Job Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide traffic and law enforcement services within the town limits of Ridgeland, SC.  This includes protecting citizens and their property by patrolling neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws, responding to calls for assistance, investigating traffic collisions and other related tasks.  Must be well versed in the 56 code of South Carolina as well as TR-310/FR-10 for traffic collision investigations.  Two years minimum of experience preferred on US highways and US interstates. 

SALARY: $52,300.31

Benefits Include:

-  Employer Paid Insurance

-  PORS Retirement System

-  Paid Training

-  Weekly Pay

-  Paid Holidays

-  Expedited hiring process

-  Access to workout facility

-  Take home car plan 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

- Be a U.S citizen at least 21 years of age

- Be a resident of South Carolina or in the process of relocating

- Possess a valid driver's license

- Be able to pass an extensive background check

- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

- Have no domestic violence or felony convictions

Only applicants submitting a completed application will be considered. 

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

Online at www.ridgelandsc.gov 

At the Ridgeland Police Department, 11323 North Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

You may submit your application either in person, by emailing to fmador@ridgelandsc.gov or by mailing to: P.O. Box 1719, Ridgeland SC 29936

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide law enforcement services within the town limits of Ridgeland, SC. This includes protecting citizens and their property by patrolling neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws, responding to calls for assistance, investigating traffic collisions and other related tasks.

STARTING SALARY: $52,300.31

Benefits Include:

-  Employer Paid Insurance

-  PORS Retirement System

-  Paid Training

-  Weekly Pay

-  Paid Holidays

-  Expedited hiring process

-  Access to workout facility

-  Take home car plan 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

- Be a U.S citizen at least 21 years of age

- Be a resident of South Carolina or in the process of relocating

- Possess a valid driver's license

- Be able to pass an extensive background check

- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

- Have no domestic violence or felony convictions

Only applicants submitting a completed application will be considered.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

Online at www.ridgelandsc.gov 

At the Ridgeland Police Department, 11323 North Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

You may submit your application either in person, by emailing to fmador@ridgelandsc.gov or by mailing to: P.O. Box 1719, Ridgeland SC 29936

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. 

Duties:

• Performs firefighting work, including preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires to protect lives, property, and the environment.
• Operates firefighting equipment and tools appropriately.
• Quickly and effectively analyzes hazardous situations and takes appropriate action.
  
• Participates in training, classes, and drills.
  
• Perform general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities.
• Operates firefighting apparatus, including pump operations and driving in emergent and non-emergent conditions.

Position Hours: 48 hours on / 96 hours off

Employee Status: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by training in fire service programs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; must complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire; and must possess a valid and appropriately classed S.C. driver's license.
• Preferred courses and certifications include:
  o IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II
  o Emergency Medical Responder
  o Emergency Medical Technician (Preferred)
  o ICS 100 & 200
  o Emergency Vehicle Driver’s Training
  o Pump Operations
  
• Ability to pass firefighter OSHA physical, must be physically capable of performing all tasks and must participate in physical training programs when off-duty.

Pay Info:

• $50,077 DOE/DOQ, with excellent benefits including paid holidays, participation in the State PORS, State Health Plan with employees’ basic health and dental insurance premiums paid by the Town.
  

How to Apply:

• Please email resumes to: bbonds@ridgelandsc.gov or mail resumes to: Town of Ridgeland Fire Department, Attn: Chief Bradley Bonds, P.O. Box 1119, Ridgeland, SC 29936

Web link to the job description:
http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities

Deadline: Open until Filled

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Job Duties:

• Maintains and repairs the sewer collection system for the Town of Ridgeland; inspects sewage pump stations to ensure proper working conditions.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on pump houses, piping and rights of way; cleans and inspects manholes and sewer mains; repairs and installs sewer mains and laterals; performs general grounds keeping duties as needed.
• Must be able to operate a truck, rodding machine, jetter, jackhammer and various hand tools and power equipment as needed and maintains assigned vehicle and equipment to be in clean, good-working condition.
• Must either possess or be able to obtain DHEC Class E Water/DHEC Class E Water Distribution/DHEC Class D Wastewater Treatment within 12 months of employment. A licensed applicant will have a distinct advantage.
  
• Helps monitor treatment basins and wastewater collection and treatment systems. Reads meters once per month (automated meter read system).
• Reports directly to the Water/Sewer Foreman.
  
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Water/Sewer Superintendent

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; valid SC driver’s license; ability to pass a background check and drug screening; must provide satisfactory 5-year SC DMV driving report; Must be willing to develop and work as necessary a rotating weekend schedule to check water and wastewater system operations and to promptly respond to customer complaints and/or system emergencies that may occur 24/7.

Physical Abilities: Requires the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis, pushing, pulling, guiding over 50 pounds on an infrequent basis. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch to place and move work objects. Requires the ability to perform full arm extension and movement out and overhead. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical, regulatory and safety information. Requires the ability to work on varying work shifts and in challenging work conditions that have septic and chemical exposure risks as well as odor and noise extremes. Must be able to perform the above in inclement weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, ice, wind and other such inclement weather conditions.

Compensation: $39,862 - $43,458 dependent upon qualifications/licensing and includes full benefits package including paid dental/health insurance through the State Health Plan, SCRS state retirement and paid vacation/holidays.

How to Apply: Please visit http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities to see full job description. Please email cover letters & resume to: tshaffer@ridgelandsc.gov

Open until Filled. The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary:

Directs and participates in the work of the Town Planning and Zoning Department in the development of a wide variety of plans for the orderly growth and historic preservation of the Town; Prepares, administers and enforces a Town-wide zoning map and zoning rules; Prepares comprehensive development plans and accompanying rezoning for all commercial, residential and industrial property within the Town; Prepares, administers and enforces ordinances governing the use of all land in the Town, including regulation of occupancy and use of property, and issues all zoning certificates; Reviews all matters of site design; Prepares and monitors Department budgets; Supervises permitting and building inspection staff. Knowledge and experience with economic and community development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required for consideration.
• Preference given to candidates certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or a Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
  
• Minimum five (5) or more years of planning experience in county/local government. Demonstrable experience in management is a distinct plus.
  
• Demonstrable experience in community development or related areas within a local government environment, including planning, zoning, transportation planning, comprehensive planning, building inspections/standards, housing, etc. is required for consideration.
  
• The successful applicant will show ability to present and explain complex land planning issues to the public and Elected/Appointed Officials. Skill in giving presentations and ability to communicate in writing; ability to negotiate with tact and skill; Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in legal determinations affecting land use and zoning.

Compensation: Generous compensation package including Town vehicle dependent upon experience/qualifications and includes full benefits package including individual paid dental/health insurance through the State Health Plan, SCRS state retirement and paid vacation/holidays.

How to Apply: For a full job description, please visit http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities. Please email cover letters & resume to: daverkin@ridgelandsc.gov

Open until Filled. The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer