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Celebrate Arbor Day
December 5th is Arbor Day in South Carolina. Celebrate, and add beauty and shade to your surroundings, by planting a tree!

City Smoking Ban Ordinance
Effective October 1, 2008. Click on the title for more details.

City Events
Dec 03 2008
5 Points Parking Committee Meeting

Dec 07, 2008
06:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Eau Claire Community Council 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 08, 2008
01:30 pm - 03:30 pm

Richland One Data Study Report Meeting

 
 
ACCOUNTANT I (PARKS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level professional accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of the City's general fiscal records and reports, and to perform related work as assigned.
 
ACCOUNTING MANAGER (ENTERPRISE) More Info >>
This position is responsible for timely and accurate monthly and annual reporting for each Enterprise Fund, Grant Accounting and Administration, Fiduciary and Agency Fund accounting and reporting, coordination of reporting and Component Units of City, and Internal Service Fund. Prepares all necessary accounting entries; perform monthly and annual closings; analyzes and reports budget variances on a monthly basis to functional management of respective funds. Supervises the Staff Accountants and technical accounting staff for enterprise funds, fiduciary, and component units. Responsible for monitoring adherence to all policies and procedures regarding internal controls for all positions supervised.
 
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER (DESIGN) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to administer the operations of the Design Group within the Engineering Division. This group includes design engineers and cadd technicians and is primarily responsible for design, development, review and/or coordination of City capital improvement projects, and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings. Work requires supervision of subordinate professional engineering, technical, and administrative personnel in the design, analysis, construction, and inspection of various engineering projects.
 
BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINTAINER (PARKS) 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.
 
BUS DRIVER (TEMP/PART TIME) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to drive the assigned bus to safely transport staff and citizens to various functions and locations and to perform other work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform highly professional, administrative and managerial work in directing all activities of the City’s financial services functions, which includes responsibility for all City revenue collections, treasury management and coordinating the work of several departments; formulation and executing of broad policies and development of effective procedures and organizational improvement in the City’s financial responsibilities, as well as the development of the annual and long range financial plans. The incumbent plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies, reporting program progress to the City Manager through reports and conferences. Serves as the City’s chief financial adviser, providing direct assistance to the City Manager and City Council in financial matters and regarding various special projects. Plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Financial Services Department, with emphasis on developing and maintaining effective procedures and procedural improvements to the City’s fiscal management system. Supervises the operation of the Financial Services Department; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff.
 
CIVIL ENGINEER I More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform professional civil engineering work in the design, development, review and/or coordination of City capital improvement projects, and to perform related work as required.
 
COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform a high visibility community patrol in order to reduce neighborhood crime; to perform related work in crime prevention and education within assigned communities, and other related security functions as necessary.
 
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (CASHIER) PARKING More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to participate in the collection and recording of revenue received by various City departments, to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times, and to receive, receipt and account for various fees, fines, and other payments due to City, and to perform related work as assigned.
 
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.
 
EVIDENCE ROOM TECHNICIAN (POLICE SUPPORT SVCS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to secure and maintain control of all evidence and found and/or recovered property; to supervise the work of evidence clerks, and to perform related work as required.
 
FIRE FLOW TECHNICIAN More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to maintain the water flow and working condition of all fire hydrants within the City of Columbia water system to ensure that all hydrants are in good working order to include painting, greasing, keeping adjacent areas free of vegetation growth and debris as well as maintaining accurate records of hydrant inspections or maintenance as well as maintaining a computer generated database to record historical date on hydrants.
 
FIREFIGHTER More Info >>
This is skilled fire fighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires to protect life and property. Incumbents are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such conditions as fire, heat, smoke and cramped surrounds. Although fire fighting and emergency rescue work are the most responsible and difficult areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent performing drills and studying methods, techniques and organization, and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment. Work also involves routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, buildings and quarters.Note: Those Firefighter applicants who are not Certified Firefighters and/or who do not have previous firefighting experience may be considered as a FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT TRAINEE or FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT.
 
FOREMAN I (WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE) 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 (PARKS) 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 (WATER DISTRIBUTION & MAINTENANCE) 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.
 
FORESTRY SUPERVISOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to plan, supervise and participate in the work of crew members engaged in tree maintenance and removal projects throughout the City, and to perform related supervisory and technical work as required.
 
GIS APPLICATIONS TECHNICIAN More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and participate in the development, implementation, maintenance and use of the GIS system in multiple City departments, and to perform related professional and technical work as required.
 
HOMELESS SHELTER SHIFT MANAGER (TEMP/FULL-TIME) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in and participate in the activities and operations of the shelter, including maintaining daily shelter operations, providing assistance to supervisors, employees of other departments of the City and to those being served at the shelter and to perform related technical work as required.
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GIS 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 interface with and develop Geographic Information System (GIS) applications and services; to implement and maintain network infrastructure, applications and computer systems, and to perform related professional and technical work as required.
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK ANALYST More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to respond to computer users' request for service and assistance with computer hardware and software problems; to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair computer hardware and peripheral equipment; and to perform related technical work as required.
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERIM ASSISTANT (TEMP) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to service the general needs of the Information Technology Department and whatever functional needs presented by staff as it pertains to information technology services and assistance in support of computer operations and departmental functions; and, to perform related technical work as required.
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to design and manage the City’s existing and new network and application technologies; to develop and maintain operating and security policies and procedures; to supervise a team of system administrators and support staff, and to perform related professional and technical work as required.
 
INSTRUMENT WORKER I More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform routine technical land surveying work in support of City engineering projects, and to perform related work as required.
 
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III (LAKE MURRAY WATER PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform routine to complex laboratory analyses of water samples to ensure quality potable water for City utility customers, to assist in maintaining the laboratory facility and equipment, to provide professional and courteous customer service, 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 I (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.
 
LABORER II (STREETS) 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.
 
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide Legal Assistant/Paralegal administrative and technical support to the attorneys and other staff in the office of the City Attorney. This work is performed in an environment protected by the attorney-client privilege and requires complete confidentiality.
 
LEGAL SECRETARY More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide responsible, confidential and complex legal secretarial support to the City Attorney and other department staff, and to perform related work as assigned.
 
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.
 
LOAN OFFICER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to originate, package and underwrite housing loans for qualified applicants within Columbia city limits; to assist in managing City-owned properties; and to perform related professional, administrative, and technical work as required.
 
MAINTENANCE REPAIR WORKER I (PARKS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of City parks and recreational facilities, and to perform related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
 
MARIJUANA ANALYST (CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist, under occasional supervision, with the analysis of Marijuana evidence submitted to the Drug Analysis Laboratory and assist the Police Chemist with other Laboratory tasks.
 
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II (FORESTRY AND BEAUTIFICATION) 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 (STREETS) 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 (STREETS) 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.
 
OFFICE ASSISTANT(TNDC) More Info >>
The purpose of the class is to moderately complex clerical work in support of efficient and effective department operations; to provide professional, courteous customer service at all times, and to perform related duties as assigned.
 
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 LEADER 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 I (LIMITED TERM) 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 diverse duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the department assisting with administrative activities for planning of long and short-term goals of Three Rivers Greenway and related City of Columbia facilities. Work involves assisting with control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items, compiles data and reports to plan and implement environmental and recreational programs. Work also involves managing public use areas, retail operations and facilities.
 
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 More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist in planning, designing, implementing, and supervising aquatic related programs and special events at City of Columbia swimming pools. Work also involves assisting with aquatic personnel management, aquatic operations supervision, training, and program development with the integration of wellness services.
 
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD (PART-TIME) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to provide safe conduct of school children and other pedestrians at street intersections. Work involves responsibility for regulating the conduct of pedestrians especially school children and the flow of traffic at street intersections. Work receives general supervision from a police officer.
 
SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT (WWM) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform routine to moderately complex clerical work in support of efficient and effective department operations; to provide professional, courteous customer service at all times, and to perform related duties as assigned.
 
SENIOR PARK CENTER LEADER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to assist in planning, coordinating and implementing recreational and social programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors with varying interests and abilities at assigned Park Center; and to perform related work as required.
 
STORMWATER ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to monitor stormwater drainage areas for pollution discharges, to prepare and maintain associated records and reports, and to perform related technical work as required.
 
STORMWATER ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to develop programs and record keeping systems to monitor stormwater drainage areas for pollution discharges, to prepare and maintain associated records and reports, and to perform related technical work as required.
 
TREE TRIMMER I 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.
 
TREE TRIMMER II More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled work involved in pruning and removing trees in the City rights-of-way and on other City properties, and to perform other work as required.
 
TRUCK DRIVER I (STREETS) 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 (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 assigned.
 
UTILITY WORKER I (WWM) 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 (SW) 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.
 
UTILITY WORKER II (WDM) 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.
 
VECTOR CONTROL WORKER More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to operate light to medium equipment and perform manual labor in the implementation of the City?s mosquito abatement program and in the maintenance of vacant lots and City rights-of-way; to maintain assigned equipment, and to perform other work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT LEAD OPERATOR (METRO PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of the City’s wastewater treatment plant; to provide instruction and leadership of lower-level operators as assigned; to prepare and maintain required records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECH II (METRO PLANT) 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 related equipment and facilities, and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.
 
WASTEWATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECH III (METRO PLANT) 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 TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I (METRO 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.
 
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR II (METRO PLANT) More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of the wastewater treatment plant; to prepare and maintain records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III (CC) 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 (CC) 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 semiskilled work as required.
 
ZONING INSPECTOR More Info >>
The purpose of this position is to enforce the zoning ordinance that regulates the use and development of land within City limits; to issue appropriate permits and certificates for construction or change in use of land, and to perform related technical and clerical work as required.