Job Opportunities
Employment Application
The Town of Irmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is an At-Will employer as allowed by applicable State Law. Employment-At-Will means that regardless of any provision in the application, if hired, the Town or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.
Town Hall - One (1) Open Position
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, plans, organizes and implements economic development functions from conception to completion, research and creation of equitable economic development strategies including business retention, business attraction, provides guidance to individuals and companies to establish, relocate, or expand business opportunities within the community. Manage the Town’s social media applications that include websites, Facebook and any other media outlets. Establish, coordinate and manage Town events to include, but not limited to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and interaction with the Okra Strut Commission. This will involve establishing seasonal events in the various town parks. Reports to the Assistant Town Administrator.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for curating business relationships, recruiting new business, encouraging business expansion, planning and organizing the implementation of business development projects, and coordinating public services and other related programs. Works closely with the Irmo Chamber of Commerce and/or other organizations to identify promotional opportunities for business recruitment, business expansion, and retention within the Town of Irmo.
COMMUNICATIONS: Ability to manage the Town’s social media programs that currently consist of website, admin Facebook, police Facebook, and Instagram. Will be responsible to keep information up to date on the website. Respond in a professional manner to appropriate questions and concerns on the Facebook page. Work with the Town’s administration to ensure employees understand the protocols and proper decorum when interacting with people on the various social media platforms while conducting town business. Manages the Town’s Listserve to provide public notices.
Operates the video equipment and record all council meetings, and official gatherings of town officials to include live-streaming and data storage. Interfaces with IT support personnel to ensure smooth recording options, server upgrades off-site storage capabilities and operation of plotter and GIS interfaces.
Uses a variety of supplies such as router / network cards, telephone / data cards, printer toner, ESRI Software, plotter paper, printer paper, general office supplies; along with computer software such as ArcGIS, Incode, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other proprietary programs. Must be licensed to operate a town vehicle.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Town Administrator, Town staff, engineers, contractors, IT Personnel, SC Secretary of State, SC Representatives, SC State Archives, County Managers / Directors, US Environmental Protections Agency, US FEMA coordinators, US Department of Justice (Civil Rights Division), US Army Corps of Engineers and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists with walk-in traffic.
Answers telephone and assists citizens.
Coordinates Events in the Town Parks and works with the Town’s Citizen Events Committee.
Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, establishing and maintaining filing systems, etc.
Attends meetings of the Town Council and select committees. Attends various Town events such as but not limited to the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Okra Strut. These meetings and events will require attendance after normal business hours and occasional weekends.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing or related field preferred, supplemented by four or more years of responsible experience in business development, marketing or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid driver’s license.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Pay Info
Salary range: $57,600 - $69,000 annually
Deadline: April 4, 2023
The Town of Irmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Law Enforcement - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
IRMO POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OFFICER I
Function:
Under general supervision, performs non-sworn public service duties while waiting to enter classes at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Attends the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to complete the Basic Law Enforcement certificate program. Reports to the Patrol Lieutenant.
Duties Performed:
Completes pre-academy training. This includes on-line classes and tests needed to take the cumulative testing requirements or other requirements of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Attends the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement Training certificate program.
Observes other police officers to gain experience in the principles, practices, and procedures of modern police work.
Assists other police officers as directed. Performs other duties as required.
Required Skil1s, Knowledge and Abilities:
Limited knowledge of state, local, and federal laws pertaining to the general exercise of law enforcement duties.
Knowledge of Town geography. Ability to speak and write clearly.
Ability to work well with colleagues and the general public. Ability to understand and follow orders.
Ability to be on call on weekends, nights, and holidays.
Ability to physically perform job duties.
Minimum Training and Experience:
High school graduate.
Have the minimum qualifications to enter training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Possession of a valid South Carolina driver 's license.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of state, local, and federal laws pertaining to the general exercise of law enforcement duties.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of general police work.
Knowledge of departmental organization, mission, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Town geography. Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to work well with colleagues, the general public.
Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately.
Ability to work various shifts on weekends, nights, and holidays and be on call.
Ability to wear uniform and maintain high standard of personal appearance.
Ability to physically perform all job duties to include standing for long periods of time, walk, run, speak clearly, write reports and citations, use firearms, use non-lethal weapons, write, apply handcuffs, drive an automobile, use unarmed self-defense techniques, and physically restrain persons.
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions and circumstances.
Ability to perform routine duties on a self-initiated basis with no minimal supervision.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate.
Successfully complete the agencies background investigation.
Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
NOTE: The listing of duties in this class specification is representative, not exhaustive. It is not necessarily a detailed description of all work responsibilities, and it does not give exclusive title to every function described.