Accountant III

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, performs routine and non-routine professional accounting work as directed within generally accepted accounting principles, departmental procedures and Authority policies. Duties include processing accounting information, preparing adjusting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and financial reporting as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:
Manages the corporate employee credit card program ensuring all required approvals and receipts are on record and the BJWSA handbook has been adhered to. Credit card program duties may include program administration.
Reviews customer service daily deposits and NSF transactions. Processes adjustments and corrections as needed.
Reconciles monthly bank statements, including processing cleared checks and monthly stale check report.
Prepares monthly and year-end debt entries and reconciliations.
Prepares sales and consumption report.
Reviews payroll and serves as payroll backup.
Processes W-9 requests.
Processes miscellaneous accounts receivables, which includes preparing and submitting bills such as tower lease payments, water samples, construction reimbursements, military invoicing, etc.
Runs monthly CIS accounts receivable reports, prepares reconciliations, and year end entries.
Reviews all check runs to ensure accuracy, proper approvals and coding.
Maintains and reconciles monthly general prepaids including insurance.
Reviews and analyzes monthly fuel invoices.
Performs quarterly purchase order audit.
Compiles and sends monthly and quarterly garbage & recycling reports to City of Beaufort/WastePro.
Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Requires good analytical skills, computer proficiency with a computerized accounting system, mathematical skills, general accounting knowledge, and a high degree of professional skepticism.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Preferred Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) within two years of start date. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Computer Proficiency: Must be proficient with computer software processing, including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and general ledger applications.

Analytical Aptitude: Requires strong analytical skills and the exercise of professional skepticism. All transactions should be analyzed with a questioning mind and a critical assessment of the accounting evidence.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; determine time and weight; and to employ advanced financial and statistical analysis, including the ability to calculate discounts, interest, financial ratios, etc.

Writing Skills: Requires proficiency in written communication, particularly with regards to financial reporting and the documentation of business practices and procedures.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility. Includes the ability to receive information and instruction from supervisor, as well as to communicate such information to other personnel clearly and concisely.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read and comprehend a variety of reports, informational and technical documentation, directions, instructions, policies, and procedures. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Intelligence: Has the ability to apply principles of rational systems such as accounting to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Must possess strong analytical skills.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Engineering Director

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

SUMMARY: The Engineering Director is crucial in leading the Engineering department's personnel and activities, covering development, capital improvement, planning, real estate, and construction divisions. With a strategic approach, this leader sets long-term organizational goals and develops policy and position papers. The Engineering Director offers technical leadership and mentorship to all department staff and maintains relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. To ensure the highest standards, codes, and regulations are met, this role collaborates closely with management and Board members, ensuring seamless coordination across the Authority's various departments, including field and plant operations, GIS, and asset management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Directs and supervises duties of assigned supervisory and technical staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems, and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline and discharge.
Participates in various Board Committees, advising policy concerns, project status, change orders and budgetary impact.
Fulfills successfully the following leadership functions: safety, recruitment, learning and development, succession planning, employee relations concerns/resolutions, counseling, performance management, promotions, salary administration, policy development/adherence, ethics, budget preparation/adherence and disciplinary actions. Ensures employee issues are dealt with sensitively resulting in legal, fair, consistent and defensible actions.
Ensures design and construction compliance with local, state, and federal laws and policies, as well as internal policies and procedures. Requires management level responsibility for application and interpretation of policies regarding the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Develops, implements, enforces, and analyzes engineering-department related policies and procedures, such as the Development Policy and Procedure Program and Alternative Residential Sewer policy, and institutes changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and implements changes when needed.
Assists with the development and implementation of the Authority’s short- and long-range Capital Improvements Program and water and sewer master planning, ensuring the necessary water and wastewater facilities are in place to support the current and projected needs of the service area thereby ensuring its conformation to BJWSA's vision. Monitors the status of the capital improvement projects regarding schedule and budget.
Manages developer and municipal infrastructure extension programs, ensuring the necessary water and wastewater facilities for the system extensions comply with local, state, and federal regulations and policies, as well as internal policies and procedures. Provides professional engineering direction and guidance in the construction, maintenance, and operation of utility facilities. Reviews, approves and provides technical assistance with engineering design plans and specifications for projects being developed by BJWSA and/or by others for eventual Authority ownership, ensuring proper design, good construction practice consistent with Authority construction guidelines, and ease of operation and maintenance.
Receives, reviews, prepares and processes various reports and documents to include pay requests, budget reports, financial reports, Board reports and construction progress reports.
Manages special projects as required.
Represents BJWSA at various meetings with engineers, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, various political entities, contractors, community groups, etc. to provide information and assist in the resolution of problems. Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with customers, developers, and local municipalities.
Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering. Minimum of eight years of experience in the water/wastewater industry. Preferred five years’ experience at the management level required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of South Carolina or obtain reciprocity within one year of hire. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Requires the ability to evaluate, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Synthesizes or integrates analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes engineering and development related policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge, or interpretations.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. This includes interacting with various departments on various levels to guide and direct activities, receiving direction and information from the Chief of Technical Services and management, and providing guidance and direction to subordinate staff members.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read and create a variety of documents, codes, regulations, policy and procedure manuals, maps, construction drawings, work orders, etc. using proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Chiefs, Board members, Leadership Team, department managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers, contractors, developers etc. with clarity, poise, voice control and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Computer Proficiency: Must be proficient with computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, database, construction drawings, work orders and mapping. Must have strong keyboarding skills.

Intelligence: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must be able to interpret and respond effectively to a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Must possess excellent analytical skills. Requires the ability to influence and manage teams, to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision and to acquire knowledge of topics related to role and the Authority. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow and give verbal and written instructions and counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to accurately utilize mathematical formulas, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculate percentages and decimals, interpret graphs, and determine time and weight.

Writing Skills: Requires proficiency in written communication, particularly documentation of business practices and procedures.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes when operating equipment and motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to operate a variety of items: keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with staff beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to perform in uncomfortable physical conditions and under stress when confronted with emergency situations, difficult personalities or tight deadlines. Incumbent may be subject to danger, risk or tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Laboratory Supervisor

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, performs duties related to the operation of the water and wastewater laboratory according to South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regulations. Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates laboratory activities and operations. Employee coordinates lab activities with other departments/divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance. Performs an extensive range of analytical tests for the chemical and biological analysis of water and wastewater.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Ensures safety policies and procedures are completely implemented, enforces these policies and procedures and makes recommendations for change when necessary.

Performs various supervisory duties including scheduling, assigning, counseling, appraising, training, and providing recommendations for disciplinary action and/or discharge.

Utilizes a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment such as GC/MS, AA, FlowCam, automated chemical analyzers, balances, ovens, spectrophotometers, DO, conductivity meters, pH meters, and ISE meters.

Performs daily routine calibrations and preventive maintenance of lab equipment.

Performs a variety of chemical and biological analyses for both water and wastewater treatment.

Maintains adequate quality control and quality assurance program for all parameters which includes method blanks, laboratory fortified blanks, laboratory fortified matrixes, laboratory fortified matrix duplicates, and method detection levels.

Prepares reagents, chemicals, forms, and sample containers used for various analyses and calibrations utilized by lab staff, contract laboratories, and water/wastewater operators.

Maintain continuing demonstration of capability requirements (CDOC) for lab certification by completing and passing proficiency tests (PT) yearly.

Ensures analyses are performed within holding times and confirms accuracy of results.

Maintains appropriate bench sheets for all laboratory analyses performed.

Uses various data programs to record, analyze and process lab data such as, Hach WIMS, Tracefinder, Xcalibur, ISQ Dashboard, visual spreadsheet 4.0, WinLab32, Gallery 5.1A, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Provide data results used to prepare a variety of reports including biological reports, SCDES Ground Water Monitoring Reports, SCDES Discharge Monitoring Reports, and SCDES Monthly Operating Reports.

Drives to multiple groundwater monitoring well sites and treatment plants to collect water samples.

Provide technical and administrative support to the Laboratory and Water Quality Manager in managing the day to day operations of the Authority’s water and wastewater laboratories.

Performs other related duties as required within the scope of their job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or related field. Minimum of three years of experience working in an environmental laboratory required. Prefer one year of supervisory experience. Must possess strong writing and verbal communication skills. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software (prefer Word and Excel), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) administration, advanced laboratory instrumentation skills, (such as TOC analyzer, Atomic Absorption and GC Mass Spectrophotometer) required. The ability to read, write and perform basic statistical calculations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess South Carolina Class “B” Water Treatment Operator, Class “B” Water Distribution, and Class “B” Biological Wastewater Operator Certifications or obtain within 3 years of hire.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes gathering information for supervisor as well as receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor. Also includes providing information concerning laboratory activities to staff members.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of methods, handbooks, manuals, regulations, charts, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written information. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to accurately utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages, decimals, time and weight.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually reads various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in operating job-related equipment and motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Adjunct Faculty Positions at USCB

Retired professionals bring invaluable experience and knowledge to our university, making them ideal adjunct hires.  Their deep expertise and real-world insights can greatly enrich our students’ learning experiences, offering practical perspectives that bridge academic concepts with industry practices.  Engaging retired community members as adjuncts not only enhances our programs but also strengthens our ties with the local community.

Clerk to Council Intern - Beaufort County

Summary Objective
The purpose of this internship is to assist with administrative tasks related to County Council and committee meetings, providing support in the preparation of agendas, meeting documentation, and public notices. The intern will gain valuable experience in local government administration, working under the guidance of the Clerk of Council.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assist in preparing agendas, packets, and supporting documents for County Council and committee meetings.
• Support the transcribing, editing, and finalization of meeting minutes.
• Help prepare and distribute public notices and announcements for meetings and hearings.
• Update the County’s website with relevant meeting information, agendas, and minutes.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Aid in coordinating board and commission meetings, including sending reminders and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.

 

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must currently be enrolled as a junior or senior in high school.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

 

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.       

Field Operations Supervisor, Pump Stations

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs. 

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, is responsible for the day to day supervision of the pump stations department that performs inspections and general maintenance on pump stations which include the basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment at all wastewater pump stations. Provides guidance and supervision to subordinate staff members. Ensures jobs performed conform to BJWSA specifications and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory agency standards.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performs various supervisory duties in managing subordinate staff to include training, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards and guidelines through the proper coordination of activities, allocating personnel appropriately. Performs personnel related functions such as acting on employee concerns, providing recommendations for selection of new employees, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge. 

Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and recommends changes when needed.

Coordinates and supervises the group’s installation of all new equipment such as pumps, motors, panels, instrumentation, etc., and coordinates with outside contractors for removal, repair and reinstallation of the same.

Initiates, receives, reviews, processes and/or transmits a variety of information and reports regularly; such as lab records, maps, property plats, maintenance work orders, electrical schematics, and technical publications or blueprints on lift pump stations and all related equipment, personnel evaluations, timecards, and personnel request forms. 

Coordinates the transportation of crews, materials, tools and heavy equipment required for each project. Communicates with various departments and crews via telephone, person-to-person, radio, fax, email, etc.

Coordinates the location, installation and maintenance of sewer service taps, meter installations, valves, sewer lines, etc. related to sewer pump stations.

Receives, investigates, considers, and responds to customer complaints and concerns in a professional manner. Provides information and technical assistance to the public and customers, both internal and external. Customers includes all departments within the Authority, as well as external parties including engineers, contractors, vendors and customers.

Participates, when possible, as a member of the Design Review Team, and assists in the design and construction of new water distribution and wastewater collections systems. 

Monitors inventory of and requisitions for needed equipment and supplies. Provides recommendations for purchases related to operations and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. 

Operates related technical equipment to include a backhoe, leveling instruments, ditch witch, dump truck, asphalt cutter, electronic pipe locator, mechanics tools, carpenters tools, etc. 

Ensures BJWSA work zone is set up safely and in compliance with MUTCD standards.

Serves as a member of the emergency stay-behind team.

Performs other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred vocational/technical school training in construction management and heavy equipment operation. 

Preferred five (5) years of experience dealing with water and sewer activities including construction and repair.

Preferred 3 years’ experience in supervisory or lead position.

Must have knowledge of OSHA and other related regulations. 

Must possess ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.

Requires computer experience in Microsoft Office products with the ability to use software used by BJWSA, and possess keyboarding skills.  

Must complete BJWSA sponsored training in work zone safety, trenching and shoring, arc flash training, crane operations, confined space entry, lockout/tag out, first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens or others as required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:   

Must possess a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.  

Must possess and maintain Class "A" Wastewater Collection System License and a Class “A” Water Distribution License. 

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of codes, regulations, policy and procedure manuals, maps, construction drawings, work orders, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine reports, performance appraisals, records, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a crew; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages, decimals, time and weight.  

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office machinery. Requires the ability to operate a variety of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with difficult personalities and emergencies. Incumbent may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs. 

Financial Intern - Beaufort County Probate Court

Summary Objective
The purpose of this internship is to support the Court Administrator and the probate team in processing and preparing financial documents, including financial reports, receipts, requisitions, payroll, and payment requests. The intern will gain hands-on experience in court administration procedures, with tasks performed under supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assist in processing financial documents such as reports, receipts, requisitions, payroll, and payment requests, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
• Support the probate team with document preparation and management, contributing to the organization of financial records.
• Work with the Court Administrator and staff to gather information and complete necessary forms and documentation.
• Participate in tasks related to the administration of court processes, including data entry, filing, and document tracking, under appropriate supervision.
• Perform related tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall operations of the department in a learning capacity.

 

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a student currently enrolled in high school, college, or law school.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

 

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    

Mapping & Applications Intern - Beaufort County

Summary Objective
The purpose of this internship position is to develop skills through a collaboration between GIS and IT Application Programming. You will assist staff in geographic information services in support of County departments, the general public, and outside agencies. You will also be participating in the integration support for Enterprise software applications and gain experience in supporting existing applications.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Learn basic principles of GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis in a mapping environment.
• Compile, manipulate, and refine Geographic data from a variety of sources.
• Support the customization of GIS workflow and software programs for data collection.
• Utilize both desktop (ArcGIS desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and online (ArcGIS Online) resources to create and edit data assets.
• Create and customize both digital and hardcopy maps.
• Assist in collecting needs from end users, documenting them, and supporting the implementation of solutions.
• Assist in identifying and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency of office tasks.
• Participate in the coding/development/maintenance, testing and implementation of systems under guidance.
• Contribute to the design of solutions to solve business problems while learning the business functions supported by the system.
• Work in a team environment to design solutions to solve business problems while learning the business functions supported by the system.
• Assist in automating tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Assist in reviewing and debugging code with supervision.
• Perform validation and verification testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to fix and improve software.

 

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently enrolled in high school as a Junior or Senior.
• Must be at least 16 years of age. 

 

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     

Legal Internship - Beaufort County Probate Court

The purpose of this internship is to support the probate team with legal document preparation, conduct supervised legal research, and assist in the processing of estate, trust, guardianship, conservatorship, and therapeutic matters. The intern will gain hands-on experience in legal procedures and document management under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Assist in reviewing and preparing case files for hearings, ensuring documents are organized and meet procedural requirements under supervision.
Conduct legal research to support the probate team's efforts in case preparation, with guidance from senior staff.
Draft memoranda and other legal documents, under the supervision and review of experienced legal professionals.
Support the probate team in processing and reviewing matters related to estate, trust, guardianship, conservatorship, and therapeutic cases, as directed.
Communicate with the probate team and court staff to gather information and clarify procedural requirements, always under appropriate supervision.
Perform related tasks as assigned, contributing to the department’s overall efficiency in a learning capacity.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a student currently enrolled in high school, college, or law school.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Naturalist Internship

Summary ObjectiveThe purpose of this internship position is to assist the Passive Parks Naturalist with environmental education programs to teach the public about the natural and historical features of Beaufort County through social media, and in-office public and community engagement.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Assists in the coordination and creation of an environmental education program.
Accompanies the Passive Parks Naturalist in teaching and guiding free nature programs for the public.
Cares for educational animal ambassadors.
Creates social media and newsletter content for the department.
Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be currently enrolled in college.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.