Henrico County Government highlighted the work of Kristen Burton, a senior capital project manager in the county’s Department of Public Works and Department of Public Utilities, in a series of social media posts on August 14, 2025.
In one post, the government wrote, “Her job as a senior capital project manager in @HenricoDPW_DPU affords her the opportunity to follow her passion while serving the residents’ needs.” The same day, another message focused on Burton’s engagement with local residents: “Kristen Burton enjoys working closely with the community to improve not only infrastructure but also the environment.”
Additionally, Henrico County Government promoted career opportunities within its organization. A tweet stated, “Level up your career by working for Henrico – one of the best employers in VA, according to @Forbes! The county offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities & an inclusive work environment. To explore job opportunities: https://t.co/Uw332WboS1” According to recent data from the Virginia Department of Education, Henrico County is home to a large public school district that enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year (source). Deep Run High School had the highest enrollment among local schools that year (source). Demographic figures show Black students represented about 35.7% of total enrollment during this period (source).
Henrico County’s emphasis on employee satisfaction and community involvement comes amid steady growth in its public school population and efforts to maintain strong infrastructure and environmental standards.
