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:
07/08/2026
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| Position Title: |
Attorney I [LCMC] |
| Grade: |
213 |
| Position #: |
002525 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$71,005.77-$75,976.18 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school |
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Minimum Qualification -
Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing |
| Description: |
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*Will accept applications from candidates in their last year of law school who intend to take the bar exam following education
Description: The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking applications for Attorney I positions. Applicants must be able to appreciate the obstacles that our clients face, including disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and generational poverty. Applicants should be prepared to build relationships with clients, participate in investigation of witnesses and physical evidence, perform legal research, negotiate with prosecutors, analyze cases and develop trial strategies, and spend significant time in the courtroom litigating cases through motions and trials. Applicants should have strong research skills and be able to communicate effectively. They should have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as a team along with other lawyers. The Public Defender's Office encourages its lawyers to attend Continuing Legal Education events in the field of criminal law and covers the cost of these events. The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The Public Defender's Office follows the County of Lexington's annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Shelter Attendant |
| Grade: |
105 |
| Position #: |
00000578 |
| Department: |
ANIMAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License |
| Description: |
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Clean, scrub and disinfect dog runs and cat cages along using all appropriate cleaning supplies. Provide animals with clean, adequate food/water/bedding. Restock supplies and maintain shelter. Work to ensure the safety and well being of the dogs and cats. Assist the general public on intake of animals, reclaims, adoptions and transfers. Fill out appropriate paperwork and enter information in computer. Answer general to complex questions from citizens. Accept money for reclaims/adoptions. Educate the public on adoption program. Perform euthanasia. For animals in shelter and for the general public. Assist veterinarian with testing and performing spay/neuter surgeries. Including but not limited to pre-op shaving and scrubbing along with monitoring the animals heart rate and oxygen levels while under anesthesia. Administer vaccines, dewormer and flea medication along with daily medications for injured/sick animals. Monitor all animals health and alert veterinarian with any concerns. Fill out all appropriate paperwork (shot records, adoption packets, injury reports). Perform daily pen counts, euthanasia log and rescue group picture list. Answer telephone calls, monitor officers over two-way radio, dispatch calls and enter and search files in computer. Contact local rescue organizations, receive/send emails. Work in educating the public. Perform light housekeeping duties in office. File paperwork. Assist coworkers in every area of shelter and office. Perform basic grooming for adoption animals. Coordinate and work with local rescue organizations. Assist in taking pictures of animals in shelter. Evaluate animals behavior and learn the needs of potential adopters to find best match. Accept and organize donated items. Determine methods to increase adoption. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Heavy Equipment Operator III |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
002640 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$20.03/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
2 years of experience and training in heavy motorized equipment operation and maintenance. SC CDL License required within 6 months of employment. |
| Description: |
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Performs skilled work in the Landfill/Transfer Station Division of the Solid Waste Management Department. Work involves operating heavy equipment in the disposal of solid waste, including pushing, piling, spreading, compacting, or loading waste material. Work includes operation of heavy equipment to move and place earth, maintain slopes, silt basins, and cut grass. Clean and maintain equipment. Operates front-end loaders, dozers, waste compactors, graders, backhoes, excavators, off-road dump trucks, and other pieces of equipment. Perform maintenance and complete daily paperwork. Must have experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment. Preferred experience with heavy motorized equipment in the landfill and/or transfer station operations. Applicant to provide experience on specific equipment operated. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Deputy Public Defender |
| Grade: |
219 |
| Position #: |
024570 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$106,560.62 - 114,019.87/ YR DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school |
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Minimum Qualification -
Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing. Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements. |
| Description: |
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The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking applications for Deputy Public Defender positions in its Lexington County office. We are looking for lawyers with trial experience to represent indigent clients with serious felony charges. Applicant must be able to appreciate the obstacles that our clients face, including disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, and generational poverty.
Applicants should be prepared to build relationships with clients, participate in investigation of witnesses and physical evidence, perform legal research, negotiate with prosecutors, analyze cases and develop trial strategies, and spend significant time in the courtroom litigating cases through motions and trials.
Applicants should have strong research skills and be able to communicate effectively. They should have a strong work ethic and be willing to work as a team along with other lawyers.
The public defender’s office encourages its lawyers to attend Continuing Legal Education events in the field of criminal law and covers the cost of these events.
The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The public defender’s office follows the County of Lexington’s annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Social Worker [LCMC] |
| Grade: |
208 |
| Position #: |
002526 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$52,072.25/ YR |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
A Bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Experience preferred. |
| Description: |
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-The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender's Office is seeking applications for a Social Worker position in its Lexington County office. This social worker will be employed in the Lexington County Magistrate's Court.
-The Social Worker will work directly with clients to assess whether they suffer from physical or mental health impairments, drug and alcohol addiction, or whether they have family or other social history patterns that affect their behavior and decision making. The Social Worker will write psychosocial histories to develop recommendations concerning treatment options, alternative placements, pre-trial release, and mitigation in sentencing.
-The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the County Wellness center. The Public Defender's Office follows the County of Lexington's annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Station Attendant - Part Time |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
01932 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49-$18.72 |
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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 for the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
No experience required. |
| Description: |
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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.
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.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
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.
Performs other duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Part Time Recycling Collector |
| Grade: |
104 |
| Position #: |
0013430 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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Operates a County vehicle, tows various-sized trailers full of recyclable materials to and from the Collection Centers, to the landfill, or designated recycling processing facilities. Exchanges, connects, disconnects, and positions trailers. Loads and unloads plastic roll carts filled with recyclable materials. Operates heavy machinery. Uses discretion when dealing with the public. Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/30/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Receptionist |
| Grade: |
102 |
| Position #: |
0016780 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49-$18.72 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License. |
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Job Purpose: Answers and directs all incoming calls to the Public Defender's Office. Greets and assists all visitors to the office. Assists other staff members with administrative tasks as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Answers all incoming calls from clients and potential clients, clients' family members, and court personnel. Directs calls and messages to appropriate attorneys and staff members. Greets and welcomes all in-person visitors to the Public Defender's Office. Informs potential clients about the process of applying for a public defender and uses office databases to check the status of client applications. Ensures that front office is stocked with office supplies, including copier paper. Performs other administrative tasks as needed.
Skills: Ability to provide excellent customer service. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook. Ability to learn and become proficient with client database. Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to details. Receptionist must develop a thorough understanding of office procedures for interviewing clients and opening files. Must be able to provide accurate information to clients, attorneys, and other staff members. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/27/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Paralegal [LCMC] |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
0002528 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$20.03/HR |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or higher in a related filed of study preferred. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Valid SC Driver's License |
| Description: |
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-The Eleventh Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking applications for a Paralegal position in its Lexington County office. This paralegal will work in the Lexington County Magistrate’s Court.
-The paralegal will perform specialized legal research and clerical duties for attorneys. The paralegal’s duties will include interviewing and screening new clients, drafting and filing motions and orders, preparing correspondence, making telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and organizing client files.
-The County of Lexington offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; participation in the state retirement plan; and access to the county wellness center. The public defender’s office follows the County of Lexington’s annual leave and vacation policies. This is a full-time position. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/27/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian I - Collection Management & Acquisitions |
| Grade: |
207 |
| Position #: |
0002071 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$49,124.70-$52,563.43 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
ALA accredited MLIS/MLS |
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Minimum Qualification -
Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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Responsible for cataloging and processing all formats of library materials. Catalogs books and audio-visual materials; interprets and applies library standards to classify materials for the library’s collection. Prepares materials for branch collection, maintains authority records, imports and purges MARC records, and updates records in system databases. Coordinates cataloging and processing services and workflow. Supervises staff within work area in absence of Collection Management and Acquisitions Coordinator. Serves on collection development committees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Responsible for cataloging all formats of library materials; books, audio-visual materials, serials, and eBooks. Accesses various databases such as Library of Congress and Online Computer Library Center. Verifies classification numbers and subject headings for items. Creates bibliographic records in library database. Updates and modifies item records to ensure compatibility with library database. Interprets and applies authority records to complete cataloging of materials. Utilizes experience and other resources to create bibliographic record of items that are not in standard database.
•Manages the workflow of the cataloging and processing team and establishes priorities. Advises team on cataloging standards and implements updates and changes. Receives and resolves cataloging concerns from team and branches.
•Assists with acquisitions for Library System. Manages orders, renewals, statistical reporting, and invoicing for periodicals. ?Communicates claims to vendor for missing, duplicate, and/or damaged materials and follows up with branch contacts. Communicates subscription issues and changes to branches as needed. Evaluates order carts to determine branch allocations and accuracy of data before purchase.
•Maintains authority file of approved subject headings, classification numbers, and bibliographic information. Interprets cataloging and classification standards to staff.
•Evaluates materials for acquisition. Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed. 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/deselection of materials. Runs reports to assist in selection/deselection decisions in keeping with collection development policy and working within an established budget.
•Creates and reviews various documents, including but not limited to cataloging worksheets, budget documents, financial reports, purchase orders, and various other reports, memos, and correspondence.
•Serves as Manager on Duty and assigns tasks to other staff members as needed; coaches and mentors subordinates and colleagues. Assists in the interviewing and training process for department staff. May interview, train, and supervise volunteers and interns as needed. Assists in establishing and implementing policies, procedures and goals for assigned branch and for own department. Coordinates ordering of necessary supplies and equipment. Serves the library on professional committees.
•Attends professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in public library operations and technology. Physical requirements: Exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/27/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Library Assistant III - Youth Services - Full Time - South Congaree/Pine Ridge Branch |
| Grade: |
107 |
| Position #: |
00002354 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$18.72/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Bachelor's Degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
1-3 years of work experience in a library or educational setting. |
| Description: |
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Requires public speaking. Schedule includes morning and evening shifts as well as weekend hours. Must be able to provide transportation to outreach and meetings. Provides customer service in person and by phone. Updates accounts, conveys fines/fees, and receives
payments. Provides Reference, Readers’ Advisory, and Technology services to customers. Plans and
presents programs and workshops as part of the library’s programming schedule. Markets and promotes
services and programs of the library. Assists in maintaining the collection.
Responsible for providing Technology assistance and training to individuals and groups. Guides and
instructs customers using computers and eReaders/Tablets to access resources, databases, and eBooks.
Teaches customers to use MS Office, resume software, and to set up email accounts. Assists customers
using microfilm readers. Troubleshoots issues regarding printers, wifi access, eReaders, scanners, and
copiers.
Provides Reference services to customers, including researching and answering reference questions in
person and by phone. Identifies appropriate resources and assistance to job seekers, small business
owners, educators, and life-long learners. Guides and assists customers in using various resources and
technology, such as databases and print reference materials. Assists customers in identifying and
obtaining resources from other library systems.
Presents and/or facilitates programs and workshops. Evaluates target audiences’ needs and interests in
order to plan and implement effective early literacy and lifelong learning programs. Utilizes technology
skills and/or knowledge of child development and literature in order to create age appropriate
programs. Keeps abreast of changes in literacy and technology trends. Promotes and models early
literacy skills as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) skills. Establishes
partnerships and plans and presents outreach programs with or for community business partners and/or
other educational institutions. Participates in community events and festivals. Monitors reading trends,
current events, and social issues.
Provides Readers’ Advisory to customers of all ages. Uses experience, knowledge, databases, and other
resources to identify appropriate materials matching the users’ interest and skill level to the appropriate
format. Develops book lists and subject-specific resource guides. Assists customers in locating and/or
placing material on hold. Refers customers to sources containing Readers’ Advisory information.
Assists in maintenance of physical quality of the collection, including shelving and organizing of
materials. Suggests books and materials for purchase based on customer requests and knowledge of the
collection and community interest. Creates and maintains book displays. Locates materials from
reports and resolves related issues. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/20/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Administrative Assistant II |
| Grade: |
106 |
| Position #: |
001032 |
| Department: |
REGISTER OF DEEDS |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Some experience with the Register of Deeds office. Must have a valid SC driver's license. |
| Description: |
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Assists those who need to record documents by reviewing and ensuring all requirements are met. Assisting citizens for any customer service needs. Ability to perform three cash drawer balances daily with basic clerical and accounting principles. Ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Ability to navigate the County website with a basic understanding of computers and various software. Basic understanding of the Statutes that regulate the Register of Deeds office. Ability to complete the entire recording process (record, scan, and index). Experience is required with the understanding of the Register of Deeds office and the specific processes. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/20/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Branch Librarian IV - Cayce/West Columbia Branch |
| Grade: |
210 |
| Position #: |
0000051 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$58,508.20-$62,603.78 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
MLIS from an ALA accredited college or university |
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Minimum Qualification -
4-5 years of professional experience in public libraries, including supervisory. |
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Job Purpose: Manages all aspects of a large branch. Supervises, trains, and guides staff. Assists in Strategic Planning for the branch and system. Responsible for all daily operations as well as the facility. Oversees the Collection Development for the branch. Advocates library services through programs and community partnerships. Evaluates programs, collection and services and develops related goals within budget allocations. Analyzes and compiles statistical reports. Serves as the liaison to the Friends of the Library. Guides and assists customers in the use of technology and reference services. Provides high level customer service duties related circulation and customer accounts. Performs related professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the daily operations of a large branch library, ensuring compliance with all applicable library and county policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Ensures that the branch is properly staffed and that resources and facilities are accessible for public use. Maintains high level of customer service throughout the branch. Establishes branch-specific procedures and manages branch-specific budgets. Responsible for acting in an emergency. Assists in developing policies and procedures for the library system. Serves on library system committees, often in the leadership role. Develops branch-specific policies and procedures when appropriate. Evaluates community needs and interests. Recommends to library administration additions or changes in library services. Evaluates and assists in the planning and implementation of changes and improvements to the facility. Supervises staff in a large branch (25-35 staff), including professional, paraprofessional, and support staff. Schedules and plans with professional staff. Works to resolve employee difficulties. Mentors and coaches professional and paraprofessional staff. Evaluates all branch staff and monitors their professional growth and development. Assists in the interview process and selection of new staff. Manages library programs, workshops, and services for and within the community. Develops a long-term curriculum for the branch focusing on literacy, technology, and informational programs and workshops for the public and community groups. Coordinates public relations and marketing materials for branch programs, workshops, and services. Collects and analyzes statistics for library programs, workshops, and services. Allocates and manages funds for programs. Responsible for forecasting and meeting community needs. Identifies and addresses individual and community technology, literacy, and informational needs. Advocates for library services and programs within the local community. Establishes and maintains partnerships and promotes the branch with the local schools, businesses, and organizations. Serves as the liaison to and guides the governing Board of the Friends of the Library. Manages and evaluates the branch's collection and materials. Coordinates community analysis to establish needs and interests in order to select materials. Evaluates collection usage data in order to develop a Collection Management plan. Formulates an annual and long-term materials budget for branch. Delegates responsibility of selection and deselection of materials. Monitors and evaluates the collection management assignments. Monitors expenditures monthly. Performs a variety of functions daily to keep library operational. May open and close facility. Updates signage and flyers. Maintains physical appearance, supplies, and seating/collaborative spaces for public. Proactively addresses basic safety and security issues. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/19/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian II- Youth Services - Cayce/West Columbia Branch |
| Grade: |
208 |
| Position #: |
0001149 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$52,072.25-$55,717.31Annually |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
ALA Accredited MLIS/MLS |
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Minimum Qualification -
Requires Public Speaking. Requires a SC Driver's License |
| Description: |
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Seeking an enthusiastic, community minded person who can lead the Youth Services Department at our
Irmo Branch. Would be responsible for leading a team of 4 in coordinating and implementing literacy
programming for ages birth through Teen. Would be responsible for building and maintaining a diverse
and well-rounded collection of youth materials that meets the community’s needs. Would work with area
schools and community partners in promoting library services. Would provide Reader’s Advisory and
technology assistance with a Youth focus. Would collaborate with the Branch Manager and other branch
staff on branch initiatives and large events. Would serve as manager on duty on a rotating basis.
• Supervises staff of Youth Services 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 Youth Services department. Plans, implements, and
evaluates library programs for children, teens, and 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.
Preferred Experience:
ALA Accredited MLIS/MLS with 3-5 years of professional library and supervisory experience. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/19/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Engineering Associate III |
| Grade: |
114 |
| Position #: |
002759 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION |
| Salary Range: |
$30.11/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose:
Performs project management on construction and design projects; inspects roads, curbing, catch basins, storm drainage pipes, detention ponds, and other storm drainage features and ensures infrastructure is built to all local, state, and federal regulations; Facilitate utility coordination and right-of-way acquisition for construction projects; Prepares all construction documents, including plans, specifications, and estimates; Conducts investigations and field surveys to provide recommendation to County Engineer for drainage issues requiring project development and funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates and manages construction and design projects; reviews design plans and inspects construction; tracks quantities of materials; reviews and initials pay applications, invoices and prepares change orders, purchase requisitions; prepares right-of-way easement and drainage easement documents; assists in developing contract specifications.
Conducts field surveys; records survey measurements and descriptive data; performs calculations to determine traverse closures; searches for and stakes property corners; researches plats, plans, and deeds to determine correct right-of-way or drainage easements. Prepares right-of-way and drainage easement documents/exhibits and obtains necessary easements for construction.
Coordinates with utility owners on Public Works projects on potential conflicts requiring relocation; researches properties to determine prior rights; verifies costs associated with utility relocation; coordinates utility work with project schedule.
Conducts traffic studies to determine average daily traffic, speeds, and patterns; uses data to determine C-Fund Paving List, In-House Paving List, road closings, and potential subdivision development requirements.
Inspects roads, curbing, catch basins, storm drainage pipes, detention ponds, and other storm drainage features and ensures infrastructure is built to all applicable Lexington County Standards. Reviews as-built drawings and compiles final inspection punch list. Respond to citizen inquires and complaints regarding public works and development projects.
Conducts research and field investigations of drainage complaints; applies surveys and designs solutions to issues; provides recommendations to County Engineer for drainage issues requiring development and funding of large drainage projects.
Manages Asset Management Systems; road inventory data base, work order system, pavement management system, etc.
Works with various other County Departments, including Finance, GIS, and IS as well as other departments to integrate Geographic Information Systems with Department’s Asset Management System; is proficient in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Arc Map, Banner, and Microsoft EXCEL.
Assists Engineering and Transportation departments with day to day operations, meetings, complaints, design work, right-of-way research, closing of roads, maintenance projects, etc. Assists with emergency operations during inclement weather, natural disasters and/or flooding.
Attends pre-construction, design review, and development meetings as well as required public hearings and meetings with local organizations. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/19/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian III - Assistant Branch Librarian - Irmo |
| Grade: |
209 |
| Position #: |
0001147 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$55,196.93-$59,060.72 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
MLIS degree from an ALA accredited college or university. |
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Minimum Qualification -
3-5 years of professional library experience in public libraries including supervisory and management experience. |
| Description: |
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Provides professional library service to the public. Assists Senior Branch Librarian in management of daily operations of a large branch library. Manages the Circulation Department and supervises staff within work area. Performs Collection Development duties for the branch. Assists with planning and implementation of library programs. Provides feedback concerning programs and services delivered by staff. Serves on system committees. Responsible for branch operations during the absence of Senior Branch Librarian. Supervises staff of assigned 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 process for branch staff. Enforces Code of Conduct regarding patron behavior. Serves on internal committees and assists in establishing and implementing policies, procedures, and goals for assigned branch and for own department. Coordinates Collection Development of internal department. Performs community analysis to determine customers’ needs and interests. Develops Collection Management Plan for assigned areas, including evaluating and determining internal budgeting allocations. Reviews and selects materials for acquisition. Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed. Serves the Library System by sitting on or chairing collection-focused committees. Promotes the library and its services and programs to the public, both internally and through community outreach. Provides Readers’ Advisory. Leads group tours of the library and represents the library to meetings of civic groups, schools, and other community organizations. Attends county and community meetings as appropriate. Resolves patron account issues, including payment plans and account collections. Reconciles revenue with daily system financial report; prepares and delivers bank deposit. Manages the branch supply budget; evaluates branch needs and orders supplies. Participates in System Collection Development and community analysis. Evaluates materials budget allocation and develops a Collection Development plan for assigned areas. Manages assigned subject areas of library collection including selecting, weeding, and replacing materials according to the System’s Collection Development Policy. Coordinates use of library meeting spaces for the public. Communicates the Meeting Room Policy and determines eligibility of applicants. Processes applications and collects deposits; compiles and submits usage statistics. Helps maintain records and statistical data including programming, patron references, and collection data. Ensures department meets performance standards. Suggests policy and procedure changes to services. Evaluates department equipment and furnishing needs and makes recommendations to Senior Branch Librarian. Performs other similar duties as required. Preferred 5-10 years of experience in public library management. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/19/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Engineering Associate II |
| Grade: |
112 |
| Position #: |
002758 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION |
| Salary Range: |
$26.29/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
1-3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose:
Inspects roads, curbing, catch basins, storm drainage pipes, detention ponds, and other storm drainage features and
ensures infrastructure is built to all local, state, and federal regulations; Manages Asset Management and Data Systems
and works with various other County Departments to integrate Geographic Information Systems with Department’s
Asset Management System; conducts investigations and assists with field surveys to provide recommendations to
County Engineer to drainage issues requiring project development and funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews design plans and inspects construction; tracks quantities of materials; reviews and initials pay
applications, invoices, and change orders; prepares right of way documents and drainage easements; assists in
developing contract specifications.
Places traffic counters and/or evaluators on roads to determine average daily traffic, speeds, and patterns; creates
maps to display data collected; uses data to determine C-Fund Paving List, road closings, and potential subdivision
development requirements.
Inspects roads, curbing, catch basins, storm drainage pipes, detention ponds, and other storm drainage features and
ensures they are built to Lexington County Standards as well as per the approved subdivision plans. Review as built drawings and compile final inspection correction list. Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints regarding
public works and development projects.
Conducts field investigations of citizen complaints; responds with appropriate personnel; researches and
determines responsible party to address complaints; surveys and designs solutions to issues.
Serves as survey technician; records survey measurements and descriptive data; performs calculations to determine
traverse closures; searches for and stakes property closures; researches plats and plans to determine if there is right
of way or drainage easements.
Performs administrative, managerial and technical work in planning and directing the operations of a General
Aviation Airport; prepares operating and capital budgets; prepares reports; performs day-to-day operations;
manages airport construction projects; submits annual Capital Improvement Plans; secures grants; complies with
safety regulations.
Conducts investigations into and determines solutions for drainage complaints.
Assists the environmental coordinator as needed. Assists in the administration of grants. Performs stream
monitoring and stream sampling for State and Federal permitting requirements. Assists floodplain manager with
surveying to obtain information for floodplain mapping and flood calls. Completes pond inspections and assists
with transfer of ownership applications. Assists Engineering and Transportation departments with day to day
operations, meetings, complaints, design work, right-of-way research, closing of roads, road and drainage, etc.
Assists with emergency operations during storms, inclement weather, natural disasters, flooding.
Attends construction, development, and Board meetings as well as meetings with local organizations.
Assists with workshops and outreach presentations; creates and delivers presentations to Boards and Commissions.
Supplemental Functions: Performs other similar duties as required |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/18/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
HVAC Mechanic |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
0000863 |
| Department: |
BUILDING SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$22.27/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
3-5 years of HVAC experience. Valid SC Driver's License |
| Description: |
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Under limited supervision, maintains all facilities with relation to heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems (HVAC). Repairs and maintains HVAC systems throughout county facilities, to include mechanical, electrical, and gaseous components of the systems. Provides ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks, cleaning, adjusting, and repairing systems. Maintain and repair ice machines. Performs preventative maintenance and inspections on buildings and equipment to include, changing filters, cleaning coils, checking and cleaning condensate pumps and lines. Preferred certifications: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for refrigeration, HVAC certifications, and a mechanical license. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/17/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Planning & GIS Technician III |
| Grade: |
114 |
| Position #: |
0000192 |
| Department: |
PLANNING AND GIS |
| Salary Range: |
$29.23-$31.57 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including 1 year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose: Responsible for the accuracy, currency, and utility of the County’s geographic databases. Assemble GIS layers and data; maintain, update and edit existing layers and translate data imported from state, federal, or private sources into a structure congruent with Lexington County’s existing data; coordinate road naming and reservation of potential road names; assign and map addresses; maintain, analyze, and edit E911 data structure. Provide liaison between County staff and external agencies and organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Assemble GIS layers and data using Esri software, aerial imagery, field survey data and other sources. Analyze how best to put disparate data components together and how best to compose new data structure. -Edit and update existing GIS layers and data using Esri software, aerial imagery, field survey data and other sources. Analyzing how best to alter data components to reflect new conditions such as recently passed zoning amendments or municipal annexations which affect County services. Determine how and when existing County GIS data layers need to be edited or updated. -Translate data imported from state, federal, or private sources into a structure congruent with Lexington County’s existing data. De-construct the data to its components (decide what the other agency, department, government was trying to follow for its boundaries, for instance). Manage the translation of data as basic as a wall map or as complex as other non-county GIS databases into useful geographic data for County GIS use. -Coordinate road naming and occasional renaming and reservation of potential road names. Diplomatically explain how County ordinances and guidelines impact each customer's situation or project. -Assign and map addresses, assist in the maintenance of the E911 database, provide liaison between County addressing staff, E911 PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point), and E911 database maintenance companies. Assist external and internal customers with locating and researching current and historic addresses. Alter E911 data structure when public safety conditions and provisions change. Translate actual addresses into address ranges and determine how addresses and address ranges are best arranged in E911 database. Alter E911 data structure when necessary (Working with E911 providers and database maintenance companies to cause the creation of new ESN's (Emergency Service Numbers - actually districts or territories) when a new Fire Station is completed, for instance, and then deciding which streets and addresses belong to the new Fire Station). -Provide County data to Census field workers and others gathering data on County. Liaison with Census Bureau personnel on any concerns, issues or questions concerning county addressing. (for example: determining whether an address actually exists, and if so, determining whether it is in County jurisdiction), interpreting Census data to determine how a given address or area fits into the Census data structure (which tract or block). Liaison with the public, and other agencies and jurisdictions, concerning any questions or inquiries on Census data interpretation; Research and determine boundaries of the County and within the County. Performs other similar duties as required. Prefer previous GIS experience, preferably with local government. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/17/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Fire Inspector |
| Grade: |
F6 |
| Position #: |
0002343 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$56,264.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
1 year of experience |
| Description: |
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Purpose: Provides community protection through fire and life safety programs. Performs fire prevention education for schools, community groups, and businesses. Conducts fire and life safety inspections to identify and mitigate life safety threats, and performs fire code enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable law. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs fire and life safety inspections for all new and existing commercial properties. Conducts fire and life safety education within the community. Enforces code compliance for required fire and life safety inspection violations. Conducts firefighting operations and provide command staff support on emergency scenes. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/15/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Training Captain |
| Grade: |
F6 |
| Position #: |
002745 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$56,264.00 |
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|
| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's degree in Education, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Five (5) years of broad and increasingly responsible experience in Emergency Services. Emergency services officer certifications and NIMS ICS certifications. Applicable instructor certifications. Must possess a valid SC Class D Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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Job Description: This is a daytime position with scheduled hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm or as necessary to meet the objectives of the Training Division. This is a supervisory position that is responsible for the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for departmental personnel including Firefighter Recruit School, promotional academies, incumbent employee training, and department medical serviced training. The Training Captain is responsible for the operational readiness of training equipment and supplies, training record keeping and other duties as required/assigned. Skills: Analyzing and interpreting data under pressure; Time management practices; written and verbal communication via in-person, phone, and email contact; preparing and generating various reports, documents, and presentations; public speaking at various events to promote the department. Preferred Education: National Registry Paramedic, American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, Instructor 1 Certification equivalency, IFSAC or Proboard Fire Instructor I Certification (must obtain within 36 months), NIMS ICS-300 (must obtain within 24 months), NIMS ICS-400 (must obtain within 24 months). |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/15/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Building Official |
| Grade: |
213 |
| Position #: |
0000075 |
| Department: |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$71,005.77-$76,686.24 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Bachelor's Degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
3 to 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose: Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and coordinates the operations and activities of the Building Inspections Division of the Community Development Department. Responsible for enforcing applicable building codes and construction related laws. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, responding to personnel issues, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, disciplinary actions, terminations and salary increases.
Communicates with builders, architects, engineers, and others to provide understanding and collation of building code requirements, infield inspections, interpretations and current procedures; communicates with peripheral parties and other county departments with interests in particular projects or portions of construction projects.
Allocates and directs manpower to ensure completion of all requested or necessary field inspection on a daily bases. Directs office and support staff in order to maintain acceptable project response times for both external and internal parties.
Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates building code requirements, proposed changes to the building codes and associated federal, state and local laws to assure compliance. Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of industry standards and advancements.
Reviews plans, applications, specifications and submitted documentation for proposed construction projects to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and laws.
Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/14/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Library Assistant III - Reference/Technology - Part Time - Irmo Branch |
| Grade: |
107 |
| Position #: |
00001062 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$18.72/hour |
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|
| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Bachelor's Degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
1-3 years of experience in a library or educational setting. |
| Description: |
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*Schedule includes morning and evening shifts as well as weekend hours including Sundays. Averages 20 hours per week. Requires public speaking. Must be able to provide transportation to outreach and meetings.* Provides customer service at the Reference Desk in person and by phone. Provides Reference, Readers’ Advisory, and Technology services to customers. Plans and presents programs and workshops as part of the library’s Adult Programming schedule. Markets and promotes services and programs of the library. Assists in maintaining the collection. Makes general updates to customer accounts.
· Responsible for providing Technology assistance and training to individuals and groups. Guides and instructs customers using computers and eReaders/Tablets to access resources, databases, and eBooks. Teaches customers to use MS Office, resume software, and to set up email accounts. Assists customers using microfilm readers. Troubleshoots issues regarding printers, wifi access, eReaders, scanners, and copiers.
· Provides Reference services to customers, including researching and answering reference questions in person and by phone. Identifies appropriate resources and assistance to job seekers, small business owners, educators, and life-long learners. Guides and assists customers in using various resources and technology, such as databases and print reference materials. Assists customers in identifying and obtaining resources from other library systems.
· Presents and/or facilitates programs and workshops. Evaluates target audiences’ needs and interests in order to plan and implement effective lifelong learning. Establishes partnerships and plans and presents programs with or for community business partners and/or other educational institutions. Participates in community events and festivals. Monitors reading trends, current events, and social issues.
· Provides Readers’ Advisory to customers of all ages. Uses experience, knowledge, databases, and other resources to identify appropriate materials matching the users’ interest and skill level to the appropriate format. Develops book lists and subject-specific resource guides. Assists customers in locating and/or placing material on hold. Refers customers to sources containing Readers’ Advisory information.
· Assists in maintenance of physical quality of the collection, including shelving and organizing of materials. Suggests books and materials for purchase based on customer requests and knowledge of the collection and community interest. Creates and maintains book displays. Locates materials from reports and resolves related issues. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/13/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Stormwater Outreach Coordinator - Part Time |
| Grade: |
105 |
| Position #: |
00001794 |
| Department: |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$17.49-$18.72 DOQ |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including one year of experience. Must possess a Valid SC Driver's License. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose:
Assists the Environmental Coordinator in conducting the educational outreach activities of the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium. Provides administrative support and documentation of all public outreach. Communicates with members and educational partners of the consortium regarding campaigns, meetings, events, advertising and reporting of joint activities to meet the requirements for public outreach and participation of the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support for public outreach activities.
- Communicates by phone and e-mail with consortium members/partners as well as with volunteers, organizations, advertisers, and vendors.
- Prepares and assists supervisor in conducting outreach involving advertising campaigns, booths, workshops, and posts event follow-up and summary of the effectiveness of these activities.
- Keeps track of materials and contacts with department’s messages.
- Attends meetings of the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium and transcribes minutes; attends planning meetings and post-event meetings.
Supplemental Functions:
- Performs other similar duties as required.
Preferred Experience:
-Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Environmental background, either education or work, preferred.
Applicant must have strong organizational skills and communication. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/13/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Property Coordinator |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
0002730 |
| Department: |
AUDITOR |
| Salary Range: |
$21.44/hour |
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|
| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including 1 year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Description:
Coordinates and processes various information and/or applications, provided by taxpayers, the County Assessor, various state and federal agencies in order to issue property tax notices, refunds, or additional property tax due letters. Maintain and updates master files and spreadsheets for the issuance of monthly and annual property tax notices and various reports. Loads, maintains, reviews, and verifies files, spreadsheets and reports often under time-sensitive deadlines. Must have the ability to trouble shoot problems and collaborate with other departments or agencies in order to resolve issues in a timely manner. Additional Job Requirements: Must be able to provide a high level of customer service by assisting taxpayers, staff members from other departments, and state agencies with written and verbal communications skills via in-person, phone, email, business letter correspondence. Strong computer and typing skills with attention to accuracy. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including a spreadsheet creation and basic formulas. Preferred Experience: 2 years of customer service experience, established time management skills, with an attention for details and the ability to accurately perform basic math calculations. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Paralegal |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
002556 |
| Department: |
PROBATE COURT |
| Salary Range: |
$20.03/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Prefer Associate's Paralegal Degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
2 years experience in a legal environment or 1 year experience in Probate Court; any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Responsible for review, examination, and processing of documents such as wills, trusts, bonds, and legal pleadings filed in the Probate Court. Duties as assigned by the Probate Judge, including working with personal representatives and and probate attorneys to ensure documents are properly filed during the administration of the estates. Requires attention to detail, typing, filing, word processing, preparing files for scanning, ability to work with others, and demonstrates patience and respect to the public. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Paralegal |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
0002692 |
| Department: |
PROBATE COURT |
| Salary Range: |
$20.03/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Prefer Associate's Paralegal Degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
2 years of experience in a legal environment or 1 year of experience in Probate Court; any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Responsible for review, examination, and processing of documents such as wills, trusts, bonds, and legal pleadings filed in the Probate Court. Duties as assigned by the Probate Judge, including working with personal representatives and and probate attorneys to ensure documents are properly filed during the administration of the estates. Requires attention to detail, typing, filing, word processing, preparing files for scanning, ability to work with others, and demonstrates patience and respect to the public. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/12/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Senior Deputy Public Defender |
| Grade: |
220 |
| Position #: |
002617 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE |
| Salary Range: |
$114,019.25 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school |
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Minimum Qualification -
At least 8 years of experience |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose:
Represents indigent clients in criminal cases, primarily violent and serious felony cases, pending in the courts of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Counsels clients on the law and facts applicable to their cases and seeks to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. Investigates cases and researches legal issues. Supervises assistant public defenders and support staff. Performs office administration and management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides legal representation to indigent clients in criminal cases pending in Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick, and Saluda Counties. Represents adult and juvenile clients charged in General Sessions, Family Court, or Magistrate’s Court and has a caseload of primarily violent and serious felony cases, including cases where the death penalty is a potential outcome. Appears in court on behalf of clients at all stages of their cases, including bond hearings, preliminary hearings, roll call, guilty pleas, trials, and probation violation hearings. Serves as co-counsel with other public defenders.
Conducts client conferences with people incarcerated in local jails and prisons throughout South Carolina and with people who are not incarcerated. Advises clients of the nature and elements of the offenses with which they are charged, potential defenses, their constitutional rights, and the penalties they face.
Investigates cases, directly or by supervising the work of investigators, to evaluate the prosecution’s allegations, find beneficial evidence to build defenses for trial and to develop mitigation for sentencing hearings. Interviews witnesses, obtains relevant records, and examines digital data from electronic devices. Reviews discovery materials provided by the prosecution, including audio and video recordings, and digital data from electronic devices. Conducts legal research and applies the law to clients’ cases. Utilizes artificial intelligence and other computer programs when beneficial to clients but always follows ethical responsibilities for lawyers, including the areas of diligence, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality.
Negotiates with prosecutors to attempt to resolve cases in manner that best meets clients’ objectives and provides favorable outcomes. Actively seeks ways to resolve cases through diversion, alcohol and drug abuse treatment, and mental health treatment when appropriate.
Maintains a position of good standing with the South Carolina Bar and follows the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. Reviews new legal decisions and statutes to maintain a thorough and current understanding of the law as it applies in criminal cases. Attends continuing legal education seminars, including those focusing on representing clients in capital cases.
Assists the circuit public defender in strategic planning, developing and implementing office policies, and directing office operations.
Appears on behalf of the circuit public defender before all county governing bodies within the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, as needed. Attends county council meetings and weekly department head meetings, as needed.
Handles daily personnel matters. Delegates work to, supervises, and trains assistant public defenders and support staff. Participates in recruiting and networking to find attorneys to work in the Public Defender’s Office and works to retain current attorneys. Guides assistant public defenders in representing clients, developing legal strategies, and obtaining successful outcomes in court. Assists less senior attorneys in trials and other hearings.
Ensures that deputy public defenders, assistant public defenders, and support staff are following the ethical obligations for lawyers and their staff members. Conducts job interviews and assists the circuit public defender in hiring and promotion decisions. Assists the circuit public defender in assessing job performance of employees of the Public Defender’s Office. Prepares and delivers employee evaluations. Provides constructive feedback and employee discipline when appropriate.
Assigns cases based on experience and ability of attorneys, severity of cases, and needs of clients. Identifies conflicts of interest and assigns cases to separate conflict groups in the office or to conflict attorneys retained by the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense. Notifies all relevant parties of the existence of conflicts and maintains records of assignments to conflict attorneys.
Performs office administration and management. Assists the circuit public defender in preparing and implementing the office’s annual budget. Assists the circuit public defender in drafting office budget proposals. Assists the circuit public defender in presenting budget requests, grants, and other financial matters to County Council.
Monitors state and local revenue and expenditures for the Eleventh Circuit and manages the office’s financial accounts. Orders goods, equipment, and services in compliance with procurement and technology procedures. Oversees the office’s voucher process of paying expert witnesses, investigators, and court reporters.
Reviews and approves required reports to the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense.
Supplemental Functions:
Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/09/2026 |
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| Position Title: |
Telecommunications Operator |
| Grade: |
TC2 |
| Position #: |
001817 |
| Department: |
COMMUNICATIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$21.31/hour |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency. |
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Minimum Qualification -
Under and including 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
| Description: |
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Job Purpose: Provide dispatch services by analyzing, prioritizing, and relaying emergency calls for service, while maintaining radio contact with field personnel to ensure safety and efficient responses. Perform all radio communications for multiple EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement agencies, in accordance with local, state, and national standards. Receives, processes and dispatches all emergent and non-emergent calls for service from citizens for all public safety agencies in a professional manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Answering and processing both emergent and non-emergent phones calls from citizens, responders and other agencies. Interrogating callers to determine what services are needed and what actions need to be taken immediately such as life saving instructions. All must be done in a timely and professional manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of all calls for service, self initiated unit responses and dispositions/results of calls, using a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and other software tools. Provide map verification of locations for jurisdiction confirmation. Ensure that the appropriate unit/personnel changes are updated for accurate record keeping. Utilize Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to dispatch, monitor responders, gather information for responding personnel, like call history, patient information, description of the situation and scene safety, all in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain constant communication with responders and radio traffic for responder safety. Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Software, Records Management System and DMV-Department of Motor Vehicle interfaces to support law enforcement operations. Promptly and accurately provide identification of subjects, ascertain criminal history of detainees, and send hits for wanted subjects are additional functions performed. Assisting law enforcement officers in coordinating with other agencies in reference to wanted subjects. Entering and maintaining information regarding wanted subjects, stolen items, missing persons, etc. Maintaining security of extremely sensitive information. Inform and educate the public, in person and through telephone conversations, as to the proper use of 911 and public safety emergency services. Redirecting them to appropriate non-emergent avenues to assist them. Participate in County or community sponsored events to further educate the citizens of Lexington County about our Public Safety Emergency Communication resources and abilities. Maintain all credentials by continuing education. All certifications must stay current and the telecommunicator needs to continue to stay abreast of any updates in software or policies and procedures. Attends all mandatory training such as In-Service and shift meetings. Performs other similar duties as required. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/08/2026 |
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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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