Lexington County, South Carolina
Administrative Assistant (Business Boards)
Job details
- Location
- Lexington County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $38,000 - $44,000/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.
Responsibilities
- You will perform a variety of administrative, technical, financial and specialized support services for the assigned program grouping (Business Boards).
- You will process initial, reinstatement, and renewal applications for all license, certification, and registration categories as assigned.
- You will review and evaluate documents, ensuring all necessary requirements of licensure are met.
- You will correspondence with licensees to verify credential status.
- You will assemble, prepare, and scan documents to records system.
- You will respond to customer inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses to requests related to licensure, continuing education requirements, and policies and procedures for assigned boards.
- You will process licensee list requests and the verification of licensure requests for assigned boards.
- You will perform fiscal activities, including but not limited to, the preparation of routine and non-routine purchase requisitions, shopping carts, direct purchase orders, and return check/insufficient funds reconciliation.
- You will perform other administrative duties including, but not limited to, assisting with time and leave issues, assisting with compiling reports, special projects, assisting with questionnaires and surveys, and performing research.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
- MANDATORY Requirement: must be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED Criminal Justice Information Services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience.
- Knowledge of governmental, fiscal and personnel procedures, practices and policies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow complex instructions.
- Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and Microsoft products.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
Other Requirements
- Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
- May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
- May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.
Other Qualifications
Benefits Offered
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
LLR requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. You can access the www.careers.sc.gov website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you have internet access. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their highest earned degree prior to an offer being extended. Applicants who will be required to drive a state or personal vehicle to regularly perform state duties will be required to submit an acceptable 10-year motor vehicle record (MVR) that complies with state and agency fleet guidelines. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation in your application or the supplemental questions may result in your disqualification from employment. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. By completing the application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
- Yes
- No
02
Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and the last job title held at LLR.
04
Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency? If yes, please provide the agency name(s), approximate dates of work with each agency, and last job title held for the agency.
05
Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $38,000 to $44,000?
- Yes
- No
06
How did you hear about this position with LLR?
- Careers.sc.gov
- Indeed
- Firejobs.com
- Firerescue1.com
- Family or Friend
- LLR Employee
- Other
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Address 110 Centerview Drive, Kingstree BuildingColumbia, South Carolina, 29210 Phone803-896-4011
803-896-4325
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