engineering

Senior Software Test Engineer

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · Remote OK

Senior

Overview We are a cutting-edge Defense Innovation Company seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our engineering organization and raise the bar for quality across our web application portfolio. This is not a manual testing…

Skills: Playwright, TypeScript, JavaScript, Test Automation, CI/CD

Quality Inspector

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$40k–$73k/yr

Mid level

Leidos’ Mid-Atlantic Depot (MAD) located in Chesapeake; VA has an opening for a mid-entry level Quality Inspector supporting the Quality organization. The selected candidate is required to be onsite at the MAD facility a…

Skills: Quality Inspection, Configuration Management, Drawing Review, Production Acceptance Testing, Document Control

Sales Clerk (3) FT 6815

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$15/hr

Entry level

OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 05/31/2029 Announcement #: 6815 Opening Date: 22 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time (30-40 hrs/wk) Position: Sales Clerk …

Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Stocking

Sales Clerk (7) PT 6814

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$15/hr

Entry level

OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 05/31/2029 Announcement #: 6814 Opening Date: 22 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Part Time (20-29 hrs/wk) Position: Sales Clerk …

Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Point of Sale Operation

Sales Clerk Firearms (2) PT 6816

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$16/hr

Entry level

OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 05/31/2029 Announcement: 6816 Opening Date: 22 June 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-01 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Part-Time (20-29 hours/week) Position: Sales Cler…

Skills: Customer Service, Firearm Knowledge, Cash Handling, Inventory Management, Retail Merchandising

Suricata Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

We are seeking an experienced Suricata Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Suricata, particularly in understanding and managing its YAML configuration fil…

Skills: Suricata, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Napatech NICs, YAML Configuration, IDS/IPS

Registered Nurse (RN)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$43/hr–$45/hr

Entry level

Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Chesa…

Skills: Patient Care, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Competency

Commercial Cleaner - Part Time [s]

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Job Summary As a CBRE, GDS Commercial Cleaner, you will be responsible for basic cleaning duties. This includes mopping, sweeping and trash disposal. You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your assigned …

Skills: Commercial Cleaning, Trash Disposal, Floor Maintenance, Chemical Safety, Organizational Skills

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Weapons Based Instructor I

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Type: Full Time Location: Chesapeake, VA Overtime Exempt: No (SCA) Reports to: ARMADA HQ Duties & Responsibilities: Weapons Based Instructors deliver training in support of the Navy's AT and Weapons Training Program. Thi…

Skills: Small Arms Marksmanship Instruction, Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Delivery, Weapons Training, Curriculum Management

Personnel Vetting (PV) Specialist

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Mid level

Come make your mark with Watermark! 🎖️ FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. 🌎 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We’re …

Skills: Personnel Vetting, Adjudication, Security Clearance Processing, Risk Management, Case Management

Environmental Safety and Health Specialist (ESH II, III)

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

Position Title: Environmental Safety and Health Specialist (ESH II, III) Work Location: Chesapeake, VA - In Office FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt REQ#26_06176A Summary of duties – Provides environmental, health and s…

Skills: Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Inspections, Industrial Hygiene, Internal Auditing

Professional Services SBU

Program Controller II

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

$60k–$70k/yr

Mid level

Overview Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Corporation Professional Services SBU, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Program Controller…

Skills: Financial Planning, Cash Flow Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Budget Analysis, Government Invoicing

Procurement Specialist

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior$1.0B raised

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to develop procurement solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Prepares Request for Quote/Proposal docu…

Skills: Procurement, Price Analysis, Vendor Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, Supplier Assessment

Frequently asked questions

How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Chesapeake, VA pay?

Based on 133 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Chesapeake, VA pay between $34k–$96k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Chesapeake, VA right now?

There are currently 218 open government & public sector positions in Chesapeake, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Chesapeake, VA?

Companies currently hiring include Virginia Information Technologies Agency, DEFTEC Corporation, Ignite Digital, Chugach Government Solutions, LLC, Mission Technologies, a division of HII, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Chesapeake, VA?

Yes — 14 of the 218 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (4 remote, 10 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Chesapeake, VA?

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