Human Resources
Lisa Driggers, Human Resources Manager
803-286-8414
803-286-6109 (Fax)
humanresources@lancastercitysc.com
Department Mission
The City of Lancaster Human Resources Department is a business partner, working with the public and all departments within the City. The mission is as follows:
To attract and retain skilled, motivated and caring employees through job advertisement and employee education,
To assist departments and supervisors in creating a workplace that values and respects employees,
To provide City employees with assistance and understanding of all City benefits, policies and procedures,
To properly balance the needs of the employees and the needs of the public in a manner that is efficient and customer focused, and
To increase employee productivity and job satisfaction through growth and development.
Services We Offer
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Employee recruitment, selection and orientation
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Classification and Compensation
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Benefits Development and Administration
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Counsel to management on staffing, classification, discipline, organization, implementation and supervision
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Employee Communications and Involvement of Policy Development
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Training and Employee Development
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Labor Relations
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Safety (
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Risk Management (
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Workers' Compensation Administration (
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Employment Opportunities
Steps on How to Apply for City Positions:
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Call our Job Announcement Line - available 24/7 at (803) 285-8811 - to hear a recorded message of job openings. (Normally, the City's job announcement line is updated weekly.)
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For any full-time City positions, you must go in-person to apply at the:
One Stop Career Center
705 North White Street
Lancaster, SC
(803) 285-6966
(NOTE: Applications will only be available when a job vacancy exists)
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For any part-time City positions (i.e. Reserve Police and Volunteer Firefighter), you can apply at:
City Hall
Human Resources Department
216 South Catawba Street
Lancaster, SC
(803) 289-1456
Job Requirements
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Must have a high school diploma or a GED
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Must be 18 years of age or 21 years of age for Police positions
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Must possess a current and valid South Carolina drivers license
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All applicants will be subject to a personnel test, drug and alcohol testing, driving history inquiry and criminal history inquiry
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide equal opportunity to all applicants for employment, and to administer hiring, conditions, and privileges of employment, compensation, training, promotions, transfer, and discipline without discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to complete an application for every job I'm interested in?
No, as new jobs get posted on the Job Announcement Line, you can call Human Resources at (803) 286-8414 to update your application.
How long do you keep my application?
All applications are kept on file for 90 days.
How will I know the status of the position for which I applied?
You can call Human Resources at (803) 286-8414 and check on the status of the position.
What are the operating hours of City Hall?
City Hall (open to public) - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday