Available Positions
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the County of Lexington encourages minorities,
women and members of other legally protected classes to apply.
NOTE: Lexington County is accepting applications for the following employment and
volunteer opportunies. To be considered for any of these positions you must submit a completed
Lexington County application form.
*Volunteer opportunities are different from positions in which candidates are hired as employees. |
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| Date of Bulletin:
06/26/2017
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| Position Title: |
Correctional Officer |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
150012 |
| Department: |
SHERIFF |
| Salary Range: |
$36,891 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
At least age 21; High School Diploma or GED; relevant experience is helpful. |
| Description: |
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Please complete and return the Lexington County Sheriff's Department paper application located at www.lexingtonsheriff.com (careers section)
Contact our: HR Recruiter at (803) 785-8164; Sheriff’s Department Recruiter Sergeant Dan Rusinyak at (803) 785-JOIN(5646) or drusinyak@lcsd.sc.gov
We appreciate your interest in employment with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
School Crossing Guard |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
150013 |
| Department: |
SHERIFF |
| Salary Range: |
$7,529 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Minimum Qualification - Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a social security number and transportation. |
| Description: |
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School Crossing Guards and substitutes needed for Lexington County Schools. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a social security number. Must have transportation to school crossing. (Part time position only) |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Deputy Patrol |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
150014 |
| Department: |
SHERIFF |
| Salary Range: |
$39,474 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma / GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
One of the following: certified LE Class I (SC CJA); Bachelor's Degree or higher; certified LE Officer from another state or have MP experience. |
| Description: |
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Please complete and return the Lexington County Sheriff's Department paper application located at www.lexingtonsheriff.com (careers section)
Contact our: HR Recruiter at (803) 785-8164; Sheriff’s Department Recruiter Sergeant Dan Rusinyak at (803) 785-JOIN(5646) or drusinyak@lcsd.sc.gov
We appreciate your interest in employment with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Paramedic |
| Grade: |
112 |
| Position #: |
150015 |
| Department: |
EMERG. MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$45,193 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Six months to one year of advanced training beyond high school equivalency, with one to three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification, State of South Carolina Paramedic Certification, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, AMLS, CPR and BLS Certifications. |
| Description: |
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Provides appropriate patient care while en route to the hospital in a manner that involves safely and efficiently managing the scene, assessing, applying and providing necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons. Transporting patients to a medical facility in a manner that prevents additional harm to the patient, crew or the public while providing high quality advanced life support. Maintains equipment and ensures proper working order. Operates EMS vehicles while maintaining safety standards. Coordinates action and safety of allied personnel, bystanders and patients. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Part-Time Collection Center Attendant |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
002090 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$13,952.64 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent, with no experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
none required. |
| Description: |
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Multiple Vacancies.
Job Purpose:
Maintains effective operations of the facility. Maintains the on-site collection and recycling center operations. Opens and closes the facility. Greets and educates center visitors on the Cuts the grass and cleans minor spills as needed.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Meets and greets all users; provides appropriate information and direction as necessary; operates waste compactors efficiently to maximize tonnage; calls in containers for disposal; cleans equipment, grounds, building and surrounding areas; assists waste haulers with containers; and assists citizens as needed
Counts and records the number of vehicles entering the facility per hour; prepares and generate waste containers call log, recyclables call log; supply orders; equipment repair orders; and personal time sheets
Greets the public and provides appropriate information and direction regarding solid waste disposal and recycling; resolves disputes with citizens; and maintains tact, courtesy and discretion when dealing with the general public and/or outside contract vendors
Cleans behind compactor blades; cleans used oil tank; attend safety and/or training meetings; works at various collection and recycling centers as needed; adheres to all safety standards; provides timely feedback to supervisor
Supplemental Functions:
Performs other similar duties as required.
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Job Specifications and Qualifications:
Knowledge:
Basic mathematics;
Methods, procedures and policies in the Collection Center Division of the Solid Waste Management Department;
Methods, procedures and policies in the Collection Center Division of the Solid Waste Management Department;
Operation of heavy machinery.
Skills:
Basic yard maintenance;
Written and verbal communication via in-person, phone and email contact;
Customer service;
Organization and time-management practices to accomplish tasks in a timely manner;
Detailed oriented;
Multi-tasking such as handling multiple customers at one time.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Positions in this class typically require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting, moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. |
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| Application Deadline: |
09/01/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Heavy Equipment Operator II |
| Grade: |
107 |
| Position #: |
0018601 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$32,222 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED; Valid SC CDL Driver's License. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Heavy Equipment training in operation and maintenance; one year experience with operating heavy motorized equipment preferably at a landfill or transfer station. |
| Description: |
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Performs skilled/semi-skilled work in the Landfill/Transfer Station Division of the Solid Waste Management Department. Work involves operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance at the landfill and transfer station. Work includes operation of heavy equipment to move and place earth, maintain landfill slopes and silt basins, grass seeding and mowing. Attend safety and training meetings.
Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities. Operates grader, backhoe, dump truck, off road dump truck, tractor with bush hog, skid steer and other pieces of equipment. Complete daily paper work. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/14/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Heavy Equipment Operator I- Multiple Positions |
| Grade: |
105 |
| Position #: |
002368 |
| Department: |
PW/TRANSPORTATION |
| Salary Range: |
$28,144 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
HS Diploma supplemented by training in heavy equipment operation and maintenance and 9-12 months experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. Must posses a valid SC CDL driver's license. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Operation of heavy motorized equipment; Performing maintenance on heavy motorized equipment; listening to directions and employing safety procedures. |
| Description: |
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Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in operating and maintaining motorized heavy equipment in the Transportation Division of PW. Operates various heavy equipment such as paver, roller, motor grader, backhoe, bush hog, AMZ, fuel truck, dump truck, and scrapers in the field of paving, drainage, grading, construction and maintenance of all County roads and parking lots.
Drives various trucks and hauls material and equipment. Uses tamps, chainsaw, pole saws, concrete mixers and additional small equipment. Reports to assigned Supervisor. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/07/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Emergency Medical Technician |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
170030 |
| Department: |
EMERG. MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$39,474 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Applicant must be a SC or National Registry Basic or must have successfully completed all testing requirements and have a valid CPR certification prior to employment. |
| Description: |
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Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of Public Safety. Qualified candidate will provide pre-hospital care by treating patient based on assessment. Monitor BLS patient while in route to hospital and drive emergency response unit in emergency and non-emergency situations for an ALS patient. Provide mental and physical support to patient. Assist crew chief as needed.
Candidate must exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in dealing with the patient and with the public. Must exercise independent judgment in evaluating and testing victims and in applying short-term relief.
Multiple positions available. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/03/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Warrant Deputy |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
000225 |
| Department: |
SHERIFF |
| Salary Range: |
$39,474-$45,395 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years-of-age, and a United States citizen. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Must be certified as a class- one law enforcement officer for the state of South Carolina. |
| Description: |
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Serves warrants, subpoenas, and civil papers, and performs general law enforcement duties as assigned. Performs evictions and repossessions. Detains and transports prisoners to and from designated locations. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
Application Process:
Please complete and return the Lexington County Sheriff's Department paper application located at www.lexingtonsheriff.com (careers section.) Please contact the LCSD Human Resources Division at (803) 785-2407 with questions. Applications should be submitted to the Sheriff Department's headquarters at 521 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian II- Reference Services |
| Grade: |
207 |
| Position #: |
0011040 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$41, 208 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
ALA accredited MIS/MLS |
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Minimum Qualification -
3-5 years of professional library or similar experience |
| Description: |
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Lexington Main Branch.
Manages the Reference/Technology Department of a Large Branch Library. Plans, coordinates, and implements library programs and Collection Development for the Department. Supervises staff within work area, provides feedback concerning programs and services delivered by staff. Provides technology and reference assistance to patrons. Advocates all library services, technologies, and programs to the community. Establishes partnerships and builds relationships with organizations and businesses within the community. Serves on System Committees.
•Supervises staff of Reference/Technology department. Includes scheduling staff, instructing, planning, assigning work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for improvement. Offers training, advice, and assistance as needed. Coaches and mentors subordinates and colleagues. Assists in the interview and training processes for other employees. Serves on internal committees and assists in establishing and implementing policies, procedures, and goals for assigned branch and for own department.
•Coordinates 1-2 year program schedule for Reference/Technology department. Plans, implements, and evaluates library programs for adults. Plans and implements workshops and training sessions, including one-on-one training for teachers, home school parents, civic groups, seniors, and the public at large. Analyzes current levels of programming and patron demand to determine need for new programming types or changes in amounts or frequency of programming.
•Coordinates Collection Management of department. Performs Community Analysis to determine customer’s needs and interests. Develops Collection Management Plan for assigned area, including evaluating and determining internal budgeting allocations. Reviews and selects materials for acquisition. Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed.
•Provides Professional reference services to patrons including researching and answering references questions in person, over the telephone, online, and in writing. Expertly assists library patrons in using various resources and technology such as tablets, eReaders, computers, copiers, scanners, etc. Provides reader's advisory services for adults. Creates bibliographies and maintains and updates reference files. Creates displays to promote resources.
•Promotes the library and its services and programs to the public. Makes media and public appearances. Assists in the maintenance of the library's website. Leads group tours of the library and represents the library to meetings of civic groups, schools, and other community organizations and events. Attends county and community meetings as appropriate.
•Participates in System Collection Development and program Committees. Maintains records and statistical data including programming, patron references, and collection data. Prepares and processes reports based on that data and provides analysis and action points. Suggests policy and procedure changes to services.
•Serves as Manager on Duty for the branch as needed. Evaluates department equipment and furnishing needs and makes recommendations to Branch Librarian. Ensures department meets performance standards. Coordinates ordering of necessary supplies and equipment for department. Performs other similar duties as required.
Evening and weekend work including Sundays is required. Serves as Manager on Duty as needed. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian I- Youth Services |
| Grade: |
206 |
| Position #: |
0011380 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$39, 246 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
ALA accredited MLIS/MLS |
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Minimum Qualification -
3-5 years of professional library or similar experience. |
| Description: |
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Lexington Main Branch.
Plans, coordinates and implements library programs and Collection Development for the Youth Services Department. Provides technology and reference assistance to patrons. Advocates all library services, technologies, and programs to the community. Establishes partnerships and builds relationships with educational institutions and businesses within the community. Serves on System Committees.
•Plans, implements, and evaluates literacy and technology programs for ages birth through teen. Plans and implements workshops, group training, and one-on-one training for parents, teachers, daycare providers, home school parents, civic groups, and the public at large. Analyzes current levels of in-house and outreach programming services and patron demand to determine need for new programming types or changes in amounts or frequency of programming. Stays up to date on trends in programming (various literacies and STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics).
•Evaluates and manages assigned collections. Reviews and selects materials for acquisition. Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed. Collaborates with other librarians to determine budget appropriations. Evaluates donated materials for inclusion in the collection. Serves the library system by sitting on or chairing collection-focused committees. Evaluates Professional book reviews, statistics, and reports related to collection management in the selection and deselection of materials. Organizes materials in Youth Services department for optimal use. Selects and evaluates web resources.
•Provides reference and Readers Advisory services to patrons including researching and answering questions in person, over the phone, online, and in writing. Expertly assists library patrons in using various resources and technology such as tablets, eReaders, computers, copiers, scanners, etc. Creates bibliographies and maintains and updates Youth Services files. Creates displays to promote resources.
•Promotes the library and its services and programs to the public. Makes media and public appearances. Assists in the maintenance of the library’s website. Leads group tours of the library and represents the library to meetings of civic groups, schools, and other community organizations and events. Attends county and community meetings as appropriate.
•Participates in System Collection Development and program Committees. Maintains records and statistical data including programming, patron references, and collection data. Prepares and processes reports based on that data and provides analysis and action points. Suggests policy and procedure changes to services
•Serves as Manager on Duty for the branch. Assigns tasks to other staff members as needed. Coaches and mentors subordinates and colleagues. Interviews, trains, and supervises volunteers and interns. Assists in the training processes for other employees. Coordinates ordering of necessary supplies and equipment for department. Serves the library on professional committees. Performs other similar duties as required.
Evening and weekend work including Sundays is required. Serves as Manager on Duty as needed. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Paralegal |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
001489 |
| Department: |
SOLICITOR |
| Salary Range: |
$34,478 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associates Degree, preferably in Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice and two or more years experience preferably in a legal environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Preferred Experience: A Bachelor's Degree and experience as a paralegal or in an administrative support position with a Solicitor's Office. |
| Description: |
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Request, receive, review and process various documents to include, investigative reports and criminal records. Prepares case files for assigned solicitors. Assist solicitors during court proceedings, as needed. Perform other duties including, but not limited to, phone duty, court duty, preparation of court dockets and other various administrative duties. Performs other similar duties as required.
Must be a Notary Public and be NCIC certified. Must have excellent communication, computer and typing skills. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2017 |
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| Position Title: |
Attorney I |
| Grade: |
211 |
| Position #: |
001501 |
| Department: |
SOLICITOR |
| Salary Range: |
$50,000 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school supplemented by one or more years of experience in the field of law. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Experience in criminal law, particularly prior experience in criminal prosecution to include trial experience. |
| Description: |
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Under limited supervision, performs case preparation and prosecuting duties in the Solicitor's Office to include conducting jury trials. Manages assigned case load and resolves each case as deemed appropriate. Performs other similar duties as required.
Must possess and maintain membership in the South Carolina Bar Association. Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2017 |
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For more information call (803) 785-8225
or apply at:
SC-WORKS
671 Main Street
South Congaree, SC 29170
(4 miles South of the Airport on Edmund Highway)
Phone: (803) 359-6131
Fax: (803) 356-5839
Or
South Carolina Dept. Of Employment and Workforce
(online access to apply online available at office)
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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