Uncertified Litter Officer

UNCERTIFIED LITTER OFFICER Job Description FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: G07 PICKENS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION – SEPTEMBER 2024 JOB TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT LITTER OFFICER ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB The purpose of the job is to work with various county and volunteer groups as a coordinator of services and a clearinghouse for requests for assistance.

This role involves organizing neighborhood and area clean-ups, creating litter education programs, managing adopt-a-road initiatives, and coordinating volunteer groups focused on litter prevention and clean-up. The job provides public presentations to build participation through events and meetings, implements and conducts litter-related special events, prepares grant applications, and collaborates with County departments such as Solid Waste, Roads & Bridges, the Sheriff’s Office, Codes Enforcement, Public Works, Soil and Water, and Planning and Public Information.

Additionally, the position supports the County’s code and ordinance enforcement program by enforcing compliance with regulations regarding litter, junk, trash, illegal dumping, and land use.

Responsibilities include

investigating code violations, issuing warnings and citations, patrolling the county to enforce litter ordinances, providing technical interpretations of codes and regulations, and maintaining all required documentation. The work is performed according to established procedures and is regularly reviewed by a supervisor, with the position reporting to the Parks Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary . Develops a comprehensive Anti-Litter Management Plan and approach to managing litter, coordinating various programs and ongoing campaigns utilizing sound, proven methods for combating littering within the community.

Develops and implements a litter pick up route schedule. Identifies and responds to community, Administration and County Council issues, concerns and needs regarding litter abatement. Develops a reporting process and mechanism for citizens to report litter complaints that is efficient, effective, quick and easy. This process would include the ability to report to someone seen littering, illegal dumping, a road or area that has litter on it and/or a neighborhood that is in need of litter abatement.

Manages all litter complaints and distributes them to the appropriate department for action/enforcement. Inspects properties for violations, attempts to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation, issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply and related documentation for code violations; schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.

Maintains accurate documentation on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations. Seeks compliance with litter, trash, refuse, junk, illegal dumping and or other environmental conditions and/or violations that need investigation, prosecution and or abatement.

Develops a surveillance system program to catch litter, illegal dumping, and untarped vehicles. Issues warnings and citations for violations of ordinances governing litter. Prepares evidence in support of legal actions taken by the County; appears in court as necessary; testifies at hearings and in court proceedings as required.

Investigates and prepares a list of priority clean-up sites throughout the County and develops an implementation plan for remediation. Utilize a participative stakeholder related process to accomplish this. Keeps up to date on County codes and ordinances affecting the abatement of litter; recommends updates, alternatives and best practices on an annual basis.

Interprets and explains ordinances to members of the general public, contractors, business owners and other interested groups in the field and on the telephone. Develops, in coordination with the Public Information Officer and other marketing personnel, a public education campaign, including litter awareness, prevention and reporting, designed to increase participation in litter abatement and raise public awareness of litter as an environmental issue.

Coordinates the efforts regarding the anti-litter campaign and public events and activities with but not limited to Solid Waste, Recycling, Soil and Water, Keep County Beautiful, County School District, Palmetto Pride, Adopt a Highway, SCDOT, Sanitation and Governmental Affairs. Publicizes, encourages, and recruit corporate and volunteer participation in the County’s Adopt a Road Program, SCDOT’s and Palmetto Prides Adopt a Highway programs.

Coordinates with the appropriate agency’s youth education and outreach programs for litter awareness, prevention and abatement. Collects, monitors. and reports data on clean-up efforts. This data shall be shared with County Officials, County Council, and residents. Provides a high level of customer service at all times; projects and maintains a positive image on behalf of Pickens County when dealing with customers.

Exercises sound service techniques such as listening, effective communications and problem solving. Works and acts as a team player in all interactions with other county agencies and divisions. Works to ensure that safe work methods are followed to prevent injuries. Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications.

Performs routine clerical duties as required, including but not limited to greeting and assisting customers, preparing forms, answering the telephone, copying and filing documents, etc. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Performs other related duties as required. ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS : It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices.

Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT : Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information. PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT : Requires persuading or influencing others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations or ordinances.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS : Requires handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, cameras, animal control equipment, chemical immobilization rifle, etc. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS : Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS : Requires reading instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION : Requires high school diploma, GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : One (1) year of related work experience. Knowledge of GIS systems, various graphic and reporting tools, and associated computer programs to gather and report data.

The ability to utilize and extrapolate the data for use in reports, plans and grants. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid state driver's license. Obtain Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification from the International Code Council within 6 months of hire. Be at least an Advanced Class 3 Certified Officer through the South Carolina Justice Academy or obtain the necessary Certification within one year of hire.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires medium-to-heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, climbing, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS : The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS : The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth and color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers, customers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine. ADA COMPLIANCE Pickens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Position : 176001 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Grade : GRADE 07 Job Family : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Job Class : CERTIFIED LITTER OFFICER Posting Start : 09/30/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Salary: $23.24-$23.24 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Help/Feedback