Frequently Asked Questions

• Yes, fully completed applications are required for all job vacancies. The application requests information that is not traditionally included on a resume. This information assists staffing specialists in learning more about the experience and qualifications of the applicant. Resumes are welcome however, they may not be substituted for the application form.

Yes, you may apply for two positions using one application. The job title for each position being applied for should be listed on the front page of the application under the "Position(s) applied for" category. If applying for more than two positions please use an additional application.

Jasper County offers its employees a variety of benefits some of which include: paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Yes, positions are routinely advertised in the Jasper County Sun, Hardeeville Times, Beaufort Gazette, and Island Packet. On occasion, job vacancies are advertised in the Savannah Morning News and Hampton County Guardian.

Yes, vacancies are posted with professional organizations,
vocational/technical schools, area colleges, professional journals, SC Employment & Security Commission, and other similar organizations.

Employment Opportunities are posted on the Jasper County Website. For those individuals who do not have internet access, positions are posted at the Jasper County Clementa C. Pinckney Government Building, 358 Third Avenue, Suite 212, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.

• Employment Applications are available on the Jasper County web site at
  www.jaspercountysc.gov. Applications may be downloaded and mailed to: Jasper County Human Resources, PO Box 150, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Applications are also available at the Jasper County Clementa C. Pinckney Government Building, Human Resources Department, 358 Third Avenue, Suite 212, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.

• Applications will be maintained on file for active consideration for a period of 6 months. After 6 months, the applicant will need to renew/update their employment application.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government

Health (includes Prescription Coverage),Dental,Vision

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Dependent Life Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (MSA)

State Retirement, Optional 401k and 457 Plans

Employee Assistance Program

14 Paid Holidays, Paid Annual Leave, Paid Sick Leave

Ancillary Products through Aflac and Colonial Life