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Project Officer I - Building Inspections Services
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$68,140.00 - $89,252.00 Annually
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Administrative Assistant III - Building Inspections Services - 9/21/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $26.32 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Building Codes Inspector - 9/21/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$51,001.00 - $66,788.00 Annually
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Account Specialist II - Family Court
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$35,900.00 - $47,028.00 Annually
- Court Administration
- Sales
Environmental Lab Coordinator - Public Works
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$60,840.00 - $79,685.00 Annually
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
- Public Works
Survey Crew Supervisor - PW
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$54,308.00 - $61,172.00 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- GIS and Surveying
Regulatory Officer - Comm Dev & Revitalization
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Regulatory and Licensing
Program Manager - Comm Dev & Revitalization
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Project Management
Project Officer I - Zoning & Planning
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$68,140.00 - $89,252.00 Annually
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Planning and Development
Laboratory Assistant - Temporary - DAODAS
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$16.00 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
- Sciences and Laboratory
- Other
Fleet Manager - Fleet Operations - 9/4/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Fleet Management
Customer Service Liaison - PW - 9/4/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $24.39 Hourly
- Customer Service
Construction Maintenance Worker I - PW 9/10/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.17 Hourly
- Building Maintenance
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Convenience Center Site Attendant - EDISTO
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 - $16.96 Hourly
- Environmental Services
Compliance Officer - Comm Dev & Revitalization
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Regulatory and Licensing
Mosquito Control Field Inspector I
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.62 Hourly
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Nurse Coordinator II - DAODAS - 9/1/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$32.76 - $35.82 Hourly
- Public Health
Automotive Technician I, II, OR III
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$16.68 - $25.40 Hourly
- Other
Deputy Director - Community Development & Revitalization
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$95,804.00 - $125,465.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Community and Economic Development
- Other
Senior Program Manager - Comm Dev & Revitalization 8/27/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$85,508.00 - $111,987.00 Annually
- Project Management
Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$26.19 Hourly
- Public Safety
- Other
Project Management Specialist - Capital Projects - 8/24/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$60,840.00 - $79,684.00 Annually
- Project Management
Law Enforcement Records Specialist II (Detention/Bond Hearing)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.59 - $24.40 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
Constable 8/24/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.39 - $20.15 Hourly
- Public Safety
Case Manager - DAODAS - 8/25/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
Civil Engineer I to III (Capital Programs) PW
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$68,140.00 - $111,987.00 Annually
- Engineering
Landscape Architect - Site Plan Review 8/21/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$64,209.00 - $84,156.00 Annually
- Architecture
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
Law Enforcement Records Specialist II (Detention Center)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$20.59 - $24.40 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Legal Services
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff (School Resource Officer) 8/21/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$26.73 - $36.00 Hourly
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
County Services Representative III - Auditor - 8/17/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 Hourly
- Accounting and Finance
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
Design & Construction Project Manager - Facilities 8/14/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$68,140.00 - $89,252.00 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Project Management
Pretrial Analyst I - CJCC - 8/11/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $24.52 Hourly
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Telecommunications Technician
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $81,681.00 Annually
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Summary Court Specialist - 7/24/2026
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$17.26 - $22.61 Hourly
- Court Administration
System Administrator - DAODAS
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$24.25 - $25.73 Hourly
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Licensed Practical Nurse 7/17/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$25.00 Hourly
- Public Health
Convenience Center Site Attendant - Hollywood
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 - $16.96 Hourly
- Environmental Services
Senior Legislative Assistant
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually
- Legal Services
Peer Support Specialist - DAODAS 7/10/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$17.00 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
FIRE CAPTAIN - 5/28/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$18.17 Hourly
- Fire and EMS
- Public Safety
Appraiser I, II, or III - 7/10/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$45,052.00 - $54,308.00 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Records Clerk III - Assessor 6/30/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 Hourly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
County Services Representative III - Assessor 6/30/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 Hourly
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Municipal or County Clerk
Administrative Services Coordinator I - Cons Disp 6/29/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $28.36 Hourly
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Equipment Operator III - Collections
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$24.25 - $31.76 Hourly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Recovery Assistant - Temporary
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Other
Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$25.00 Hourly
- Public Health
- Other
Recovery Assistant
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Recovery Assistant - Night Shift
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$17.00 Hourly
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
Counselor
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $27.17 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Counselor's - Temporary
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $27.17 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Other
Equipment Operator I, II, or III
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$22.53 - $26.12 Hourly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Detention Deputy - 6/18/2026
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$51,947.00 - $61,066.00 Annually
- Public Safety
- Other
Detention Deputy Juvenile - 6/18/2026
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$51,947.00 - $61,066.00 Annually
- Probation
- Public Safety
- Other
Detention Deputy/Master Detention Deputy - Emergency Response Team
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$51,947.00 - $71,611.00 Annually
- Emergency Management
- Public Safety
- Other
Prevention Specialist - DAODAS - 6/12/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$21.66 - $22.98 Hourly
- Planning and Development
Deputy Sheriff
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$26.19 - $30.58 Hourly
- Public Safety
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 4/24/26
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $20.53 Hourly
- Public Health
Court Specialist II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$42,145.00 Annually
- Court Administration
- Public Health
Firefighter Engineer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,469.00 - $58,039.00 Annually
- Engineering
- Fire and EMS
Trades Technician III Detention Center
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Safety
Licensed Practical Nurse (OTP)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$25.00 Hourly
- Public Health
911 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$22.22 Hourly
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Safety
Trades Technician III - Plumbing
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Firefighter
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$45,495.00 - $49,953.00 Annually
- Fire and EMS
Trades Technician III
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Trades Technician III - Facilities
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$50,440.00 - $66,060.00 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Custodian
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 Hourly
- Custodial and Janitorial
Parking Services Representative I-Temporary
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$15.00 Hourly
- Customer Service
- Other
Forensic Pathologist
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$275,000.00 Annually
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Health
Heavy Equip Mech I, II, III or Heavy Equip Field Mechanic
- Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
$19.34 - $38.31 Hourly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
DOW SkillBridge Military Application (South Carolina)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Builders FirstSource
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Investigative Analyst
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Department Of Justice
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Logistician - Secret Clearance| Charleston, SC
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Cambridge International Systems
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy Sheriff - Temporary
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Investigations Analyst
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Highmark Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Battlespace Awareness CM/ILS Model Based Product Support Logistician
- Charleston, South Carolina
- DLH Corporation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airline Agent, Ramp Service
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Trego-Dugan Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Ramp Agent
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Menzies Aviation
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent FT - CHS MX
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent - CHS DL
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent PT - CHS MX
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Return Agent - Charleston Airport
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Enterprise Mobility
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent PT - CRW
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Airport Ramp Agent - CHS MX
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Return Agent - Charleston Airport
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Enterprise Mobility
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Logistician
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Systems Technologies
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Police Officer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- National Guard
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- West Charleston, Vermont
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Agent - Ramp
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Envoy Air
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Federal Contracts Specialist GWACs, IDIQs & DFARs
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Ignite Digital Federal Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Sourcing Coordinator
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Return Agent - Charleston Airport
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- National Car Rental
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
11B Infantryman - Management Training
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pretrial Analyst I - CJCC - 8/11/26
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Water Service Investigator - Examination
- Charleston, West Virginia
- City of Cleveland
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Spouse Fellowship Program Associate
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote Cleared Tech Talent Sourcer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Core4ce
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part-Time SIU Field Investigator - Flexible Hours (Charleston)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Lemieux & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Return Agent - Charleston Airport
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Enterprise Holdings
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Tier 3 DCO Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter (Malware)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- BREAK POINT LABS LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Corporate Investigator 4
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- US Tech Solutions
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Telecommunicator I
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Aviation Authority
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Airline Agent, Ramp Service
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Logistician
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Cambridge International Systems
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Purchaser - Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Nexans
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Cargo & Ground Ops Specialist
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Delta Air Lines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Industrial Pretreatment & Lab Operations Lead
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston Water System Careers
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- West Charleston, Vermont
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
FOIA Analyst
- Charleston, Arkansas
- Koniag Government Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Classification Analyst
- Charleston, Arkansas
- Koniag Government Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Charleston Program Specialist
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Booster
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Sr Technician TS - CO
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Osmose
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer
- Charleston, Missouri
- State of Missouri
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Detention Deputy - 6/18/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Corrections Oversight Worker - Southeast Correctional Center
- Charleston, Missouri
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- West Charleston, Vermont
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Patrol Agent (Full-time)
- Charleston, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police
- South Charleston, Ohio
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Detention Deputy Juvenile - 6/18/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Corrections Officer: Protect, Mentor & Grow
- Charleston, Missouri
- State of Missouri
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Summary Court Specialist - 7/24/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Ground Ramp Agent
- Charleston, South Carolina
- EVOLUTION PARKING & GUEST SERVICES
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Sr Analyst, Competitive Intelligence & Price to Win
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Court Specialist II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
14U Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Recruit (63834)
- Charleston, Missouri
- U.S Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Airport Agent - Ramp
- Charleston, South Carolina
- EVOLUTION PARKING & GUEST SERVICES
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Aviation Ground Services Agent: Jetway & Passenger Care
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Piedmont Airlines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Detention Deputy - 6/18/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Detention Deputy Juvenile - 6/18/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Detention Deputy - 6/18/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Ramp Agent
- Charleston, South Carolina
- EVOLUTION PARKING & GUEST SERVICES
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Court Specialist II
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Summary Court Specialist - 7/24/2026
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Charleston County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
15X Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Specialist (63834)
- Charleston, Missouri
- U.S Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
11X Infantryman Jobs (63834)
- Charleston, Missouri
- U.S Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Quality Control Technician
- Charleston, South Carolina
- SAIC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Officer
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Heavy Vehicle Operator
- South Charleston, Ohio
- United States Army
$51838.003906
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Principal Systems Engineer
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Boeing
$135489.375000
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- Engineering
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- South Charleston, Ohio
- United States Army
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Project Officer I - Building Inspections Services
- Charleston, South Carolina United States
- CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
- Sep 23, 2026
- $68,140.00 - $89,252.00 Annually
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us. Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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- $68,140.00 - $89,252.00 Annually
- Sep 23, 2026
Job Description
Description

Provide administrative analysis, development & review of assigned projects within department. Manage operational and fiscal activities, plan and develop systems and procedures to improve operating quality and efficiency of the department. Responsible for hiring, training and coaching employees, financial matters, office operations, office equipment and supplies, human resources and handle wide variety situations & conflicts involving clerical and administrative functions. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Building Services Director with considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental agencies, design professionals (i.e., architects, engineers), contractors and the general public.

HIRING SALARY RANGE $68,140 - $89.252 (Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Office Management:

Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department to include: staffing levels, budgets, financial goals, and change in instituted systems as needed
Evaluates office production, revises procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow
Monitor automated permitting system for integration with existing systems and trouble shoot/correct operational processes
Monitor and evaluate special projects through analyzing funds disbursements, reviewing progress reports and resolving any issues which may arise
Follow-up and follow through on any items or information requested by Field staff
Direct staff in the development, analysis and preparation of reports
Assist staff to resolve complex operation problems
Provides additional support to Director for special projects
Monitors and formulates office procedures for systematic retention, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records within guidelines of Records Management
Maintains and reviews personnel records to ensure completeness, and accuracy
Supervise clerical employees, conduct interviews, hire new staff, fire staff, salary reviews and proposed adjustments and ensure practices are in compliance with laws and regulations; prepare and process required paperwork for Human Resource
Maintain and process payroll records of vacations, sick leave, etc.
Determine and change personnel assignments and job descriptions as needed
Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews
Develops, directs and enforces automation policy for automated permit system

Financial Management:

Review and follow-up audit control systems devised by Internal Auditor for handling cash, recording mail receipts, writing checks, etc.
Monitor system handling delinquent account follow-ups, including telephone and letter; use of Small Claims Court to handle delinquent accounts
Prepare yearly budget and supervise monthly reports
Monitor department operating budget and expenditures
Provides grant administration to include preparation of quarterly and final reports and submitting requests for payments
Preparation of payroll, requisition of supplies
Travel/training requests; make reservations, process registrations, mileage expenses and per diem. Follow-up w/travel recap and process any additional expenses incurred
Process printing needs
Approve and verify monies collected/paid per service agreements with six municipalities and contract agreement with City of Charleston
Execute budget transfers
Manages account set-up, process and flow
Reconcile weekly/daily deposits and expense accounts

Administrative:

Assure proper maintenance and repair of equipment
Procurement of office supplies, services and equipment
Screen citizen complaints and follow-up with proper departments
Composes and types correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, etc.
Serves as liaison between the County and other department administrators, elected or appointed officials and local citizens
Keeps Director and designated other fully informed concerning work progress, present and potential problems; makes suggestions for improving/addressing problems
Reviews mail and documentation, maintains and schedules appointments for Director
Files/retrieves and maintains materials/data from department’s computerized and ;manual filing systems
Review and monitor work of License Technician ensuring rules and regulations of SC State Licensing Board are followed; minutes for Construction & Mechanical Boards are completed and appointments to board are filled and kept current; license renewal notices sent within designated time frame

Guidelines Utilized: Describe any laws, rules, regulations, standards and/or guidelines you use in the course of performing your job:

County Policies & Procedures; Financial Procedures; Planning/Zoning, Human Resources, Budgetary and Procurement guidelines; Records Management Policies; Legal guidelines (contracts)
County Ordinances (Building, Flood Plain Management, Fee Schedule)
SC State Licensing Board Rules & Regulations for licensed contractors; Rules & Regulations of Charleston County Construction/Mechanical Boards of Adjustment & Appeals
SC Building Codes Council regulations for required registration of Code Enforcement Officers
OSHA
GIS/GPS
DHEC
FEMA Floodplain Management
E-commerce

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in an Office Manager and or Service Administrative Manager or a related program, or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of five years or more working as Office Manager and or Administrative Services Manager, Including Supervisory Experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and a valid South Carolina driver’s license are also required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of office processes, procedures and technology
Possess strong ability for multitasking and leadership
Strong basic accounting practices and principles including familiarity with accounting techniques for governmental organizations
Basic knowledge of Human Resources principles
Working knowledge GIS/GPS
General knowledge of the International Codes (Bldg, Elec, Mech, Plmg, etc.), Floodplain regulations/requirements
SC Building Code Council regulations regarding registration requirements for Code Enforcement Officers
National Incident Management System (NIMS): system for domestic incident response (Homeland Security Presidential Directive)

Skills:

Strong decision-making and time management skills
Interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with staff, government officials, building professionals and general public
Active learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Strong public relation skills: dealing tactfully with general public
Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, internet and e-mail skills

Abilities:

Self-motivated and have the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to research, collate and prepare information in a clear and meaningful manner
Excellent organizational skills with ability to set and meet deadlines
Ability to develop systems and procedures for strengthening performance
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Response to external & high level calls during absence of Director

Certifications:

Certifications in leadership, supervisory, management, public administration, customer service, etc.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification: system for domestic incident response (Homeland Security Presidential Directive)

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Annual and Sick Leave
Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
Optional Deferred Compensation Program
Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Well-being Program
For more information, visit our benefits page.
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CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Charleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.

Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
- North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- https://www.charlestoncounty.org
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