# Nelson County, Virginia jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Nelson County, Virginia as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/nelson-county-virginia

Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County, and named in honor of Thomas Nelson, Jr., third governor of Virginia. Originally the home of the Monocan tribe of Native Americans, a settlement along the James River was established by English colonists in the early 1700s. Another stream of settlers, of Scotch-Irish and German descent, came into the western sections of the county from the Shenandoah Valley. By the end of the 1800s, Nelson’s agricultural products included tobacco, apples and chestnut trees; the produce and lumber were carried to market by canal and railroad. During the 1930s Earl Hamner, Jr. began writing of his experiences growing up in Nelson County during the Depression. Those writings eventually provided the substance for the The Waltons TV series. In 1969, Hurricane Camille caused a flood, devastating Nelson County. Since Camille, Nelson County has slowly recovered its land, its infrastructure and the will to grow and prosper again. Events that have aided in this recovery include: the 1972 development of Wintergreen Resort, the restoration in progress at Oak Ridge Estate, development of Walton’s Mountain Museum, the resurgence of the apple industry, the maturation of new vineyards, and the steady growth in Nelson County’s tourism industry.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Lovingston, United States |
| Founded | 1807 |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Agriculture & Farming, Museums, Rail, Travel & Leisure |
| Website | https://nelsoncounty-va.gov |

## Leadership

- Randy Pirtle, Chief Executive Officer
- Jacquelynne Harris, Director of Elections/General Registrar

## Common questions

### Is Nelson County, Virginia hiring right now?

Nelson County, Virginia has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Nelson County, Virginia's careers site.

### Where is Nelson County, Virginia headquartered?

Nelson County, Virginia is headquartered in Lovingston, United States and was founded in 1807.

### Who leads Nelson County, Virginia?

Randy Pirtle, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Nelson County, Virginia's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Nelson County, Virginia?

Pick a role on Nelson County, Virginia's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Nelson County, Virginia's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.