Check out these career opportunities coming up in the CSRA

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Published: Jan. 3, 2024 at 9:36 AM EST|Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 2:56 PM EST

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As a new year begins, jobs and training programs create new opportunities throughout the CSRA.

Job fairs

Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

The Richmond County School System is hosting a transportation job fair to recruit employees interested in bus driver or mechanic positions at the Transportation Department, at 2950 Mike Padgett Highway.

The school system provides extensive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training for qualified bus driver candidates. No experience is necessary. Apply online.

Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.:

The GreenJackets will be hosting a job fair to hire game day staff at SRP Park, RSVP here.

Feb. 22 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

The Augusta Human Resources Department will host hiring events in February to allow the community to apply for jobs with their local government. View the complete schedule below and all meetings will be held at the Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. Attendees should bring a current resume and be prepared for possible on-site interviews.

Feb. 22 participating departments include Augusta Animal Services, Augusta Housing & Community Development Department, Augusta Transit, Augusta Utilities, Augusta Parks and Recreation Department, Compliance Department, and the Richmond County Marshal’s Office.

Feb. 29 departments include the Augusta Engineering & Environmental Services, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta Human Resources Department, Augusta Regional Airport, Augusta Finance, Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office, Augusta Utilities, Richmond County Marshal’s Office, and the Richmond County Tax Assessors.

February:

Columbia County School District Human Resources will be screening for new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. They are also hiring for Special Education paraprofessionals. The whole month of February will serve as the job fair.

Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

South Carolina Department of Employment Works will host a job and outreach fair at 258 Pine Street northwest in Salley, presenting over 20 places with job opportunities.

South Carolina Department of Corrections, Dominion Energy S.C., Aiken Department of Public Safety, Department of Veterans Affairs, South Carolina Highway Patrol, S.C. Child Care resources, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, and more will be in attendance.

Job opportunities

  • Augusta Fire, EMA is hiring. Visit www.augustaga.gov, click on ‘Jobs’, and search for ‘fire prevention’ to see all available positions.
  • North Augusta Public Safety is hiring officers, apply here.
  • The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is hiring grossing guards. Call 706-821-1005 to apply.
  • The Grovetown Police Department is hiring officers. Apply online.
  • The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is hiring detention officers. You can pick up an application at the office or apply online.
  • The Aiken County Public School District is hiring for teachers. You can also apply online.
  • The Augusta GreenJackets is hiring for staff team positions at SRP Park. To learn more, go to the website.
  • Augusta University is hiring for police officers, admin assistants, grounds keepers, info technology, research, dental assistants, nurses, academic advisors, and financial aid counselors. You can also apply online.
  • The Richmond County School System is hiring for special education teachers, math teachers, bus drivers, mechanics, paraprofessionals and more.
  • The McCormick County School District is hiring part-time and full-time employees and is need of teachers.
  • The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for a deputy sheriff, dispatchers, and detention officers. In the Graniteville area, they are hiring a patrol crossing guard.
  • Augusta and Co. is hiring for part-time employees. Destination Augusta is hiring a marketing manager and a chief marketing manager.OPS Consulting is looking to hire Intelligence Community professionals with Intelligence Analysis and Geolocation experience. To learn more about OPS Consulting, visit the website.
  • The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has multiple positions available for juvenile correctional officers, food service employees, and housekeepers at the Augusta Youth Development Campus and Augusta RYDC.
  • The city of Augusta has posted new positions available including corrections officer, library and office assistants, accountants and more.
  • The Columbia County Fire Rescue his hiring, and interested applicants can apply online.
  • The Salvation Army of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell and Edgefield counties are hiring for positions in program coordinators, youth development mentors, and positions in the store. You can either apply in person at 322 Gayle Avenue in Aiken.
  • The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for patrol deputies and can be applied for online.
  • The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for road patrol deputies, special operations deputies, correctional officers, and food service employees.
  • Georgia Department of Corrections Hancock State Prison is hiring.
  • The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a part-time detention technician. Pick up an application at the sheriff’s office.