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First Reading of FY 2013-2014 Budget
Columbia City Council will give first reading to the proposed FY 2013/2014 budget on Tuesday June 4, 2013 during the regular scheduled meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. In addition to first reading of the budget, City Council will give first reading to the proposed rate and fee increases for Parks & Recreation facility rentals and other recreation programs and first reading of the Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery and Registration ordinances.

City of Columbia to Co-Sponsor the Palmetto Concert Band Presentation: A Memorial Tribute
This Sunday, May 26th, is the 15th Annual Memorial Sunday concert by the Palmetto Concert Band. It will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts, located at 1051 Greene Street. The City of Columbia and USC want to treat the public to a family-friendly concert for which there is no admission charge.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I - S/S (FLEET SERVICES) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled mechanical repair work on City-owned automobiles, trucks and other light-to-heavy equipment, ensuring that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; to perform preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled, and to perform related work as required.
 
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II (FLEET SERVICES) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled mechanical repair work on City-owned diesel- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks and other light-to-heavy equipment, ensuring that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; to perform preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled, and to perform related work as required.
 
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II - S/S More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled mechanical repair work on City-owned diesel- and gasoline-powered automobiles, trucks and other light-to-heavy equipment, ensuring that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; to perform preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled, and to perform related work as required.
 
BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTAINER (FINLAY PARK) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parks and facilities, and to perform related work as required.
 
CADD TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of supervisor, skilled technical and administrative work related to the production of complex engineering and planning drawings; to provide assistance, consultation and training for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software users, and to perform related work as assigned.
 
CITY PROSECUTOR More Info >>
The purpose of this entry-level position involves representing the City as a prosecutor in Municipal Court and when necessary the City legislative and administrative officials in all legal matters before State and Federal Courts and administrative bodies. The employee, with limited supervision, exercises professional judgment and skill in preparing legal memoranda, reviews documents, represents the City in municipal court, civil cases, appeals and administrative matters. The employee consults with and advises departmental staff or participates in departmental matters requiring legal assistance. Employee must be prepared to work beyond a forty-hour work week. Employee will manage a criminal docket for Municipal Court and possibly a civil and administrative caseload as well as document review assignments.
 
CLASS III OFFICER CANDIDATE (POLICE DEPARTMENT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform limited police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, and to perform related law enforcement work as required.
 
COMMUNICATIONS CALL TAKER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to receive incoming non-emergency and emergency calls; to dispatch calls for law enforcement, fire, EMS and other personnel and services in an accurate, timely and professional manner; to maintain accurate and complete dispatch records, and to perform related work as required.
 
COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of duties in the realm of Community Safety in a community security program that will provide high visible patrol, residential and commercial property checks, crime prevention information and aggressive interaction with the community. Will provide high visibility community patrol efforts primarily on foot.
 
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to monitor and inspect City construction, renovation and installation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations and standards of quality and safety; and to perform related administrative and technical work as required.
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide management and leadership in the creation and implementation of economic development strategies for the City, and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. This class plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies, reporting program progress to executive-level administration through reports and conferences. This position will participate in an incentive program based on meeting established measurements related to economic development.
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (FIELD TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform technical engineering and administrative work to support the design, development and implementation of City water / sewer / storm drainage projects, to provide professional customer service, and to perform related work as required.
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (FOG INSPECTOR) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to monitor the discharge of Fats, Oils, and Grease into the City sanitary sewer system, to prepare and maintain associated records and reports, and to perform related technical work as required.
 
FIELD TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (ENGINEERING) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform technical engineering work in the design, development and implementation of City water / sewer / storm drainage projects, and to perform related work as required.
 
FINANCE DIRECTOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex professional, administrative, supervisory and technical accounting and finance functions involved in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City, and to advise administrators in their oversight of City business affairs. The position plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies, reporting program progress to executive-level administration through reports and conferences. The position reports to the City’s Chief Financial Officer.
 
FOREMAN I (FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to supervise crew members and participate in construction and / or maintenance work in assigned City department; to assist with or perform the work of subordinates as necessary, and to perform related duties as required.
 
FOREMAN II (STREET) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to supervise crew members and participate in construction and/or maintenance work in assigned City department; to assist with or perform the work of subordinates as necessary, and to perform related duties as required.
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to interpret, analyze, recommend and implement management information systems; to develop and implement computer software application programs and systems for user departments; to implement and maintain network infrastructure, applications and computer systems, and to perform related professional and technical work as required.
 
INSTRUMENT WORKER II (LIMITED TERM) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform routine to complex technical land surveying work in support of City engineering projects, and to perform related work as required.
 
LABORER I (SOLID WASTE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department, and to perform other work as required.
 
LABORER II (STREET) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department, and to perform other work as required.
 
LABORER II (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department, and to perform other work as required.
 
LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME) (DREW WELLNESS CENTER) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide skilled public safety work in enduring safe participation of pool patrons in organized swim and water safety activities and general swim program. Work also involves responsibility for assisting the Aquatics Coordinator in all phases of water safety and pool maintenance activities.
 
MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (PART-TIME)(DWC) More Info >>
The purpose of the class is to assist in customer service relations in the Wellness Center. This includes, but is not limited to coordinating and implementing fitness related programs and activities, responding to members needs, providing membership information to current and potential patrons, provide members with instruction for exercise programs and equipment use as well as the supervision of members activity and conduct while in the facility; and to perform related work as required.
 
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (STREET) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate light and heavy equipment in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds, and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate light and heavy equipment in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in the operation, maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
PARK CENTER AIDE (PART-TIME) (RECREATION PROGRAMS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center or recreational facility; and to perform related work as required.
 
PARK CENTER AIDE (TEMP/PART-TIME) (RECREATION PROGRAMS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center or recreational facility; and to perform related work as required.
 
PARK CENTER LEADER (PART TIME)(RECREATION PROGRAMS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center or recreational facility; and to perform related work as required.
 
PARK RANGER I More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform diverse duties in the daily day-to-day operation, maintenance and patrol of the Three Rivers Greenway and related City of Columbia facilities under general limited supervision. Work involves being responsible for the safety and security of parks and patrons. Work also involves exercising tact and courtesy in contact with the public, distributing general information and leading educational and recreational programs.
 
PARK RANGER III More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform diverse duties associated with the operation, maintenance and environmental education of the Three Rivers Greenway and related City of Columbia facilities.
 
PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONITOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to enforce City parking ordinances and regulations, and to perform related work as required.
 
PLANNER I (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform professional and technical work in current and long-range programs related to the development and implementation of land use plans and policies, capital improvements, infrastructure development and other City projects and programs; and to perform related work as assigned.
 
POLICE OFFICER More Info >>
Performs general criminal, traffic enforcement and police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Provides reactive response while on patrol to assist with incidents that have occurred to document information, gather witness accounts, look for suspects, and perform support activities as needed. Performs proactive prevention efforts while on patrol to discover crimes in progress and deter criminal activity in patrol area. Provides education and information to the public regarding traffic laws and accident prevention.
 
POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE More Info >>
Performs general criminal, traffic enforcement and police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Provides reactive response while on patrol to assist with incidents that have occurred to document information, gather witness accounts, look for suspects, and perform support activities as needed. Performs proactive prevention efforts while on patrol to discover crimes in progress and deter criminal activity in patrol area. Provides education and information to the public regarding traffic laws and accident prevention.
 
POOL MANAGER (DREW WELLNESS CENTER) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for planning, designing, implementing and supervising of the City of Columbia aquatic facilities. This class will assist with aquatic personnel management, aquatic operations supervision, training and program development with the integration of recreation swimming and other aquatic programs.
 
RIGHT-OF-WAY AIDE More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform responsible clerical and technical work in the researching, writing, acquisition and recording of easements, deeds and other documents pertaining to City projects. Under the direction of the Real Estate Division Manager, the employee performs work in determining ownership of property from various County Assessor’s data sources, data entry for computerization of easement data, requesting permission to enter private property for surveying, assisting Right-of Way Agents in writing legal descriptions and acquiring easements from property owners in a training capacity and maintaining record keeping systems for right-of-way acquisitions. The work requires the application of technical knowledge of the engineering, paralegal and real estate fields, including extensive knowledge of various computer software programs. The employee has considerable latitude for independent judgment and is expected to perform duties with a minimum of instruction and supervision.
 
SUMMER ASSISTANT SWIMMING POOL MANAGER More Info >>
Operation and management of an Olympic Pool.
 
SUMMER BUS DRIVER More Info >>
Transports summer youth participants to and from sites, on field trips.
 
SUMMER CAMP LEADER More Info >>
Manage a multi-faced summer recreation program within a City community recreation center.
 
SUMMER HEAD LIFEGUARD More Info >>
 
SUMMER LIFEGUARD More Info >>
 
SUMMER PARK AIDE More Info >>
Provide recreational leadership and supervision at a City park or playground.
 
SUMMER SWIM COACH More Info >>
 
SUMMER SWIMMING POOL CLERK More Info >>
 
SUMMER SWIMMING POOL MANAGER More Info >>
 
SUMMER WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR More Info >>
 
SWIM COACH (PART-TIME) (DREW WELLNESS CENTER) More Info >>
This position is specialized athletic recreational work coaching a competitive youth swim team. The swim coach is responsible for the development of swimmers by successful teaching of competitive swim strokes through direct coaching and training of swim team members and assistant coaches, and will assist in planning, designing, and implementing aquatics related programs and special events at City of Columbia swimming pools.
 
TELECOMMUNICATOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to receive in-coming emergency and non-emergency calls in the City’s Central E-9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center; to dispatch and process calls requiring emergency actions by EMS, Fire, Police and Sheriff Departments, and for receipt, transmitting, dispatching and processing radio and telephone messages, including routine EMS, Fire, Police and Sheriff reports and requests for information.
 
TELECOMMUNICATOR (PART-TIME) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to receive incoming emergency and non-emergency calls in the City's Central E-9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center; to dispatch and process calls requiring emergency actions by EMS, Fire, Police and Sheriff Departments, and for receipt, transmitting, dispatching and processing radio and telephone messages, including routine EMS, Fire, Police and Sheriff reports and requests for information.
 
TREE TRIMMER I (FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work and manual labor involved in pruning and removing trees in City rights-of-way and on other City properties, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER I (FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER I (STREET) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER I (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER II (STREET) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER II (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate trucks in the maintenance and/or construction of City facilities, grounds, and infrastructure; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
UTILITY TECHNICIAN/LOCATOR (WATER DISTRIBUTION & MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to locate water lines and valves for City personnel and contractors, and to perform other technical work as required.
 
UTILITY WORKER I (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department, and to perform other work as assigned.
 
UTILITY WORKER II (WATER DISTRIBUTION & MAINTENANCE) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department, and to perform other work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECH ASSISTANT More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work to assist technicians in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City wastewater treatment plant and related equipment, and to perform related work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plant and/or sanitary sewer lift stations, and related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform journeyman level work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plant and/or sanitary sewer lift stations and related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and participate in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plant and related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR (METRO WASTEWATER PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of City's wastewater treatment plant; to prepare and maintain required records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
WATER PLANT LEAD OPERATOR (COLUMBIA CANAL WATER PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of an assigned water treatment plant; to direct and provide instruction and leadership to lower-level operators as assigned; to prepare and maintain required records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III (COLUMBIA CANAL WATER PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and participate in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.
 
WATER PLANT SCADA TECHNICIAN (COLUMBIA CANAL WATER PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and participate in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s water treatment plant and related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.