Jobs at Richland County Government

Maintains and verifies real property ownership records for county tax assessment, including deeds, plats, easements, and related legal documents. Records property changes, conducts title research, processes residency applications, assists with tax estimates and discounts, responds to taxpayers, and performs routine clerical, data-entry, filing, reporting, and customer service duties.

Prepares and prosecutes criminal cases, including trials, hearings, indictments, warrants, motions, and legal briefs. Reviews evidence and incident reports, researches legal issues, advises law enforcement, negotiates with attorneys, supports victims, and supervises assigned staff. Represents the Solicitor’s Office in court, responds to public inquiries, coordinates with agencies, prepares reports, delivers community presentations, and remains available on call 24/7.

Manages soil and water conservation district operations, environmental education programs, grants, budgets, field research, and outreach. Coordinates projects and partners across county, state, federal, academic, nonprofit, and school organizations. Develops conservation curricula and educational materials, oversees reporting and compliance, conducts data analysis, represents the district publicly, and supervises staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors. Frequent fieldwork and occasional nonstandard hours may be required.

Maintains election equipment and supplies, prepares election programs and polling materials, supports poll worker recruitment and training, assists with tabulation and certification, produces reports, manages inventory, performs basic GIS and election data analysis, and delivers equipment. Requires election certification, software proficiency, and the ability to drive county vehicles and a 16-foot box truck.

Supervises Bond Court Division staff and daily clerical operations, ensuring accurate case processing and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures. Oversees court records, warrants, dockets, bonds, fines, deposits, reports, and administrative documents. Responds to inquiries from legal professionals, officials, defendants, and the public; assists in courtroom operations and coordinates security. Performs personnel supervision, training, auditing, customer service, notary duties, and provides 24/7 on-call support.

Provides timely, courteous customer service to county officials, staff, citizens, and outside agencies. Receives and tracks inquiries, complaints, compliments, service requests, and Freedom of Information Act requests; explains policies, coordinates referrals and meetings, maintains confidential records, calculates solid waste fees, identifies tax discrepancies, prepares reports, performs clerical duties, and supports emergency operations.

Processes employee payroll records, timesheets, garnishments, supplemental checks, deferred compensation, installment loan payments, payroll adjustments, and biweekly reports. Reviews Workday tasks, payroll audits, new-hire records, and leave documentation. Responds to routine financial inquiries, coordinates payroll activities across departments, performs clerical and data-entry duties, and serves as backup to an Accountant II.

Oversees County financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, cash management, procurement, internal controls, and GAAP compliance. Coordinates financial statement preparation, monthly and year-end close activities, audit schedules, debt and capital investment analysis, and financial reporting. Reviews financial data, develops recommendations, safeguards assets, and provides leadership and guidance to Finance Department staff.

Leads Richland County’s information security program, including development and enforcement of security standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines across diverse technology environments. Oversees data protection and infrastructure security, collaborates with business systems and GIS teams, advises department leaders, and coordinates with risk, legal, HR, finance, auditors, consultants, and vendors. GIAC certification must be attained within the first year.

Reviews site plans and map amendment applications for zoning compliance, issues permits and reports, answers public inquiries, conducts field checks, supports Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, maintains zoning records, and assists taxpayers and developers with allowable land uses.

Manages internal and external communications, graphic design, social media strategy, public engagement, and community storytelling for the County. Creates branded campaigns and materials, writes and edits public information, coordinates media and community events, supervises a Social Media Specialist, prepares departmental reports, and supports media inquiries and digital content. Requires collaboration with County departments, partners, media, and the public, along with occasional evening and weekend work.

The Manager of Legal Services supervises attorneys, oversees legal activities for CASA volunteers, develops policy, and ensures compliance with legal standards while advocating for children in abuse and neglect cases.

The Senior Programmer Analyst will lead software development projects, conduct feasibility studies, mentor junior developers, and ensure application security and performance. Key responsibilities include design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation of software solutions.

This position manages the accounting operations of the Treasurer's Office, oversees staff, coordinates financial activities, and ensures compliance with financial policies.

Manage administrative functions for the Emergency Services Department, supervise clerical staff, handle budgeting, and provide general support to senior staff.

Lead Developer in the GIS Division responsible for software development within GIS, managing databases, and creating GIS web applications.

The CASA Attorney I provides legal advice and representation in court, interprets legal issues, prepares cases, and trains Guardians ad Litem.

The Transportation Project Manager oversees projects funded by the County Penny Transportation Program, managing planning, design, construction, and compliance with regulations and standards.

The role involves system administration and software development in GIS, focusing on spatial analysis and land-based work responsibilities.

Provide legal representation and advice to CASA volunteers in child abuse/neglect cases, prepare cases for court, and conduct research on legal issues. Collaborate with department staff and train Guardians ad Litem.