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:
06/15/2019
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| Position Title: |
Paramedic |
| Grade: |
112 |
| Position #: |
00123 |
| Department: |
EMERG. MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$47,193.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
6 months to 1 year of advanced training beyond high school equivalency, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform job duties. |
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Minimum Qualification -
N/A |
| Description: |
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Provide appropriate patient care while on scene and 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.
Preferred Experience: Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification, State of South Carolina Paramedic Certification, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, and BLS Certifications. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
EMT |
| Grade: |
110 |
| Position #: |
01234 |
| Department: |
EMERG. MEDICAL SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$39,474.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED. 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. |
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Minimum Qualification -
N/A |
| Description: |
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Under general supervision, performs skilled and technical work in the 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 the 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 treating victims and in applying short-term relief. |
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| Application Deadline: |
12/31/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Heavy Equipment Operator I |
| Grade: |
105 |
| Position #: |
236800 |
| Department: |
PW/TRANSPORTATION |
| Salary Range: |
$28,144.00-$30,395.00 (DOQ) |
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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: |
12/31/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Building Inspector (Special Projects) |
| Grade: |
109 |
| Position #: |
209701 |
| Department: |
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$17.74/ hr |
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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, with under and including 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Performing inspections on residential buildings such as new construction, renovation, remodeling, fire damaged structures and mobile home set up. Also reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and engineering reports. The requirements are split between the county's CDBG and Home grants program and building inspections for residential homes.
Additional Job Requirements:
The inspector will attend pre-bid conferences to address questions that may be posed by potential bidders and assist in determining the accuracy and appropriateness of bid received.
Preferred Experience:
Inspector will need a background in real estate sales and appraisal, as well as, experience or certification as a licensed Home inspector. |
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| Application Deadline: |
08/01/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Firefighter Recruit |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
000456 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$32,754.00-$34,478.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School Diploma or GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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*** This posting is for interest in the next Lexington County Fire Services Recruit Class ***
Under general supervision responds to fire and emergency calls. Provides a wide variety of duties related to fire suppression in order to ensure public safety and welfare. Exercises judgment and safety in all fire and rescue related activities. Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain a SC Class E Driver's License or CDL with proper endorsements.
Applicants will be required to successfully complete the following:
-Departmental Physical Agility Test
-Ergometrics "FireTeam" entry level testing for teamwork, human relations, mechanical aptitude, reading ability, and basic math skills.
-An oral interview board
-The departmental 18 week Recruit Firefighter Program consisting of the following courses
-NFPA Firefighter I
-Hazardous Materials
-Auto Extrication
-NFPA Firefighter II
-Rescuing the Rescuer/ Rapid Intervention Crew
-Emergency Medical First Responder (National Registry Required)
All initial contact will be made via the email address provided in your applicant profile. Any questions, contact LCFS Administration at 803-785-8322. |
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| Application Deadline: |
07/08/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Volunteer Firefighter |
| Grade: |
N/A |
| Position #: |
111234 |
| Department: |
FIRE SERVICES |
| Salary Range: |
$10-$15 per call (DOQ) |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. |
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Minimum Qualification -
N/A |
| Description: |
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** Salary is Depending on Qualifications **
Under general supervision responds to fire and emergency calls. Provides a wide variety of duties related to fire suppression in order to ensure public safety and welfare. Exercises good judgment and safety in all rescue related activities. Must be able to work under stressful, high risk conditions. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid South Carolina Driver's License. Applicants will be required to complete the following: Departmental Physical Agility Test, reading ability and basic math skills, Lexington County Physical and drug test. Applicant must agree to complete all training required by the Lexington County Fire Service Training Division after acceptance. Volunteer applications are accepted year round.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 803-785-8287. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
911 Call Taker |
| Grade: |
106 |
| Position #: |
11012019 |
| Department: |
COMMUNICATIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$30,114.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Must be 18 years of age, High School Diploma or GED, previous experience is helpful. |
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Minimum Qualification -
High School Diploma or GED |
| Description: |
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Receives and processes emergency calls for services from citizens. Dispatches emergency serves. Coordinates additional resources for emergency calls. Provides emergency medical instruction for all Emergency Medical Service calls. Operates the National Crime Information Center computer to support law enforcement operations. Utilizes CAD to ensure accurate and timely dispatch of emergency services. Monitors status of all responding agencies. Answers calls for service for other county agencies after hours. Receives and/or reviews emergency and non-emergency calls for service, requests for National Crime Information Center information, QA sheets, patient condition information and radio transmissions. Prepares and/or generates CAD call cards, National Crime Information Center entries. Refers to and follows EMD protocols. 911 Call-Taker position operates on 12 hour shifts, with rotating days and nights.
The pre-employment selection process at the department consists of the following:
Criminal record review, psychological screening, initial interview, background investigation, pre-employment drug test, and any other requirement determined necessary.
You will be contacted upon the submission of your application. If your application is satisfactory, you will given a date and time to attend applicant testing. The entire hiring process could take as long as 8 weeks. You can check your application status on the Lexington County Human Resources website. Qualified applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Part Time Collection Center Attendant |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
001932 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
$10.33/ hr |
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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 -
Licensing and Certifications:
None 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. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Part-Time Litter Collector |
| Grade: |
101 |
| Position #: |
002167 |
| Department: |
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Salary Range: |
10.33/ hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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Minimum Qualification -
N/A. |
| Description: |
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Walk along roadside picking up litter and trash; load/unload trash and other materials for proper disposal; operate equipment to include: forklift, tommy lift gates, waste compactors and tow trailers; process daily work sheets as required and adhere to all County and department safety regulations.
Assist with special events; separate recycling materials from trash; work outside in all weather conditions. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/30/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Systems Librarian |
| Grade: |
213 |
| Position #: |
001560 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$59,563.00-$64,328.00 (DOQ) |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
MLIS or MSIS from an ALA accredited program. Requires a valid Driver's License. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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** Salary is Dependent on Qualifications **
Preferred Experience:
Above combined with 5-10 years in public library management and/or administration.
Supervises, administers and ensures the effective operation of the Library System’s automated Integrated Library System and networked systems. Performs a variety of complex analytical, administrative and technical functions that ensure effective and efficient operation. Develops, maintains, integrates and upgrades networks, computer hardware and software, network hardware and software, including the Library’s Integrated Library System. Supervises daily duties of technical staff. Works with administration in implementing policy decisions. Recommends, evaluates and implements changes to the existing technology structure. Works closely with Administration in budgeting and purchasing of new technologies. Upgrades the Library Automation system and provides information regarding the impact of such. Researches technological trends affecting the Library’s value in the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Directs the daily operation of the Library’s automated Integrated Library System (Polaris), other computing systems (ex. LEAP), and wide area network across ten library branches. Manages technology projects and implementation of library hardware, software and technology equipment.
Supervises duties of technical staff. Instructs, assigns, reviews and plans the work of others. Reviews work of subordinates. Plans and organizes technical enhancements and job flows. Trains and advices technical and library staff concerning technology policy, procedures and workflow.
Researches and formulates strategic plans for the short and long term development and efficacy of the library’s computing and networked resources and infrastructure. Consults with Administration in planning and budgeting. Submits capital purchase plans and requests to the Director. Evaluates and plans for system enhancements both hardware and software. Recommends purchase, and coordinates and participates in the planning, installation and maintenance of computer equipment, software applications and network systems. Analyzes, documents, and resolves system issues and coordinates responses with hardware and software vendors. Technical contact and support coordinator for Integrated Library System. Maintains relationships with outside vendors and County IT personnel.
Coordinates with managers and staff to determine and assess technological needs. Instructs staff in prescribed use methods. Authors and updates system level documentation. Runs reports as prescribed. Observes and analyses use data and trends. Uses various complex techniques of modeling data and information engineering.
Coordinates and manages modifications, changes, enhancements to the Library’s webpage. Manages integration of electronic materials for customers (eBooks, emagazines, downloadable videos) with existing library resources, web page, online catalog. Evaluates future digitization projects for Library. Participates in the collection development process, especially in regards to eBooks.
Troubleshoots technology malfunctions, performs and or supervises the repair and maintenance of computer and network hardware and software. Coordinates new software releases and evaluates the functionality of optional features for the system. Analyzes scope and details involved in LAN/WAN management. Supports end users in usage of integrated ILS – Replicates Polaris reported problems to troubleshoot. Tests network bandwidth parameters and adjust as needed. Administers the help desk system to assign and route computer trouble tickets to staff.
Works with databases and SQL. Knowledgeable of SQL queries and Microsoft Reporting Services. Knowledgeable of Open Source platforms.
Serves as a functional expert and provides leadership in multiple system functional areas including discovery access and design, fulfillment, metadata, electronic resource management, etc.
Provides front-line user support in a variety of formats, including via help desk software.
Supports a project management-based approach to advance the adoption and use of the system.
Performs other similar duties as required.
Additional Job Requirements:
Physical Requirement: Exerting force up to 20 pounds. Requires talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, kneeling, and reaching. Requires ability to drive a motor vehicle. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/28/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Administrative Assistant III |
| Grade: |
106 |
| Position #: |
001722 |
| Department: |
ASSESSOR |
| Salary Range: |
$14.48/hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Performs general administrative duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone and providing information as requested or forwards calls to appropriate staff person. Establishes and maintains filing systems, orders office supplies, maintains copier supplies and maintenance. Assists with various budget preparations and monitors accounts; prepares internal documents for procurement purposes.
Ensures accurate data entry, taxonomy and record keeping. Classifies real property by examination of Applications for Special Assessment as Legal Residence by studying Deeds, Trusts, Contracts of Sale, etc., locating Department of Motor Vehicle records, analyzing assessment details maintained by other governmental offices [confirming exemptions are not received in other regions (both in/out of state)] and verifying improvement certificates within files.
Maintains appeals such as coding an open appeal, setting up appointments, obtaining data for Appraiser, coding a letter, updating log with documents for County Appeal Board and State Administrative Law Judge, coding to close the appeal, etc. Tracks appeals, verifies tax year and ownership correlate in preparation of correspondence regarding appeals, obtains documentation for tax representative to speak on behalf of owner/appellate, attends hearings and writes minutes.
Enters data (straight deed transfers) into the CAMA system. Recalculates assessment data onto assessor's system; verifies completed Application against the information County has posted on CAMA (County computer system); reissues tax bills when values are adjusted.
Verifies proper tax map number by location such as subdivision lot or address; researches problems; issues corrected tax bills; performs data entry; locates new addresses; issues correspondence as needed. She facilitates in the correction of errors from edit reports that are required prior to mailing notices and annual real estate tax bills. She collects, organizes and adjusts approved, lowered values by means of data entry in regards to the Applications for Multiple Lot Discount, Homebuilders/ Developers Tax Exemption forms, etc. She proofreads Request(s) to Abate and Reissue forms prepared by employees prior to signing and submitting to Auditor's Office.
Verifies information on all Real Estate documents (Deeds, Plats, Court Orders, Mobile Home documents, etc) for accuracy by using both old and new CAMA and the mapping system, forwards (documents) to our Records Division or to the Cartographers for all necessary changes.
Coordinates meetings and meeting space; prepares meeting agendas; types and copies for all background material related to items on the agenda; attends meetings; takes and transcribes minutes; distributes minutes.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Positions in this class typically require fine motor skills, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/28/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Library Assistant I - PT |
| Grade: |
103 |
| Position #: |
015190 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$11.82/hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's Degree |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Preferred Experience:
Associates Degree with 1-2 years of work experience in a library or customer service environment.
Greets and assists customers who enter or call the library. Refers customers to other internal departments when appropriate and may provide guidance and basic instruction regarding using the online catalog, downloading materials, accessing databases, and other services. Performs circulation duties, including registering customers for library cards, updating customer accounts, accepting fines and fees, reserving and renewing materials. Utilizes databases, bibliographies, and other resources to recommend specific books and materials that the customer requests. Inspects and performs maintenance of materials. Promotes all services and programs of the library.
Provides customer service concerning accounts. Explains policies and procedures regarding holds, overdues, and fines and fees and in reference to customer inquiry as to the status of their account. Performs circulation duties including checking materials in and out, renewing materials, registering customers for library cards, updating customer records, assessing damages to library materials, and collecting money for fines and fees, and placing materials on hold as requested by customer. Collects and keeps accurate records of fines, fees, and copier revenue and may prepare and make deposits.
Greets and assists customers explaining the Dewey Decimal System and guiding customers in identifying and accessing materials and services. Explains library facility layout and location of collections. Instructs customers on accessing the internet and utilizing their online accounts, including renewing materials and placing items on holds. Troubleshoots access issues for computers, eReaders, and Wifi. May instruct and delegate duties to adult volunteers.
Promotes library services and programs. Refers customers to programs and print and online calendars and schedules. Explains meeting and study room policies and makes reservations for customers. Discerns patron interests and needs and is able to guide them to materials, programs, and services that meet their expectations. Conducts group tours and educates customers concerning a variety of library resources and services. Creates and maintains book displays that promote library materials, programs, and services.
Maintains the library’s collections. Runs reports to organize and maintain the collections and to resolve issues of lost items, hold requests, and low circulation. Assists in the collection development process making recommendations of materials to be added to the collection. Assesses physical quality of materials and may perform general book repair. Sorts and organizes materials to prepare for shelving. Assesses collections’ order and potential space limitations and shifts materials as needed. Empties book drop as assigned and checks in materials. Sorts items for shelving and routing. Processes periodical subscriptions. Applies labels and shelf locations to all new materials.
Inventories cataloging and office supplies for the department. Submits supply needs to appropriate staff member.
Performs a variety of functions daily to keep the library operational. Assists in opening and closing procedures. May change outdoor signage. Assists in general housekeeping and straightening of public areas both inside and out. Assists with set up and break down of meeting rooms and programs. May process returned materials after hours and on Holidays in order to keep workflow up to date. Works in other library departments as needed.
Additional Job Requirements:
Requires standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Must be available to work a combination of morning, afternoon, night, and weekend hours including Sundays. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/21/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Library Assistant III- PT- Youth Services |
| Grade: |
107 |
| Position #: |
157400 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$15.50/ hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Bachelor's Degree. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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** This position is for the South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch **
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of work experience in a library or educational setting.
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 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.
Additional Job Requirements:
Requires public speaking. Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. Must be available to work a combination of morning, afternoon, night, and weekend hours including Sundays. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/21/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Librarian I - Youth Services |
| Grade: |
206 |
| Position #: |
011380 |
| Department: |
LIBRARY |
| Salary Range: |
$39, 246.00 |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
ALA accredited MLIS/MLS. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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** This position is at the Lexington - Main Branch **
Preferred Experience:
3-5 years of professional library experience.
Greets and assists customers who enter or call the library. Refers customers to other internal departments when appropriate and may provide guidance and basic instruction regarding using the online catalog, downloading materials, accessing databases, and other services. Performs circulation duties, including registering customers for library cards, updating customer accounts, accepting fines and fees, reserving and renewing materials. Utilizes databases, bibliographies, and other resources to recommend specific books and materials that the customer requests. Inspects and performs maintenance of materials. Promotes all services and programs of the library.
Provides customer service concerning accounts. Explains policies and procedures regarding holds, overdues, and fines and fees and in reference to customer inquiry as to the status of their account. Performs circulation duties including checking materials in and out, renewing materials, registering customers for library cards, updating customer records, assessing damages to library materials, and collecting money for fines and fees, and placing materials on hold as requested by customer. Collects and keeps accurate records of fines, fees, and copier revenue and may prepare and make deposits.
Greets and assists customers explaining the Dewey Decimal System and guiding customers in identifying and accessing materials and services. Explains library facility layout and location of collections. Instructs customers on accessing the internet and utilizing their online accounts, including renewing materials and placing items on holds. Troubleshoots access issues for computers, eReaders, and Wifi. May instruct and delegate duties to adult volunteers.
Promotes library services and programs. Refers customers to programs and print and online calendars and schedules. Explains meeting and study room policies and makes reservations for customers. Discerns patron interests and needs and is able to guide them to materials, programs, and services that meet their expectations. Conducts group tours and educates customers concerning a variety of library resources and services. Creates and maintains book displays that promote library materials, programs, and services.
Maintains the library’s collections. Runs reports to organize and maintain the collections and to resolve issues of lost items, hold requests, and low circulation. Assists in the collection development process making recommendations of materials to be added to the collection. Assesses physical quality of materials and may perform general book repair. Sorts and organizes materials to prepare for shelving. Assesses collections’ order and potential space limitations and shifts materials as needed. Empties book drop as assigned and checks in materials. Sorts items for shelving and routing. Processes periodical subscriptions. Applies labels and shelf locations to all new materials.
Additional Job Requirements:
Requires public speaking. Evening and weekend work including Sundays is required. Serves as Manager on Duty as needed. Must be able to provide own transportation to outreach and community events. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/21/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Adminsitrative Assistant III |
| Grade: |
106 |
| Position #: |
000801 |
| Department: |
PROBATE COURT |
| Salary Range: |
$14.48/ hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
Associate's in Paralegal education and at least one year experience in a Probate Court or mental health provider setting. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Responsible for maintaining mental health records and hearings. This involves explaining mental health procedures to families in crisis; issuing emergency Detention Orders for involuntary commitments; scheduling hearings within statutory time requirements; reporting cases to the National Instant Criminal Background check system, etc. Also maintains guardianship and conservatorship cases.
Additional Job Requirements:
This includes reviewing accountings for appropriate expenditures; reviewing requests for release of funds; reviewing cases for changes in fiduciary bonds; scheduling hearings for delinquent cases, etc. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/20/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Administrative Assistant I |
| Grade: |
104 |
| Position #: |
105500 |
| Department: |
REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$12.65/hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
HS diploma. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and customer service duties as related to and assigned in the Voter Registration and Elections Office, following standard office practices and procedures with regard to processing voter applications, certificates, and related records.
Additional Job Requirements:
Assist Voters that walk in or call our office. Register new voters, update and change addresses and other vital information. Receive absentee requests. Prepares and distributes Voter Registration cards.
Preferred Experience:
1-3 years of office experience. Must be a self-starter. Must pay attention to detail, with Multi-Tasking abilities.
Great communication skills, General office skills, General Office equipment. Must be able to work long hours during election times. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/20/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Compliance Officer |
| Grade: |
207 |
| Position #: |
001274 |
| Department: |
COMMUNICATIONS |
| Salary Range: |
$41,208.00 |
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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, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Quality assurance review and reporting of requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance from the general public and other agencies.
Produce, analyze and present various forms of statistical and other data related to the performance of all Lexington County Public Safety and other outside agencies.
Training/Certification of both current and new employees within the communications division.
Develop and assist with the implementation of emergency dispatch protocols for EMS, Fire Service and Law Enforcement.
Assist with staffing of the emergency communications center and or emergency operations center as needed.
Knowledge:
Public safety (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement and Communications);
Quality assurance procedures;
911 Communications policies and procedures;
Microsoft Office;
Crystal Reports;
Training methods and procedures;
Protocols in accordance with accepted industry standards;
Software protocols;
Agency policy and procedures as well as that of the agencies.
Skills:
Advanced Mathematics;
Interpreting and recognizing trends in data and to report the findings to the appropriate persons;
Developing recommendations for changes in equipment or procedures with a focus on improving performance;
Operating equipment within the ECC and EOC;
Planning and running training classes;
Troubleshooting systems;
Written and verbal communications via in-person, phone and email contact.
Licensing and Certifications:
Paramedic Certification;
CPR Instructor Certification;
Emergency Medical Dispatch Manager Certification;
Instructor in Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification;
Fire Service Communications Certification;
Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification;
Instructor in Communications Training Officer Certification;
Communications Center Supervisor Certification.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
Positions in this class typically talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/18/2019 |
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| Position Title: |
Senior Administrative Assistant |
| Grade: |
108 |
| Position #: |
000758 |
| Department: |
PUBLIC WORKS/ADMINISTRATION |
| Salary Range: |
$16.58/hr |
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| Minimum Requirements: |
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Minimum Education -
High School diploma or equivalent, with 5 to 7 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. |
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Minimum Qualification -
See below. |
| Description: |
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Supervises and trains clerical personnel in the day to day function of the department. Selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, discipline, termination and salary increases.
Prepares purchase requisitions for all materials and equipment ordered for the department, prepares invoicing for payments; tracks and maintains accounting ledger for monies spent in all accounts. Assist in the coordination of automated systems, maintain database programs for use by department personnel. Prepares various reports.
Prepares and generates requisitions, change orders, purchase requests, travel requests, administrative budgetary transfers, and check requests. Processes work orders from citizens for road maintenance and drainage repairs.
Performs general administrative duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, establishing and maintaining filing systems
Maintains personnel files for full time, part time and volunteer personnel for the department.
Assists in annual budget preparations; provides department auditing by monitoring budget and providing monthly report expenditures and balances to superiors; prepares Administrative Budget Transfers for transfer of funds within accounts, when necessary. |
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| Application Deadline: |
06/18/2019 |
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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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