Revenue Specialist I, II or III

REVENUE SPECIALIST I HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.66 - $28.36
 REVENUE SPECIALIST II HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $24.25- $31.76
 REVENUE SPECIALIST III HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $27.17 - $35.58

(Salary dependent upon applicant's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)

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• 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.

• Coordinate 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. 

ESSENTIAL WORK:

• 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.

• Coordinate 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.

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 of municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Strong observational and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations with tact and professionalism.
• Proficiency in using computer software for documentation and record-keeping.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Or, Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge,

skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. 

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

• Substantial knowledge of modern office procedures, filing systems and procedures.

• Substantial knowledge of County structure and responsibilities, practices and procedures

of assigned Department.

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.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing.
• Exposure to various weather conditions during outdoor inspections.
• Ability 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.