Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I submit my completed employment application?
Applications may be completed and submitted online, or downloaded from this website or obtained in-person at our office at 6 Snake Road, Okatie, South Carolina. Completed applications may be mailed, faxed, or personally delivered to the following: Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, Human Resources Department, 6 Snake Road, Okatie, South Carolina 29909-3937 or faxed to 843-987-7573. Your qualifications will be carefully reviewed and if any additional information is needed, we will contact you via telephone or e-mail.
Should I attach a resume to my employment application?
A resume is usually not required, but it can be helpful. It gives you the opportunity to further detail your education and experience.
Can I submit just my resume or do you require an application to be submitted?
Yes, you may submit just a resume for consideration. If selected for the vacancy, you will be asked to complete an application as part of the hiring process.
How long does the hiring process take?
Some job vacancies may take longer than others to fill, but most are filled within 3-4 weeks of the application deadline.
If I’m not selected for the vacancy, will my application or resume be considered for future vacancies?
To be considered for future vacancies, you must notify us of your interest when the vacancy is announced.
How long will you keep my application on file?
Applications are kept on file for six (6) months after the date they are received.
If a job vacancy is still listed on the BJWSA website but the submission deadline has passed, can I still submit my application?
Yes, but it will not be considered unless the deadline is extended by the Human Resources Department.
Can I walk-in, obtain an application, fill it out, and leave it with the Human Resources Department?
Yes, You may obtain the application from our Administrative Building located at 6 Snake Road, Okatie, South Carolina during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Does BJWSA conduct a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and drug screening?
Yes, for all selected for employment.