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City Announcements
2012 - 2013 Hospitality Grant Application Workshops
The City of Columbia is now accepting 2012-2013 Hospitality Tax applications and we are conducting two workshops for our Hospitality Tax grant. The workshops are being held to assist in the Hospitality application process . The first workshop will be Thursday, Feb 16th @ the Capital Senior Center near Maxcy Gregg Park from 12-2:00pm and everyone is invited to bring their lunch. The second workshop will be on Thursday February 23 @ Carolina Wings on Gervais Street from 5-7:00pm We will have a separate room and orders will be taken from the menu. Please call 545-3048 or email gdfanning@columbiasc.net for more information or to attend a workshop.

2012 State of the City Address [Full Text and Video]
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2012 State of the City address on January 11th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center's Coble Ballroom.
FULL TEXT
Main Street
Infrastructure & Transit Safety
Public Safety
Economy
Watch the entire address here!

Grants Status
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.

City Newsroom
Jan 01-26, 2012
Click Here To View The City's Photo Album!

Jan 01-16, 2012
Book Lovers Invited To Join

Jan 06-20, 2012
SCE&G Trimming Activities to Resume within City Limits

 
 
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Job Title: WATER PLANT OPERATOR (COLUMBIA CANAL WATER PLANT)
Pay: $30,461 - $39,599/ANNUAL
Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of an assigned City water treatment plant; to prepare and maintain required records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school, vocational school, or GED with one (1) year of work experience in a water plant.
 
Special Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid SC Class “D” Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record. Must possess and maintain a Class “D” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License. (Pay grade will be dependent upon certification and work experience for applicants who possess Class “A, B or C,” level of certification.) Will be required to work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts. Operators who possess a Class “A or B” level of certification will be required to fill-in for the Water Plant Lead Operator. Will be required to demonstrate competency and complete the necessary requirements in the Apprenticeship Program for Water Plant Operators.
 
Special Notes:
TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must obtain a Class “E” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License within six (6) months from date of hire. Preference may be given for prior work experience in a water plant; however, applicants will be required to demonstrate competency and complete necessary requirements in the Apprenticeship Program for Water Plant Operators.