City of Abbeville

Office of Human Resources  

It takes dedicated, multi-talented, diverse, subject matter experts to serve the residential and business communities of the City of Abbeville. Here at the city, we are proud of our team. We are proud to serve. Our city public servants, work hard everyday to provide professional and respected services to all.  As a municipality serving  our community,  we take pride enabling the City of Abbeville to be a healthy, happy, save place to live, work and visit.

Our Office of Human Resources provides:

• Benefits Administration
• Professional Development
• Consulting Services 
• Organizational Management
• Employee Recruitment, Selection and Orientation
• Labor Relations and Employee Communications

The City of Abbeville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 

The City of Abbeville will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. The City of Abbeville does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran’s status or genetic information.

The City of Abbeville participates in E-Verify, in compliance with a federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Great benefit package including retirement, 401k, health, life, vision, prescription and supplemental insurance with accrual of time-off, up to 13 days in first fiscal year of employment.

Hiring For Following Positions: 

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Do you thrive in a fast pace multi-faceted environment?  Has anyone ever mentioned or thanked you for your great customer service? Are you motivated by challenges and have a keen eye for detail? Use your great typing skills to apply for the position of  Administrative Assistant. Public Utilities is looking for someone who is willing to learn, grow, serve, and who is organized, timely, professional, great with numbers, and loves to smile!

Hard working. Like your afternoons off? Is that you or someone you know? Public Works is searching for their next Crew Member to grow, and learn with a team like spirit. One who is eager to to have a steady job with paid vacation, holidays, and great retirement, please apply! If you like to keep busy, like to be on time, able to communicate effectively, and ready to start training for CDL licensure, you will be a very successful in this role. Who knows where this job opportunity can take you!

Love the water? Interested in measurements or mechanical engineering?  The Hydro Plant Operator I position comes with many responsibilities. One must be willing to work 12 hours shifts, nights, weekends and rotate holidays.

Opera House and Event Staff get a first hand look behind the scenes by working part time  to assist with community events, and entertainment. We are in search of individuals  with great customer service skills, attention to detail, friendly, and a great advocate for all events.

Abbeville City Police Department is in search of a Police Officer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to get involved with the community and advocate for safety, security, preparedness and welfare in the city of Abbeville. This individual must exercise independent and sound judgment in emergency or stressful situations. Officers in this position may receive overtime for special events and are entitled to police officer retirement benefits.

The City of Abbeville accepts applications only for positions that are posted. 

Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

How to apply?

Online: Please fill out our online application by clicking on this link. Online Application

Email: Electronic applications are preferred and can be emailed to HR@abbevillecitysc.com or by using the application link above.

Download: Click this link for a printable application, Employment Application (PDF)

Interested in Work Study or Internship?

Accepting letters of interest for the 2021-2022 Academic Year 

For consideration, please send letter of interest and resume to HR@abbevillecitysc.com..

Deadline July 30, 2021 (limited availability)