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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: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III (LAKE MURRAY WATER PLANT)
Pay: $35,085 - $45,610/ANNUAL
Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to perform routine to complex laboratory analyses of water samples to ensure quality potable water for City utility customers, to assist in maintaining the laboratory facility and equipment, to provide professional and courteous customer service, and to perform related work as required.
 
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school, vocational school, or GED supplemented by one (1) year of college education in laboratory science, chemistry, biology, or closely related field with four (4) years work experience in preparing chemical reagents for testing; collects water samples for laboratory testing; conducts tests and prepares laboratory reports as required by the City, S.C. DHEC and other agencies; troubleshoots and performs maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory equipment; cleans and maintains laboratory instruments.
 
Special Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid SC Class “D” Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record. Must have knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office preferred, utilizing Outlook, word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Will be required to work on a rotating on-call basis.
 
Special Notes:
The selected applicant must pass a respiratory physical in compliance with O.S.H.A. Regulation 1910.134 Section (b).