High School diploma or GED required; physical exam indicating suitability to perform as law enforcement officer; favorable background investigation; valid driver’s license with no conviction of DUI; and must be 21 years of age.

Barnwell County is accepting applications for the position of Ramp Attendant/Grounds Maintenance for the Barnwell Regional Airport.  Duties include, but are not limited to maintain the airport grounds by cutting all grass, weeds, and bushes.  Responsible for weed control and cutting scrub bushes and trees along fence lines and ditches of the airport.  Will apply herbicides as necessary to control the weeks and grass on ramp areas, taxiway, runway, and around runway lights.  Other duties may require painting, minor carpentry, mechanical and/or plumbing repair.  Responsibilities also include fueling aircraft.  Direct supervisor will be the Airport Manager.  The position is 32 hours per week.  Weekend work will be required.

Qualifications:  Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Knowledge of airport functions and equipment preferred.

Under general supervision, patrols Barnwell County and performs general policy work and public services as required in order to maintain public safety and welfare.  Investigates crimes, responds to emergency situations and performs other duties in the maintenance of department effectiveness and efficiency.  Reports to the Sheriff.

Barnwell County is now accepting applications for a full time Equipment Operator.  Under regular supervision, operates heavy equipment and vehicles in order to perform various road maintenance and construction tasks for Barnwell County.  Uses various tools and performs manual labor to accomplish related assignments.  Operates a motor grader, backhoe and other various types of equipment to perform tasks associated with road construction and maintenance including: grading, digging drainage ditches, hauling sand and debris, etc.  Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.  Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:  Requires one to two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  A CDL license is not required, but is preferred.

Barnwell County is now accepting applications for a full-time Clerk in the Blackville Magistrate’s Office.  Applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:  a high school diploma with strong computer skills/data entry experience.  Must have good written and oral communication skills.  Must have a favorable background investigation and possess a valid driver’s license.  Must have the ability to meet and work well with the public and work in high stress situations.  Must be a detail oriented person who can focus and work accurately under pressure as well as complete tasks in a timely manner.  A professional and mature team worker is essential.

Barnwell County is now accepting applications for the full-time position of a clerk in the Voters’ Registration Office.  Under general supervision, the clerk will organize and assist in managing various aspects of voter registration and election procedures following current election laws and will perform routine to moderately complex and specialized duties in support of the voter registration and elections operations.  The clerk reports to the Director of Voter Registration & Elections and performs related administrative and clerical duties as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Must have a high school diploma and have extensive knowledge in computer applications and technology.  Must have effective communication skills and abilities to meet and work well with the public and work in high stress situations.  Must be detail-oriented and complete tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

The office of the Barnwell County Clerk of Court will accept applications for the position of Family Court Clerk and General Accounting Clerk.  Barnwell County offers a competitive salary and fringe benefits, which includes medical, dental, and vision, SC Retirement, and 401(k).  Must have strong computer skills/data entry experience and good written and oral communication skills.  In addition, must have a strong math/accounting background and the ability to work accurately under pressure.  This position requires a detailed person who can focus and work virtually mistake free.  A professional and mature team worker is essential.  Interested personnel please submit an application to the office of the Clerk of Court, after which interviews will be arranged.

Barnwell County is now accepting applications for the full-time Treasurer’s office Clerk.  Barnwell County offers a competitive salary and fringe benefits, which include medical and dental insurance, SC Retirement, and 401(k).  Under the supervision of the County Treasurer, the applicant will assist with accounting and bookkeeping tasks, receive and account for tax payments from customers, perform various clerical duties as necessary to maintain efficient and productive office operations.  This position reports to the Treasurer.

Minimum requirements for this position are as follows:

Must have a high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) to eleven (11) months of experience in general clerical work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; computer skills preferred.

Under general supervision, attendant will be responsible for keeping accurate records on all animals, cleaning of pens, feeding animals, assisting with euthanasia of animals, and keeping building and grounds clean.  Applicants must possess a valid SC Driver’s License.

The successful applicant will work approximately 28 hours per week, every other week.