The Preston County Sheriff’s Department has partnered with the DEA to collect potentially dangerouse expired, unused, and unwanted medicines for destruction at numerous sites on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10am to 2pm local time.  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.    Additional Information.

Sunceya Niethamer has been selected as an Animal Control Officer for the Preston County Commission.  Niethamer, from the Bruceton Mills, West Virginia area was recently selected for the position from a pool of very qualified candidates.  Niethamer joins Courtney Austin, who is also an Animal Control Officer.  Austin heads up the operations at the Preston County Animal Shelter. 

Niethamer brings many years of experience working with animals and animal concerns working with Virginia Beach branch Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty and through her experience as a Veterinarian’s Assistant for a clinic in Morgantown, West Virginia.

“Sunny” as she prefers to be called is a 20 year Navy veteran. Niethamer who is originally from Morgantown, West Virginia  said her family had property near Bruceton Mills and when she retired from the Navy recently she wanted to come back home.  So she and her daughter have settled here in Preston County.  “I’m very excited about being a part of the Preston County Animal Shelter staff. I love animals and I’m looking forward to working with Courtney and the citizens in Preston County to make the best possible environment for our pets and our pet owners”, said Sunny.

The Preston County Animal Shelter is located at 3 Poor Farm Road adjacent to the Buckwheat Express Garage on the County Farm property.  The Shelter is open to the public for animal adoptions Monday and Wednesday from 12pm to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 2pm and other times by scheduled appointment only. 

From left to right Courtney Austin, Sunceya “Sunny” Niethamer

The Preston County Commission has received a $15,000 grant from Chesapeake Energy to be used to help fund the Automatic Vehicle Locator System (AVL) which will be used by 911 operators.  Chesapeake’s donation will assist the county in putting local volunteer fire department and ambulance squads who want to participate on the system.  County Law Enforcement will also be using the AVL system.  “We could not offer the AVL to our local Fire Departments and Ambulance Squads without this generous donation from Chesapeake”, said Commission President Craig Jennings.  The Automatic Vehicle Locator system (AVL) is a companion to the new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system that the county is installing.  When both systems are up and operational the Preston County E 911 will be the first county in West Virginia to be using the latest version of the Interact CAD.  Preston County E911 is also one of just a few counties in the state which will be using the CAD and AVL systems.

From left to right (sitting) Commissioner Vicki Cole, Commission President Craig Jennings, Commissioner Dave Price. (Standing) E911/OEM Director Duane Hamilton, Chesapeake Public Affairs Coordinator Jack Thompson

PRESTON COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE HAS AN OPENING FOR REAL ESTATE/PERSONAL PROPERTY CLERK

The Preston County Assessor’s Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Real Estate/Personal Property Clerk.

Duties:  Real estate/personal property data entry; work with public, which may include field work; and general office duties. 

Qualifications:  Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office Programs (a must), Data Entry Programs, and General Real Estate Knowledge.

Salary:  Based on education and experience.

Applications may be picked up at Preston County Assessor’s Office during normal business hours which are Monday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2012.

Preston County Assessor’s Office

106 W. Main Street, Ste 101, Kingwood, WV 26537

Fax:  304-329-1643

The Preston County Assessor’s Office

Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Preston County Commission is seeking candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer II.  This is a full-time position with benefits.  Employment Applications and job description are available at the County Commission Office, 106 W. Main Street, Suite 202, Kingwood, WV  26537.  The County Commission Office is located on the second floor of the Annex building located across the street from the Courthouse.   Applications along with resume are due into the County Commission Office on or before 5pm Wednesday February 22, 2012.  If you need further information contact Kathy Mace, County Administrator.  The Preston County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application is avaliable here (pdf format), job description (pdf format).

The Preston County Commission will be holding a public auction of surplus county property on Friday January 20, 2012 in the Courthouse Parking lot located adjacent to the Jail Building in downtown Kingwood, West Virginia.  Property will be available for viewing at 4pm on January 20, 2012.  Auction starts at 5pm:

 Items for auction include but not limited to:

Vehicles some in running condition others for parts, Window air conditioners, Wooden Solid Core Doors, Vinyl Windows, Drive-Up Bank Teller Window, Propane Gas Backup Generator, Metal Can Filing System, 20 ‘ tower for antenna, Commercial triple bowl stainless steel sink, with high rise faucets, and attached garbage disposal, Commercial ice machine, working condition.

A list of items is available at the Preston County Commission office at 106 W. Main Street, Suite 202, Kingwood, West Virginia.  For further information call the County Commission office 304.329.1805.

A downloadable pdf copy of the Magisterial Districts based on the 2010 Census is avaliable in the Resource section under Ordinances/Forms

Preston County Commissioners along with representatives from the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program, Preston County Health Department and Preston Memorial Hospital  officially proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Preston County

The Preston County Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the position of entry-level deputy sheriff for Preston County.  This is the regularly scheduled semi-annual test.  Applications are being accepted through Friday, November 11, 2011. 

These applications are available at the Preston County Clerk’s Office.   Applications are also available on at internet at  http://www.prestoncountywv.org/forms.php

Completed applications need returned to the Preston County Clerk’s Office.  These may be hand delivered, mailed or faxed to 304-329-0198. 

The testing date will be on Saturday 19 November 2011, beginning at 0900 hours.  The written civil service examination well be conducted first, followed by the physical fitness test.  All participants are reminded to bring the appropriate work-out clothing, and to be well hydrated.

Applicants will receive a letter at a later date with additional details of the testing site and other pertinent information.

 The Preston County Sheriff’s Department currently has openings for deputy sheriff and would encourage all interested to compete for this position.

The Preston County Commission is seeking bids for snow removal in and around facilities owned by the County.  Bid specifications are available at the Preston County Commission office located on the 2^nd floor of the Annex building, 106 W. Main Street, Suite 202, Kingwood, WV  26537 during regular business hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.  A mandatory pre-bid October 12, 2011 at 10am in the Commission Meeting Room located behind the Annex Building.  Sealed bids must be in to the Commission Office on or before Friday October 21, 2011.  Bids opening by the Preston County Commission will be at 10am on Monday October 24, 2011.  Questions should be address to Kathy Mace, County Administrator, at 304.329.1805 or by email kmace@prestoncountywv.org.  The Preston County Commission has the right to reject all bids if it finds this action is in the best interest of the County.