Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County is a local government adjacent to Richmond, VA with a population of approximately 350,000, encompassing 436 square miles. We provide a wide range of award winning municipal programs and services including public safety, health and welfare, parks and recreation, cultural activities, community development, water and wastewater services, and public health. Programs and services are delivered in a variety of ways - in person, on-line, by telephone and mail, via print and electronic media, as well as physical facilities (parks, libraries, airport, etc.) through a diverse and talented workforce. Chesterfield is truly a great place to live, work and play and our strength is reflected in the insightfulness, generosity and diversity of its community members.

County Employees Chesterfield is currently among the leaders of local governments providing in-house development opportunities for 4,485 county government employees and 8,474 schools employees. Investing in the staff’s professional development has produced an outstanding workforce that consistently delivers quality services in an efficient manner. Grounded in the county’s mission, the Learning & Performance Center provides a wide variety of developmental opportunities to county employees while offering consulting services to enhance organizational effectiveness. Services focus on eight core competencies that enhance career development; reinforce employee performance expectations; drive the business strategy in departments; and encourage continual improvement of services to the residents and other customers of the county.