Revenue Specialist I, II or III

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide customer service to the general public, County Departments/Offices, and municipalities regarding account payments, inquiries and compliance to ordinances.

Conduct routine field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with ordinances administered by Charleston County Revenue Collections Department.

Specializes in the enforcement of a limited number of ordinances administered by Charleston County Revenue Collections.

Investigate complaints regarding potential ordinance violations.

Issue notices of violation, citations, and warnings to businesses and individuals found in non-compliance.

Document inspection findings, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports of ordinance violations and enforcement actions.

Provide information and assistance to the public regarding ordinance requirements and the compliance process.

Cookordinate with other county and municipal departments, agencies, and stakeholders to resolve enforcement issues.

Stay current with changes in ordinances, and enforcement procedures.

Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

Attend and testify at hearings and court proceedings related to code enforcement cases as necessary.

Represent Charleston County Revenue Collections Department at hearings, court proceedings, and community meetings related to complex code enforcement cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training and Experience: Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution; or Previous experience in code enforcement, law enforcement, or a related field is desirable.
• Knowledge: Substantial knowledge of municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Skills: Skilled in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and nontechnical language. Skilled in operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, including GIS and Web software.
• Abilities: Able to perform work with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail. Able to conduct field inspections, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing. Exposure to various weather conditions during outdoor inspections. Able to lift and carry materials and equipment as needed. Able to prioritize workload to maximize efficiency. Able to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Able to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions. Able to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions. Able and willing to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. Able to use integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program